Pakistan and China have launched CPEC 2.0, shifting from roads and energy to industries, technology, and trade. With $64 billion in projects and Gwadar Port at its heart, the initiative promises jobs, growth, and regional integration at a critical time.
India’s long-standing strategy of balancing ties with Washington and Moscow has unraveled. Sweeping US tariffs on Indian exports signal that New Delhi’s ambiguous stance on Russian oil is no longer sustainable, with severe economic and diplomatic consequences that could reshape its foreign policy trajectory.
Amid shifting global supply chains and great-power rivalry, Pakistan offers the United States untapped opportunities in minerals, technology, energy, and human capital.
After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Pakistan offers a vital overland corridor to Central Asia, unlocking trade, stability, and strategic influence.
Despite impressive GDP numbers, South Asia’s middle class remains fragile, eroded by inequality, informal work, and jobless growth
The agreement gives Afghanistan vital export routes and positions Pakistan to advance its long-term vision of regional economic connectivity.
The UAP railway project marks a bold step toward regional integration, offering hope for stronger ties and shared prosperity across Asia.
CPEC, the flagship of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is transforming Pakistan through enhanced connectivity, infrastructure, industrial growth, and regional integration, positioning the country as a future geo-economic hub.
A chilling shift in Pakistan’s strategic posture signals a potential new front in future India-Pakistan conflicts: economic warfare. In response to recent military escalations, Islamabad is reportedly prepared to target India’s industrial hubs, threatening vital economic infrastructure and financial interests linked to the ruling elite. As deterrence evolves, New Delhi must reassess its security doctrine to safeguard the backbone of its economic power.
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IMEC, launched at the G20 Summit, aims to counter China’s BRI and enhance global trade. But can it deliver on its promises, or is it just diplomatic posturing?