Ours is the age of globalization 3.0 where commercial diplomacy plays very important role in achieving the desired goals of socio-economic development. Rigorous commercial diplomacy promotes trade & commerce activities, speeds-up bilateral trade volumes and widens-up the scope of joint ventures and accelerates the inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs). Pakistan and Qatar are also…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan are strategic partners and among the main stakeholders in the region. They both enjoy extremely close and fraternal relations founded on deep-rooted cultural affinities, shared faith and traditions. Geographic proximity and identity of interests has further strengthened bilateral relations. The rise of commercial diplomacy has also started a…
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif termed their recent visit to China as “game changer”. Projects worth billions of rupees were inked during their visit to China which would open new vistas and avenues for business, trade, investment and economic opportunities in Pakistan. Corner StoneThe friendship and economic cooperation…
Rapidly changing geo-political development (formation of new government in Afghanistan) and geo-strategic scenarios (Pakistani Taliban announcement to allegiance with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, US security agreement with newly formed Afghanistan’s government and sever violation at LOC from India) are the wake-up call for Armed Forces of Pakistan and Civilian leadership. Moreover, new…
Elections, political system and democracy are the modern trinity of human survival, human rights, freedom of expression, socio-economic prosperity, national production and people’s prosperity. It is the easiest and smoothest way for power sharing and gross-root participation. It provides political stability and economic sustainability and stands for political wisdom and hope for betterment. It transforms…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plays a crucial role in global and regional economic development. It is a leading player in strengthening partnerships with Arab bilateral and multilateral partners for development assistance and scaling up support for countries in transition in many parts of the world. Despite weak global economic conditions and ongoing financial crunch,…
The Republic of Uzbekistan, land of light, human wisdom and the custodian of ancient civilization has successfully surpassed all the hardships and achieved high standards of economic growth, social development, political participation and above all democratization process in the country. Its journey has now reached the shores of stability and sustainability; the sky is the…
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the country’s first direct presidential elections. He was the 12th president of Turkey. The victory will extend Erdogan’s more than 10 year rule over the country for another five years. According to official figures, he secured approximately 52 percent, opposition candidate Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, a former diplomat and academic,…
The government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently promulgated an anti-terror law which further strengthened current legislative measures in a number of areas that are already in place. This is a right move in the right direction and fast-tracks tough measures against those found to be involved in terror acts. Terrorism is a menace and…
On the directions of the government the Armed Forces of Pakistan launched a comprehensive operation against foreign and local terrorists hiding in sanctuaries in North Waziristan (NW). The operation has been named Zarb-e-Azb”. Azb was the name of the sword of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). ISPRAccording to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR)…
