INTRODUCTION The Democratic Republic of Congo or simply DRC is a country in Central Africa. It is the 2nd largest country in Africa after Algeria by area, the 11th largest in the world and 4th most populated in Africa. It possesses many natural resources; it is the highest copper producer in Africa and the world’s…
The first part of my two-parter opinion on the recently released National Security Policy (NSP) focused on commending the good start, defining and then suggesting adding national identity and national purpose to the conceived national security framework, recommending clear and succinct articulation of vital national interests and touching upon instruments of statecraft needed and the…
A webinar was held on 17th February, 2022 on “European-Pakistan Relations” under the auspices of the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) with Her Excellency Ms. Androulla Kaminara, Ambassador and the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan. Chaired by Mr. Ikram Sehgal, Chairman KCFR, the event was moderated by Ambassador Mustafa…
In the Indian subcontinent, soldiering was a hereditary profession of certain groups. In the Hindu caste system, birth determined the individual’s assigned role. One was to perform the role of farmer, trader, religious leader, or soldier based on the membership of the community assigned that role by the society. This system was continued even among…
A webinar under the auspices of the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) was held on 24th February, 2022 on “Canada-Pakistan Relations” with Her Excellency Ms. Wendy Gilmour, High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan. Chaired by Mr. Ikram Sehgal, Chairman KCFR, the event was moderated by Mr. Kalim Farooqui Treasurer, KCFR. The transcript of the…
Context The abrupt withdrawal of US and coalition forces from Afghanistan last August and the arrival of Afghan Taliban at the helm represented a key turning point in the region and beyond. The attention in the past had remained on the risks of what the return of Afghan Taliban would mean. Now that it is…
Vladimir Putin and Imran Khan were at their best in body language, and didn’t leave behind an iota of doubt in letting the world realize that they are the new allied allies. The Russian czar and the Pakistani prime minister, irrespective of upheavals in Ukraine, were straight faced and meant business. It was squarely reflected…
Suicide Bombings The security forces on Sunday, Feb 06 killed a suicide bomber during an Intelligence Based Operation conducted near Dial road, Tank, on confirmed intelligence reports of presence of TTP terrorists. The operation is continuing to eliminate terrorist abettors and accomplices, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release. Bomb/IED Attacks Four people…
Dear Readers, Water is arguably one of the most important commodities in this world, as important as crops, metals and energy are to this Earth, none of would them matter without water. Water is the basis of all life and it, more than anything else, is a vital element for human survival. It is rather ironic…
The global nuclear debates started focusing on South Asian regional politics with the prevalence of nuclear shadows on the decades-long India-Pakistan rivalry. Academic circles of the international strategic community diverted their attention towards the South Asian nuclear order while developing their analysis on the India-Pakistan strategic competition. Apart from fluctuating viewpoints, the Indian and Pakistani…
