Trilateral Talks in Islamabad; Major Areas of Discussion and Future Prospects

Occurred in the Islamabad from 5 May to 8 May. At foreign minister level. Participants; Pakistan, Afghanistan and China. Areas Discussed; Trade, regional connectivity, economic integration, counter terrorism and border security etc. Importance and future prospects of the Trilateral Talks: Importance for Pakistan: Importance for China: Taliban government in Afghanistan is the major reality in … Read more

Afghan Taliban; Reluctant Facilitator

After the emergence of Taliban 2.0 era in Afghanistan, the outlawed TTP has increased its activities to a remarkable extent in Pakistan. From time to time, the militant group has targeted security personals in various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At the end of 2021, Pakistan urged Taliban regime in Afghanistan to take serious measures against … Read more

Reimagining Pak-Afghan Relations

By Barkat Ullah. The world has witnessed in several cases that, neighbor states experience very cordial relations and friendly ties despite the fact that they have very simple and symbolic border line. For instance, the border line between US and Canada is a great example in this regard. Similarly, countries within European Union have free … Read more

Gawadar and Chabahar: Current Status of South Asia and the Binary Ports

The one of the most dynamic region in the world is south Asia, but it is also a fact that its economic conditions are also very poor. Only 5 percent of trade activities occurred from south Asia with association of southeast nations (ASEAN). Due to the similarities in historical values and cultural norms, south Asian … Read more

Decaying of Democratic System

In the 21st century, democracy is considered as probably the ideal from of government. Several attributes such as inclusiveness, freedom, equality and rule law make it distinguished from the other forms of government. A number of political scholars define it through their own ways, however; it is cleared that it government of the people. People … Read more

Discouraging and Excluding Youth of Pakistan

Youth are considered as important assets in the development and progress of a country. In countries like Pakistan, where society faces several economic, social and political issues; they are supposed to get more attention from the government sectors. The country is comprised of about 60 percent of young people; facing serious economic, social and administrative … Read more

Dilemma of Pakistan Foreign Policy

We are living in an age of Globalization and interdependence. This era has greatly revealed Cooperation, economic and political integration and multilateralism. Isolation is almost a nightmare for the nation states and no when can afford it in this century. Under such circumstances, states comprehensively shape their foreign policies in order to attain their economic … Read more

Future of the Peace Talks with TTP:

Since the beginning of the insurgencies in the North western parts of Pakistan; the security establishment, on one side conducted intense military operations and on the other, attempted peaceful negotiations. There are several attempts of the peace talks in the past; which went parallel alongside the hard core military strategies of the Pakistani security forces. … Read more

Guarantor of Peace in the Country

By Barkat Ullah. The Writer currently works as a Research Associate at the International Parliamentarians’ Congress Islamabad. He has a wide experience of writings for various newspapers and can be reached at barkatullahbarakaat@gmail.com.                       Geo strategically, Pakistan is located in such a region which provides both challenges and opportunities for it. For instance, it is the … Read more

Gawadar and Chabahar

World’s  economic   activities  are  expending  due  globalization   and  sea  sea  politics  is  getting  importance.   About 80  percent  of  world economic  activities  are occurred through  sea  routes. The sea has also considered as a vital mean of supremacy and dominance over the nations. According to famous Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato an ideal state is … Read more