Abstract In October 2018, US President Donald Trump announced readiness to withdraw from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INF) of 1987 that has provoked sparkling discussions among international strategic analysts. This research makes the point that Washington believes that both Russian and Chinese factor poses direct threat to its national security along with its allies and…
As the newly formed Imran Khan Government comes to terms with running the affairs of the State, there is a dire need for optimism and resolve. These are unprecedented times with new battlefields inside and outside the borders. The people of Pakistan are coming to realize what wrongs have been committed in the past and…
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has now entered into its fifth year of diversified but integrated operations. China proposed BRI which has been a large part of the investment landscape across a swathe of the world for five years will become increasingly important. BRI has completed diversified mega projects in all the participating countries…
Introduction There are many controversies even among the Christians about the status of Jesus Christ, who according to Muslims was a prophet, messenger of God for the children of Israel (Jews). The views of Sir Anthony Buzzard, a renowned Christian scholar about Jesus Christ further elaborate the subject in perspective, this is second part of…
The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2019 the Year of Tolerance, highlighting the UAE as a “global capital” for acceptance through its legislative and policy goals. It is an extension of the “Year of Zayed” which upholds the values of tolerance and co-existence that…
First article in this series The initial opinion piece in this series discussed the dissimilar, but often misinterpreted, concept of doctrine, policy, and strategy. Strategy being the ways and means to reach policy objectives by second tier organisational management. Policy as a rousing vision put forth by the leaders of a creed or organisation. Doctrine…
Terrorist Activities in Pakistan Bomb/IED attacks Two persons were killed and unspecified number of persons were injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Inayat Kaly area of Bajaur District on November 29, reports Daily Times. “The blast took place in a remote area and our officials are still confirming how many are wounded in the…
Dear Readers, Seventy two years ago the Quaid and his companions turned Allama Iqbal’s dream into the reality of Pakistan to get rid of the colonial legacy, build a society based on peace and justice and provide equal opportunities to people. In one of his earliest speeches the Quaid hoped for the new nation to…
Corruption has rightly been singled out as the main obstacle to economic, social and political betterment in our society and hence to the development of a truly ‘Naya Pakistan’. not as a figment of imagination but in substance. Fighting corruption thus occupies center stage on Imran Khan’s govt efforts for improvement in the country. Along…
With PPP self-destructing into a regional Sindhi party and the Nawaz league in various stages of disarray because of accusations and conviction because of corruption, Imran Khan’s election victory was no surprise. From being in the Opposition to taking over the reins of the country is however not easy, particularly given their relative lack of…
