Rashid Mehmood

In 1947, the United Nations adopted Resolution 181, also known as the partition plan, meant to divide the British Mandates of Palatines into Arab and Jewish States, after this resolution. The state of Israel was created on May 14, 1948. After the creation of this state, the first Arab-Israel war was fought, which ended in […]

Since coming into power in 2014, Mr Narendra Modi and his Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party workers are struggling to change the name of India to Bharat (actually, Bharat is the Hindi name of India), which was given to the son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala, named King Bharata. Modi is leading the Bharatiya Janata […]

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a new plan of Biden and its allies, which was announced in the G20 leaders’ summit. The project was launched to stop the Chinese rise in the region. If the project is completed, it will ultimately harm China’s Belt and Road Initiatives. The BRI is a massive project […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad term that refers to a collection of powerful technologies, such as big data, machine learning, and a number of other interrelated elements, that enable machines to mimic the “intelligent” behaviour that is typically associated with humans when performing similar tasks. AI technologies have the potential to spur future economic […]

Beyond CPEC, other dimensions address the strong relationship between China and Pakistan. The bilateral ties between the two countries encompass several decades of the bilateral relations. Some critical aspects of the relationship between both counties include geopolitical interests, strategic considerations and economic cooperation. Scholars on CPEC and general relationships have produced extant literature; the intended […]

Recent devastating floods in Pakistan are a sobering example of the pernicious impact of human-caused climate change. The ominous trajectory starts with high temperatures that cover the area in a scorching haze. Deadly heat waves continue to sweep relentlessly across the affected area, worsening an already dire situation, which causes the disease to worsen. Unusually, […]

The relationship between China and Iran can be traced back earlier; since the 13th century, the Mongol Empire consumed both countries. Both countries have undergone successive dynasties for more than two millennia. Both countries witnessed a revolution in the 20th century; present, China emerged as a revolutionary power in 1949, while Iran transformed its power […]

Recent diplomatic progress between Saudi Arabia and Iran has raised hopes for lasting peace in the Middle East. Despite years of hatred, both states are willing to engage in talks and find common ground. This development could have positive implications for Pakistan, a key player in the region, which has historically maintained a delicate balance […]