On 27 March 2016, Pakistan was again ruthlessly attacked by terrorists at Gulshan Park, Lahore, to the horror of the Pakistani Nation. More than 72 men, women and children were killed and almost 300 injured in the bloody attack. A nation that has been on a constant hit list for several years by terrorists again…
India and Pakistan must learn that Pathankot and Peshawar were mindless acts of terror, to prevent whose recurrence, there is the need to enhance cooperation, not diminish it. Pakistan must continue to take the preventive measures in real earnest and India must try and rein in the detractors. The stakes are staggeringly high for both….
During the recently concluded sixth ministerial-level Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue, Pakistan’s nuclear programme and economy attracted the maximum attention of delegates. The US tried to arm twist Pakistan to reduce its nuclear arsenal. However, Pakistan firmly expressed the resolve by not accepting any curbs on it, saying America must show “greater understanding” of its security concerns…
IntroductionDr. Muhammad Iqbal, the great poet, philosopher and thinker has proposed an innovative solution to the challenges faced by the Muslims of present era through sophisticated philosophical medium using his prose writing, ‘The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam’ that is representative of his basic philosophic insights. The book is a compilation of lectures delivered…
The Republic of Uzbekistan is on its way to greater socio-economic prosperity through its National Job Creation and Employment Program. This has not been achieved in a single day but is a gigantic effort on the part of decision makers, especially its visionary leader/president H.E. Islam Karimov who allocated and channelized all resources to attain…
AbstractThe article is a military biography of a state forces officer of the Hyderabad State Forces, Brig Ali Ahmed. The officer completed the 1st War Staff Course at the Indian Staff College, Quetta. The author profiles Brigadier Ali Ahmed’s military career. It is intended as a contribution to military history and military leadership in bringing…
Most recently, the Chinese government prioritized its national policies of economy, politics, investment, industrialization and taxes in the 12th National People’s Congress. It highlighted achievements in its economic sphere during 2015. Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang gave his annual state-of-the-nation report to the legislature, the National People’s Congress. The congress also approved a new five-year plan during…
IntroductionIn the sphere of ever-changing international relations, there are neither permanent friends nor enemies; it is only the national interests of a country which determine the nature and direction of its relations with the comity of nations. The accord on Iran’s nuclear programme announced in Vienna on July 14 proved this notion.i Despite decades of…
Most recently, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited Qatar. During the visit, both countries signed a “game changing deal” of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Now Pakistan can import up to 3.75 million tons of liquefied natural gas a year from Qatar. Main Focus of the Visit The main focus of the PM Sharif’s visit included…
Abstract In the changing dynamics of global politics, the burgeoning sea trade is getting rapidly complex with more focus on commercial activities and resultant economic prosperity. In this politics, Gwadar port has its unique strategic and prominent geopolitical importance because it would connect three regions, namely oil, gas and uranium rich Central Asia, strategically important…
