At 25, the Republic of Turkmenistan is making tremendous development in every sphere of its national life. Despite the regional economic meltdown, its macro-economy is strong, stable and sustainable and despite regional political chaos, its political system and governance is unblemished. It is indeed an icon of “neutrality”. All the international monetary agencies and financial…
Pakistan’s EEZ and extended continental shelf constitutes over 35% of its land and it has a sea front of more than 1000 kilometers. Nearly 90% of our trade by volume and 70% by value is carried out through the sea, yet the maritime sector has not been adequately exploited for accrual of optimal benefits and…
On August 12, 1973, the National Assembly elected Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto as the country’s Prime Minster. A month later, on September 19, the elected Prime Minster arrived at the White House on a state visit. In warmly greeting the visitor, President Nixon declared, ‘the independence and integrity of Pakistan is a cornerstone of American foreign…
IntroductionThe emergence of the wealthiest and deadliest militant organisation, the Islamic State (IS) or Daesh directly poses an existential threat to the frail security and territorial integrity of some developing South Asian countries. After being immensely weakened through a extensive aerial bombings by the coalition forces in the militancy-hit Middle East, the militant outfit has…
August 14-15 were celebrated by Pakistan and India as respective independence days— the tenor of celebrations was as if both are rejoicing independence from each other rather than from the colonial master—Britain. This time Pakistan had dedicated its independence day to the ongoing freedom struggle in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK). And to re-rail the process…
Killing of innocent human not permitted (Qur’an;5:32,17:33), “As for such (of the unbelievers) as do not fight against you on account of your faith, and neither drive you forth from your homelands, Allah does not forbid you to show them kindness and to behave towards them with full equity. Indeed, Allah loves those who act…
IntroductionPresently society is in a state of ideological confusion and flux. Materialism, terrorism, ignorance and intolerance have threatened peace, tarnishing the image of religion. These circumstances demand special response from the people who are concerned about well being of society. The objective of this wakeup call is to draw attention towards pressing issues which need…
IntroductionPakistan finally acquired one of the most significant foreign policy objectives when it was granted full membership by the powerful Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on July 2015 at its 15th Summit held in Ufa. Now after having fulfilled certain statutory and legal requirements, the country has formally become a full-time member in the recent meetings…
The 2nd edition of Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX) will be held from September 27 to 30, 2016 at the Baku Expo Center in Baku, the 1st edition was held in 2014. This event will showcase defence products and is organised under the initiative of the Azerbaijani Ministries of Defence Industry and supported by the…
“My soul is full of longing for the secrets of the sea,And the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me”. H W Longfellow The oceans have been variously referred to as the ‘lungs of the planet’ and a ‘global sink’, signifying its importance, though the latter description is also a testimonial to…
