CPEC is not losing charm at global forums. It is one of the much-debated projects among businessmen, scholars and policy makers. Unfortunately, most of times it is analyzed through biased and negative prism. Economic dimension remain sub-ordinate and geo-strategic dimension try to be dominant factor. It gives rise to conspiracy theories and sometime controversies. Leading […]
Development strategy in context of climate change
Global Climate Risk Index 2019, places Pakistan at 8th position among themost vulnerable countries to climate change. From 1998 to 2017, climate change is implicating cost of US$ 3.9 billion on average per year. In terms of GDP the cost is 0.5 percenton annual basis. Further it was estimated that Pakistan suffered a loss of […]
CPEC and Saudi investment: the way forward
Pakistan is celebrating the announcement of $20 billion ininvestment by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman (MBS). Indeed, this is a cause of great relief and satisfaction for Pakistan’s investment hungry economy, which was struggling to overcome the shocks and devastating impacts of the war on terror, frequent floods and bad governance. There were offers from […]
Vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia and opportunities for Pakistan
Last decade observed miracle changes in economic and governance systems in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). For the first time KSA appointed a young and dynamic leader Muhammad Bin Salman as the crown prince. The Crown Prince, is member of the next generation in the royal family who is trying to revolutionize the governance and […]
Foreign policy challenges and opportunities for Pakistan
The founding father of Pakistan set the contour for foreign policy with the key elements of peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial relations. Article 40 of the constitution elaborated it and showed strong commitment to the principals of peace and mutually beneficial relations. Since its inception, Pakistan’s foreign policy efforts revolve around these principals. However, the […]
CPEC and opportunities for India
India 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
John 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?
1945, 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
Way 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
For 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 […]