No one can stop the historical trend toward national reunification, President Xi Jinping said. Since 1949, China has remained committed to reunification, but only through peaceful means. The reunification policy is neither fictional nor a colonial aspiration; it is grounded in historical evidence and seeks to correct the injustices and wrongdoings of aggressors. According to […]
COP-30: China Walks Climate Talks
The COP-30 is happening at a time when the West has refused to contribute in line with the principles of equity and historical responsibility. They prefer discussions over actions, turning the COP into a debate among countries over who can use the most impressive words. The West’s attitude and inaction are turning the climate crisis […]
Taiwan Tensions and Japan
Hegemonic and imperialist Japan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries posed many challenges to China. In the 19th century, it drew China into various conflicts. However, the occupation of Taiwan in 1895 completely changed the situation. Japan used Taiwan as a base to attack China and target civilians, leading to many casualties. The […]
Climate Change and National Security
Pakistan is facing the wrath of climate change. The floods, after wreaking havoc in KPK and GB, are devastating the other parts of the country. The increasing frequency and severity of disasters such as floods, droughts, sea intrusion, and other impacts make Pakistan highly vulnerable to climate change. Despite high vulnerability, climate change remains a […]
Make Pak-Saudi Pact a Pak-Saudi-China Partnership
Since assuming leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS) has been extremely serious and concerned about the security of the KSA. He is determined to protect the citizens of KSA and its sovereignty at any cost. He has taken numerous steps, but the rapprochement with Iran and achieving […]
People-Centric Governance
Governance is the art of satisfying the needs of the people and serving the interests of the people. People need quality food, shelter, security, and a quality environment to live better. People also expect quality services like education, health, entertainment, etc. Thus, they termed governance a basic human right to live a better life. With […]
Power Policy 1994 and Electricity Crisis
In the recent past, we have observed an alarming trend. Whenever there is an electricity crisis or discussion on circular debt some interest groups try to blame it on Chinese companies. Anti-CPEC and China-Pakistan forces also came forward and started to strengthen their hands. However, they do not present any data or facts to support […]
Dushanbe and Opportunities for Pakistan
Tajikistan is a diverse country with multiple opportunities. Since its independence from the Soviet Union Tajikistan has been working hard to put the country on the development track. The successive governments have tried to come up with innovative policies and strategies to find a suitable path for sustainable development. The efforts are paying off, as […]
What Can Pakistan Learn from China?
Once a poverty-stricken (82 per cent) and periphery country, China is now the world’s second-largest economy and poverty-free country. It has graduated from the periphery to the central stage. It has become a newsmaker. We have seen in the recent past, that any policy statement by Chinese leadership or policy change becomes the major news […]
Let’s Rethink CPEC Security
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a constant irritant for its opponents. Since the inception of CPEC, adversaries are putting efforts to sabotage the project. Pakistan, with the blessing of Allah, was able to defend the first phase and complete infrastructural projects. Enemies of CPEC could not absorb the success and thus, accelerated their efforts. With […]