Pakistan Ko Nawaz Do on January 29, 2024During a live broadcast address to a gathering of prominent media figures, Nawaz Sharif opted to speak candidly as opposed to reading from the prepared manifesto. His impassioned discourse delved into the challenges and disruptions encountered throughout his three-term tenure as prime minister. He conveyed a deep sense of regret on the premature termination of […]
Pak-China Meet To Pave Pakistan’s Prosperity on January 24, 2024Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong of China is in Islamabad to attend the 4th meeting of the CPEC-Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination marks a significant milestone in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative. Co-chaired by Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi, this meeting is set to evaluate significant strides in key […]
PTI to seek justice from people? on January 16, 2024Just a few days ago, I penned an article titled “PTI sans BAT and Playground,” a prediction crafted from my analysis of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s mindset. Despite my assessment, I fervently hoped that my predictions would not materialize. I wished for the Chief Justice to exhibit generosity. My hope […]
PTI sans BAT on January 6, 2024The PTI’s plight can be likened to facing double jeopardy in a rigged match. Initially, they were denied a fair playing field, and subsequently, they were stripped of the emblematic BAT symbol. The analogy mirrors a cricket game where one team is equipped with guards, safety gadgets, their own umpire, a favorable ground, and a […]
Perception of US versus China on December 30, 2023During my tenure as Press Secretary to the President, I met with the newly appointed head of public affairs at the US Embassy who called on me in my office in mid-2022. During the ensuing discussion, his primary concern was how to improve US perception which has historically been tainted and uneasy. In reply to […]
Secret for Chinese Miracle on December 20, 2023In 2012, I had the privilege of participating in a Publication Workshop for Developing Countries in Beijing, which included an illuminating journey through Fujian Province in China. Over three days, we traversed this remarkable province, marvelling at its stunning natural beauty, witnessing the speed and efficiency of bullet trains traversing hills, and learning about infrastructure […]
Is Israel losing the war against Hamas? on December 13, 2023The situation in the conflict between Israel and Palestinians has resulted in a tragic loss of life and a humanitarian crisis. The violence has led to the deaths of 17500 and the wounding of 46,000 innocent civilians, including children, elderly individuals, women, and unarmed young people. A significant number of Palestinians have been displaced, lacking […]
Chinese Recipe for Fast-track Development of Pakistan on November 24, 2023In an interactive session organized by the Chinese embassy, Mr Victor Zhikai Gao, Vice President of Centre for China and Globalization CCG today (13.11.2023), outlined a Chinese recipe for Pakistan’s fast-track development. He advocated six factors which according to Chinese experience are pivotal for making fast-track development for Pakistan. The first factor which he termed […]
What does President Xi think on November 24, 2023My finger, amidst the frantic scrolling on YouTube, paused on a video featuring President Xi Jinping addressing a welcome dinner held in his honor by Friendly Organizations in the United States on November 17, 2023. I opted to listen in, curious about the thoughts behind his calm and composed demeanor, even in the face of […]
Knocking at China’s door to end Gaza Genocide on November 24, 2023The death toll in Gaza is approaching the Zionist target of 14000 martyrs in place of 1400 Israelis killed, which is now abundantly clear that the majority of the Israelis were killed by Israeli airstrikes to get a pretext to decimate the Palestinian population, forcing them to migrate to other parts of the Arab world, […]