A paradigm shift in the foreign policy of Pakistan is gaining momentum by each passing day. Now Pakistan has realized the strategic importance of Central Asia Region (CAR) for the easy and smooth supplies of energies and greater socio-economic connectivity. Even the stakes of security and fight against terrorism are very high. Keeping in view…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently hosted the world’s biggest military exercises “North Thunder” in terms of participating countries and equipment. North Thunder was held at King Khalid Military City in Hafar Al Batin near the Iraqi and Kuwaiti border from February 14 until March 10, 2016. According to Saudi Arabian officials more than 35,000…
Most recently, the Chinese government prioritized its national policies of economy, politics, investment, industrialization and taxes in the 12th National People’s Congress. It highlighted achievements in its economic sphere during 2015. Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang gave his annual state-of-the-nation report to the legislature, the National People’s Congress. The congress also approved a new five-year plan during…
Most recently, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited Qatar. During the visit, both countries signed a “game changing deal” of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Now Pakistan can import up to 3.75 million tons of liquefied natural gas a year from Qatar. Main Focus of the Visit The main focus of the PM Sharif’s visit included…
Economics is a complicated discipline and happiness too. Both have their own parameters, dimensions, dynamics and directions. Both also have their limitations, litmus tests and the last but not the least, long term plans, policies, projects and programs. Now it has become a hot topic among the policy makers, think-tanks, researchers and academia because of…
Most recently the People’s Republic of China (PRC) introduced many guidelines on military reforms. According to Chinese Defense Ministry (January, 2016) China’s military has set up 15 new units covering everything from logistics to equipment development, political work and fighting corruption as part of an ongoing drive to modernise the world’s largest armed forces. This…
Ongoing Saudi Arabia and Iran row has already created tsunami in the different capitals of the world. Mexican waves of shock and awe in the Gulf blowing are Cooperation (GCC) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA). With the passage of each day, chances of reconciliation, conflict resolution and diplomacy are dying. Prosecutions, protests, processions…
We are living in a complicated and complex web of power politics where the rise and fall of a group, society or country is usually determined by its foreign policy based on soft power, commercial diplomacy, strong defense, and development. The foreign policy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is balanced, moderate and modern. It…
The Republic of Uzbekistan celebrates its “Constitution Day” on December 8 every year. It was adopted on December 8, 1992, by the 11th Session of the Supreme Council of the 12th convocation. It has already achieved elements of stability and sustainability in the spheres of economy, politics, civility and foreign policy. It unites its people….
H.E. Ali Santel Ambassador of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in Pakistan is an experienced diplomat. He has vast experience in international relations. He has rich experience of trade and commerce too. He has firm belief in commercial diplomacy. He is working hard for the further strengthening of bilateral relations through greater socio-economic integration,…
