While the world is changing and becoming more multipolar, with the US playing a different role than before and China rising as a major player, old-fashioned national rivalries remain significant….
Pakistan must navigate challenges in the finance sector by diversifying its economic alliances, reducing dependence on singular partners, and negotiating funding arrangements that align with its long-term developmental objectives. The…
The Shehbaz Sharif government will be hard pressed to keep the balance between increasingly belligerent super powers and internal power dynamics between his party and PPP and the army. A…
British Parliament hosts an event commemorating India’s assertion of sovereignty over entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including occupied territories Jammu and Kashmir Study Centre UK (JKSC), a London-based think-tank dedicated…
Religious minorities in Pakistan, including Christians, Hindus, and Shia Muslims, also encounter discrimination and persecution, notably through the country’s blasphemy laws. Advocacy organizations representing Christians and Hindus, as well as…
The recent surge in blasphemy accusations in Pakistan has raised concerns about the potential misuse of these laws for personal gain. Critics argue that the ease of filing such charges…
China’s asymmetric lend-to-own approach leaves little wiggle room to counter its geopolitical agenda. Essentially, Beijing exports its influence by weaponizing debt as a tool of coercion, using extortionist loans with…
Indian PM Modi’s seventh visit to Abu Dhabi signifies a transformative shift in the India-UAE relationship, evolving from voluntary cooperation to mutual indispensability. This unique bond blends cultural celebration and…
Would restoration of wheat subsidy in Gilgit-Baltistan end the headache for Pakistan? With its economy in doldrums Pakistan also has very limited financial elbow room to bribe its way through….
Pakistan’s 2024 elections faced severe legitimacy challenges amid violence, blackout, and delayed results. Allegations of rigging, gender disparities, and historical malpractices create a volatile political landscape. The nation teeters on…