PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to the Trans Afghan railway project, boosting trade ties with Uzbekistan.
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Pakistan PM Arrives In Uzbekistan On Central Asia Economic Diplomacy Tour
PM Shehbaz visits Uzbekistan to boost trade, energy, and defence ties as Pakistan strengthens ties with Central Asia.
Central to South Asia: Regional Is Global
China\’s ambitious revitalization of the ancient Silk Road is a grand strategy with a trickle-down effect, reminding low-income nations in the region of their significance as pivots and the necessity of establishing connectivity along geographical, cultural, and historical proximities
Indian Pharma: The Bitter Pill
India is the world’s largest producer of generic medications in terms of volume, thanks to its efficient production of “global standard medicine” at affordable prices. Nonetheless, incidents involving child fatalities in the Gambia and Uzbekistan cast doubt on the country’s drug laws.
Blinken meets Central Asian leaders
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Central Asian leaders on Tuesday as Washington pursued deeper engagement with the region’s former Soviet republics in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago.
Pakistan Embassy Attack Kabul: A Perspective
If the attack on the Pakistani embassy in Kabul is any indication, there is no other option for the leadership in the two countries than to adopt a people-centric approach to prevent the region\’s descent into chaos.
Friendship Gate and Fiery Exchanges: Of Pak-Afghan Border
The attack from Afghanistan on Pakistani soldiers at the Spin Boldak-Chaman border and the confession video of the assailant doing rounds on social media raises questions about the Taliban\’s role— or lack thereof.
UNGA 77th: Discourse on Afghanistan
Silence from Afghanistan at the UNGA session for the second consecutive year inspired leaders from a few other states to ensure the country was mentioned. Accorded a varied reception, the remarks reflect distinct national perceptions of, and interests in Afghanistan.
SCO Summit 2022: An Overview
The SCO Summit 2022 is yet another reminder of the significance of the organization\’s geostrategic scope and its membership in shared aspirations of regional connectivity. With theorized shifts in the global order, the degree of actualization of that vision remains to be seen.
The Taliban Recognition Conundrum
For all the lip service paid to ‘world peace, the Western governments, in particular, must reflect on whether subjecting Afghanistan to a diplomatic vacuum would win them any favors in the long run.
