Renaissance of Pak-Russia Relationship-I on December 7, 2020There exist no permanent friends or foes in international relations. Relations between countries are steered by national interests. USSR cast vote in 1947 for acceptance of Pakistan as a member of United Nations. Since then, a vicissitude is visible in bilateral relations of Pakistan and USSR. Diplomatic ties with Pakistan were established in October, 1949; […]
Economic & Strategic Significance of Gwadar Port on November 30, 2020Being a flagship project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Gwadar deep seaport is poised to play a greater role in regional and global trade. Finally, operations have kick- started at the port with the arrival of a ship carrying 200 tonnes of fish in refrigerated containers, from international waters for onward shipment to China. Earlier […]
Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline Project: Pak-Russia Strategic Partnership on November 23, 2020Flagship project of Pak-Russia strategic partnership has been inked last week when a deal was signed for laying the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSGP), formerly known as North South Gas Pipeline. Since indigenously produced natural gas contributes only 38% to Pakistan’s energy supply, huge shortfall is bridged by importing gas, especially during demand peaks in […]
Central Asia’s Top Attractions-III on November 16, 2020Among Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan has the richest heritage of history, civilization, culture and Islamic architecture. It is famous for its mosques, mausoleums, other sites connected to the ancient Silk Road cities, stunning desert landscapes, friendly people and delicious foods. It is interesting to learn that Uzbekistan is home to six UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage […]
Central Asia’s Top Attractions-II on November 9, 2020Central Asian countries have striking similarities but with distinct differences of sightseeing opportunities. People all over the world are curious about the unknown and mysterious places of this part of Asia. Central Asia has a variety of landscape from steppes to glaciers, plains, marshes to sand dunes. Everyone is mesmerized by the natural beauty and […]
Central Asia’s Top Attractions-I on November 1, 2020Everyone has his own reasons to love Central Asia. It stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east, then from the border of Afghanistan in the south to the border of Russia in the north. Central Asia covering 1.5 million square miles comprises five republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan […]
An Analysis of China’s Growing Role in Central Asia on October 26, 2020During last 15 years, China has emerged as leading investor, trade partner and strategic stake-holder in Central Asia. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) mega project was also launched from Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, in 2013. A number of BRI projects on ICT, rail, road, energy and transport are being carried out or completed in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, […]
TAPI gas pipeline project: a catalyst for regional connectivity on October 12, 2020The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project has been planned to bring natural gas from energy-surplus Central Asia to energy-scarce South Asia. According to the TAPI project, Turkmenistan would export its natural gas from Galkynysh, the second largest gas field in the world, to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India through 56-inch diameter pipeline. TAPI pipeline has a […]
Regional Connectivity through QTTA and CPEC on October 5, 2020Regional connectivity has evolved as a defining feature of modern economy in the 21st century. It is reflected in increasing demand for resources to be invested in linking communities, economies and countries through physical and virtual infrastructure. Opportunities like enhanced access to market, increased economic growth and productivity are associated with the regional connectivity. Keeping […]
Role of Afghanistan in Regional Economic Connectivity on October 1, 2020The resilient Afghans have paid a heavy price for conflict in Afghanistan. But the recent Doha Accords present a rare hope for Afghanistan and the region. The strategic and geopolitical location of Afghanistan in the heart of Asia and on the ancient Silk Route can play a vital role in the economic integration of the […]