Pakistan Says Mediation efforts between Saudi and Iran Move Slowly
Hoping for mediation Prime Minister Imran Khan released a statement on Monday. He said that Pakistan’s U.S. requested mediation efforts between Gulf rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have been making slow progress. Prompted by Washington, former cricket great Khan in October visited Tehran and Riyadh. Pakistan has been making efforts since then to facilitate talks […]
Bangladesh “enmity to none” policy helps improve ties with Pakistan
After years of strained ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, recent contacts between leaders of the two countries are a rare glimpse of hope. Possibly, if not yet probably, Islamabad and Dhaka might break the ice between them. Since 1971, the two have seen many ups and downs between relations. Jamaat-e-Islami and main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist […]
China Assists Sri Lanka in Transforming Colombo City Port into a Financial Hub
Srilanka, under China’s assistance, is working towards making the port city Colombo a financial hub. The port city of Colombo, a special economic zone is an extension of the belt and road initiative (BRI). This financial hub is will compete with India’s GIFT City on technical and operative grounds. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) […]
National Assembly Passes Two FATF Bills
National Assembly Passes Two FATF Related Bills Pakistan government on Wednesday passed two bills related to Financial Action Task Force (FATF) through the National Assembly. Moreover, the United Nations Security Council (Amendment) Bill, 2020, and the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020 were proceeded by the advisor to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan. Bills […]
East Bay Expressway Gwadar Updates
Gwadar Expressway Under CPEC Construction of CPEC project East bay Gwadar expressway will be completed by 2021. Indicated by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. Similarly, according to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the establishment of the CPEC Support Unit (CSU) and the development of the IT framework will be completed. Moreover, Pak-China Technical and Vocational […]
TTP/ISIS-K Hijacking nationalist\’s narrative
A UN report where it was mentioned that 1000s of \”Anti-Pak\” terrorists were hiding in Afgh surfaced recently. The TTP has issued a statement. The statement has interesting elements – e.g: Using Pashtun nationalism as the basis for their cause. A widely circulated report It claimed that some 6000+ \”anti-Pak\” terrorists, affiliated with TTP have […]
Taking the law into ones own hands yet again
Blasphemy in Pakistan Being accused of blasphemy in Pakistan is a crime that carries punishments ranging from fines to life imprisonment and, in the case of insulting the Prophet Muhammad, a mandatory death sentence. However, many cases do not even get to court. According to an Al Jazeera tally, at least 75 people have been […]
Tania Aidrus resigns under pressure of dual nationality amidst latest smear campaign
Back to the Stone Ages Why is it that in our country matters such as whether one holds a dual nationality or not being held in greater standing than the work that person has put into their job? What their history and influence has been regarding their positions in question? Also, whether they are good […]
China Presents Four Proposals regarding Belt and Road Initiative
The Chinese state councilor and foreign minister Wang Yi on Monday hosted a virtual meeting with foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Nepal, and Pakistan. He advocated cooperation among the four nations for better economic ties and efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic. During his address, he emphasized on boosting economic recoveries through regional connectivity projects. Similarly, the […]
UN Report Says More Than 6000 terrorists are Hiding in Afghanistan
According to a UN report more than 6,000 insurgents are hiding in Afghanistan. Most of whom belong to the outlawed Pakistani Taliban group responsible for attacking Pakistani military and civilian targets. A large number of these terrorists belong to the area consisting of the Pak Afghan border and Pakistani tribal area. Moreover, according to the […]