Economic Revival and Stability on January 4, 2020It is an undeniable reality that prosperous future of Pakistan primarily depends upon politico-economic stability and secure internal front. Looming crisis of unemployment, lack of basic amenities, rising inflation and multiple issues linked with economic deterioration demand an immediate healing touch. Mega project of CPEC, being equipped with all requisite potentials, can take Pakistan out […]
Intriguing truth of Afghan papers on January 1, 2020The collapse of soviet communism during decade of 90s, though, provided a significant ascendency to USA in Afghan arena, however, latest American campaign stretched over almost two decades seems to be a fruitless misadventure as disclosed by the Washington Post with reference to ‘Afghan Papers’.Disclosures are shockingly bitter, weird and worrisome for all stake holders […]
CPEC — collective wisdom and a new strategy on December 16, 2019American concerns about Chinese economic expansion are getting strengthened with every passing day. The Belt and Road initiative (BRI) is gradually paving way for Chinese dragon’s much predictable advance to Central Asian Republics, South East Asia, Middle East, Africa and Europe. An arrogant superpower like the US has all the reasons to feel challenged with […]
Impact of Rajapaksa factor on Asian arena on November 30, 2019The victory of Gotabaya Rajapaksa in recent presidential elections of Sri Lanka with 52 per cent votes was as surprising as the defeat of his elder brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, in 2015, which he entirely attributed to Indian manipulations. The arrival of Gotabaya in the presidential office has eventually ousted the Mathiripala Sirisena regime, which arrived […]
A taste of your own medicine on November 9, 2019It is not too complex to comment upon the bad luck of the residents of the capital city, Islamabad, who are once again compelled to experience the ill effects of a protest-cum sit-in. The ill effects are visible in the form of containers blocking more than half of the roads, thus disturbing the traffic flow […]
Regional context of terror financing and FATF listing on October 22, 2019The partial happiness of avoiding the FATF blacklisting comes with a much serious concern that Pakistan has to stay on the grey list for the next four months. So, the sword of blacklisting will keep hanging on our heads. In February 2020, the FATF will, once again, review the quality of the compliance, made by […]
Unapologetic representation at UNGA on September 30, 2019Maiden speech at UNGA forum by Pak PM Imran Khan deserves all praises! Unlike the usual past practice, it was neither a spiritless customary paper reading session nor the speaker was under confident toothless political juggler who managed to reach to the top executive post through effective manipulation of system fault lines. Every word uttered […]
Kashmir: A Case of Flawed Statesmanship on August 15, 2019Kashmir is suffering due to India’s state-sponsored atrocities and diplomatic inaction of Pakistan Flawed decisions made by statesmen can spoil the lives of generations for decades. The controversial Kashmir accession to India manifested by Congress under Nehru’s leadership was such a bad move of a statesman it still haunts the region. While arguing in favour […]