CPEC and opportunities for India on January 28, 2019India has been skeptical of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from its very inception. It recognizes CPEC as a stumbling block for realization of its dream as a great power of Asia. In 2018 India presented 7.5 percent growth rate as a sign of overcoming China with a growth rate of 6.5 percent. In […]
Turkey after 2023: What should be Pakistan’s Foreign Policy on January 16, 2019John Keynes, 1919 in his book “Economic Consequences of Peace” argued that “Treaty of Versilia” was designed to ruin Germany. Keynes, proved right, as Germany after some time hit back and World War-II was started. Turkey was another victim of World War-I and was compelled to accept “Treaty of Lausanne”. Turkey had to withdraw from […]
Year 2019: Can We Learn to Cooperate? on January 4, 20191945, United Nations was created to foster peace and development by enhancing cooperation and mutual trust. End of World War-II and decisive victory of allied forces and countries gave a hope of a prosper future. It was assumed that world has turned to be mature enough to stop fighting and learned to cooperate. However, the […]
Opportunity Cost of No CPEC on December 29, 2018Way back in 2010-11 it was calculated that the energy crises was costing Pakistan 2 percent of GDP. Pakistan was energy hungry, thus, the Industry started to relocate out of country. Employment opportunities started to shrink. Export sector suffered due to lack of competitiveness and a higher cost of production. The energy crisis mad the […]
Yellow vests of france and climate change on December 26, 2018For the last few days we have observed violent riots in France. Protestors across the country are on the streets. President Macron said, “when violence is unleashed, freedom stops”. The Prime Minister, hinted to withhold the increase in taxes on energy and later it was dropped. However, protestors are still continuing their rallies. Security agencies […]
Tourism development; what needs to be done? on December 23, 2018Pakistan is blessed with all sorts of natural beauty. Northern area takes pride of high mountain ranges with jewel of second highest peak on crown. Geography of country start with beautiful mountain ranges run through lush green plains, diverse deserts and ends at marvellous coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Less than three thousand kilometres […]
Joint Working Group of CPEC and Quest for “Shared Destiny” on December 15, 2018All efforts are now being geared up to make the joint working group meeting a successful event. Government of Pakistan is busy in devising proposals which can ensure sustainable development in the country. The new government is trying to make it more beneficial for Pakistan without compromising on interests of China. JWG meeting is also […]
Partnering up to defeat 5th generation warfare on December 13, 2018The Chief of Army Staff, urged the nation to be vigilant of fifth generation warfare. It is now a reality, that the journey from conceptualization and theory is already complete. The concept of warfare is not new or unique, it has always been used in history. Difference now is the tools of implementation used. New […]
Climate change negotiations: seriously non-serious on December 8, 2018Once again the world is preparing for a climate change negotiation in Poland. Hype is surrounding the event. Climate change communities are busy in scheduling their preferred debates and events. Urgency to tackle the issue calls for collectiveness and shared efforts. Unfortunately, the world is moving in the other direction and the divide is becoming […]
Agriculture: need to fix it? on November 9, 2018What to do with agriculture? Where are we heading? What is our preparation? These are the questions which strike our mind while we talk about agriculture. We are used to slogans such as agriculture is back bone of our economy, agriculture is back stay of economy, and agriculture is linchpin of economy etc. Despite these […]