Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1951 China and Pakistan have enjoyed close and mutually beneficial relationship, this bond has strengthened with the passage of time. One of the first countries to recognize the Peoples Republic of China in 1950, Pakistan has remained a steadfast ally even during Beijing’s period of international isolation in 1960s and…
One year after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August 2021, relations between China and Afghanistan have not progressed significantly. The reason being is that the main obstacles to a non-threatening Afghanistan—China’s principal objective—that existed in 2021 are still present today. China is particularly concerned about the presence of three non-state actors in…
One of the most acclaimed poets of Urdu, Mirza Assadullah Ghalib was apt when he said: CHIPAK RAHA HEI BADAN PAR LAHOO SE PAIRAHAN; AB HAMARI JAIB KO HAJAT-E-RAFOO KYA HAI (the flap of my pocket is torn and sticking to the bloody body; thus what is the need for recrafting it…). Though the legend…
The Pakistan army is the dominant institution of the country. In the last few years, it has come under unprecedented criticism from different segments of the society. Major political parties accused it of orchestrating the installation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government under Imran Khan. It was then accused of doing the political work of the government…
Adeel Azhar: Assalam-o-alaikum and welcome to yet another episode of SBP podcast. I am your host Adeel Azhar. I hope that this podcast series will be adding to your knowledge because we bring you the people who are right behind the action, who are taking important decisions sitting at the Central Bank and are developing…
H.E. Mr. Li Bijian – Consul General of ChinaExcellency, distinguished guests, it’s a really great honor and privilege for me to speak here at the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) platform, the prestigious place and the house of the father of nation, so I feel very proud and privileged to meet you. Well, I…
Despite Pakistan being one of the lowest contributors to climate change, it is one of the countries that are most impacted in the world. For the past 2 decades, Pakistan has consistently been one of the top 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change . Climate experts believe that global warming has led to substantial…
The completion of 75 years of independence in India designed various celebrations under the theme of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM). These celebrations started on March 12, 2021, with a countdown of 75 weeks, ending next year on August 15, 2023. This national-level initiative of the Modi government was adopted to highlight the major achievements…
IntroductionThe famous six Hadith books were compiled after thorough research and scrutiny by the famous scholars about twelve hundred years ago[1]. The four famous Sunni Madahib were established earlier without these books.[2] Differences cropped up by judging earlier work (four Madhab of jurisprudence) with the later work (Hadith books). Some new sects grew and the…
Bomb/IED BlastsOne Frontier Corps (FC) personnel was killed and another injured in a bomb blast in Yusufabad area of Khar tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur District on August 30, reports Daily Times. According to the officials of Police, the FC personnel were present at the roadside post as usual when a remote control bomb planted…
