At the end of January, the World Economic Forum (WEF) celebrated its 50th anniversary during the Annual Meeting in Davos. Imran Khan participated for the first time in his capacity as Prime Minister of Pakistan and was joined by a delegation of senior government ministers and representatives from business, culture, and civil society. Much has…
The global demand for fresh water resources has escalated dramatically over the last few years, especially in light of rapid population growth and widespread urbanization across the globe. Moreover, as the impacts of climate change and stresses of resource scarcity gain further traction, societies are increasingly hard pressed to find effective and sustainable solutions to…
Chief negotiators of the United States and Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Ex-Taliban) signed a peace agreement of Feb 29 that will regulate withdrawal (runaway) of occupation troops in return for some vague guarantees by the Emirate. Deal has been made possible by President Trump’s electoral compulsions and acumen of Bajwa Doctrine. The US-Islamic Emirate…
The history of world politics has witnessed countless incidents of inhumane treatments of states around the globe. The vicious cases of bloodshed cemented in critical decisions of states and their leaders portrays a distorted picture of politics in which the humanity matters less for state government. An unending struggle in the international system between states…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had composed President Donald Trump’s visit as a demonstration of India’s rising stature on the world stage. However, as President Donald Trump toured India’s capital, at least 11 people were killed in mob violence. While the duo discussed geopolitics in New Delhi, Hindus and Muslims comprising thousands of furious residents faced…
Despite biased western propaganda and conspiracy theories by think-tanks, China is winning the battle of against the corona virus epidemic (COVID-19). President Xi Jinping’s crisis management is now paying dividends in terms of drastic reduction in newly infected patients in its epicenter Wuhan city and adjacent areas. Dragon and drones are now restlessly reaching out…
The Commissioning Ceremony of state of the art 2300 Tons Corvette Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) YARMOOK was held at Constanta Port, Romania on February 13, 2020. Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Guest under scored the importance of corvettes…
“Our house is still on fire. Your inaction is fuelling the flames by the hour.” This year, the World Economic Forum (WEF20) brought together global leaders to address many world issues at the Annual Meeting in Davos, the top-most spoken about being the ecological crisis of our time. The theme of the forum this year…
Today, I’m going to tell you a true story which has more plot twists than an ISPR funded movie gone right. Imagine a Pakistani soldier, spending 99 days in Indian custody as a prisoner of war. While in prison, the Indian guards try to break his sprits with torture, keeping him hungry for days and…
Dear Readers, An efficient, well-functioning police service is critical to counterinsurgency as well as counter-terrorism efforts in Pakistan, at the same time, It must also address rising crime rates and a deteriorating law and order situation. The capacity of the Pakistan Police to deliver on all these fronts is severely diminished by political manipulation, lack…
