Saudi Arabia and Pakistan can never afford to be at odds with each other. This is the balance-sheet of their geo-economics and fraternity. Irrespective of the fact that they differ on numerous policy wavelengths in the regional and international context, what glues them is an ‘undeclared and less-said’ strategic understanding of indispensability. Likewise, it is…
The purpose of this trilogy of articles was to find out why antisemitism is a misnomer and anti-Zionism would be the right substitute for it. It is because the demand for a country called Israel in the place Palestine where Arabs have been living for centuries is part of the Jewish mythology that has been…
It is not or not only the hatred of Jews that is causing the intractability of the conflict in the Middle East. It is the existence of the state of Israel, the character of the state and the history of its creation. As most people may know Israel is a modern creation. The early history…
If anyone wants to call anyone names be precise, at least one expects this from those considered educated! During an interview dealing concerning the recent Israeli attack on Gaza Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga that Israel is losing “the media war, despite their connections.” The anchor then asked the Pakistani…
Dozens of bombs and constant shelling by self-propelled guns targetting the densely populated coastal areas of Gaza was the response to the Palestinian organization Hamas firing dozens of rockets at Israel. This in itself was a reaction to the extreme right wing Jew extremists entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque given cover by Israel police, later they…
The relations between Pakistan and Turkey have been evolved in multidimensional ways, mainly covering the economic, diplomatic, social, and strategic domains. The leaders of both nations are involved in reciprocal visits while agreeing on different common economic goals and maintain a common diplomatic vision for addressing future challenges. The nature of a special relationship is…
Context The great power rivalries are back and this will be the focus of the American foreign policy, as declared by Trump previously, and President Biden recently. As opposed to continued concentrating on fighting the ‘unending wars’ and war against extremists the concentration will now be on global adversaries like China and Russia. According to…
The current covid-19 pandemic around the world is one of the most challenging events for all of humanity. The death-toll and the crisis in terms of economy, livelihood, health and social isolation is greater than that of the Second World War. After the defeat of Germany, the World War became the center of inspiration for…
Introduction Excessive currency printing has an impact on Inflation. The interest rates and inflation both affect the creditor and debtor, which will be briefly analysed in the light of the Quran. “The Riba Resolved” is “A Solution” to the complex issue, in prevalent environment in Pakistan, not “The Solution”. The proposed Riba free solution can also…
The tragic incident of 9/11 and its response in the form of War on Terror initiated a new debate in world politics in which the entire international system was compelled to join the US-sponsored global counter-terror campaign. Pakistan’s decision to join the global anti-terror alliances, and Islamabad’s active role in fighting the transnational wave of…
