Three years after Alexander the Great aborted his invasion of South Asia east of the Indus around 321 BC, Hindu philosopher, economist and jurist named Chanakhya (also called Kautilya) wrote the “Arthashastra”. Written in Sanskrit it is the oldest treatise in the world on statecraft and issues of diplomacy, war and peace, intelligence, espionage, etc….
H.E. Islam Karimov Abduganiyevich the “Founding Father” and former President of the Republic of Uzbekistan died on September 2, 2016 after a severe illness. Three day mourning was observed in Uzbekistan staring on September 3, 2016. Cuba also observed one day national mourning in its country. World leaders and international organizations paid splendid tribute to great leader…
Terrorist Activities in Pakistan Suicide AttacksAt least 70 persons were killed and over 100 others wounded in a suicide bombing on August 8 at the emergency ward of Quetta’s Civil Hospital, where scores of people had gathered to mourn the death of Balochistan Bar Association (BBA) President Bilal Anwar Kasi in a gun attack earlier…
The proliferation of nuclear weapons and related material to more state and non–state actors alongwith the safety and security of nuclear weapons has become a topic of immense significance for the international community. The advocates of international non– proliferation campaign are actively pursuing the three pillar system of NPT. The pillars emphasize the promotion of…
Altaf Hussain has an unenviable record of stirring up violence by remote control from London. More than any other leader in our chequered history, he is adept at playing the politics of dead bodies, whether of his follower and innocents is immaterial to him. The speed of the mob’s reaction on August 22 in such…
At 25, the Republic of Turkmenistan is making tremendous development in every sphere of its national life. Despite the regional economic meltdown, its macro-economy is strong, stable and sustainable and despite regional political chaos, its political system and governance is unblemished. It is indeed an icon of “neutrality”. All the international monetary agencies and financial…
Pakistan’s EEZ and extended continental shelf constitutes over 35% of its land and it has a sea front of more than 1000 kilometers. Nearly 90% of our trade by volume and 70% by value is carried out through the sea, yet the maritime sector has not been adequately exploited for accrual of optimal benefits and…
On August 12, 1973, the National Assembly elected Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto as the country’s Prime Minster. A month later, on September 19, the elected Prime Minster arrived at the White House on a state visit. In warmly greeting the visitor, President Nixon declared, ‘the independence and integrity of Pakistan is a cornerstone of American foreign…
PreambleEconomic development thrives in a climate of tranquility while industry shies away from areas of conflict because battlegrounds are not synonymous with good industrial environment. While “power flows through the barrel of a gun”, one must also accept that “peace depends upon the power that flows through the barrel of a gun.” While peace has…
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the focus of attention for the people of Pakistan because of its rich and far-reaching benefits. CPEC is part of China’s strategic ‘One-Belt, One Road’ initiative, known as OBOR, which talks about connecting about 64 countries in three continents. “The OBOR will be the largest economic belt in human…
