Pak Affairs

Pakistan’s foreign policy choices, like any other country, are determined by international and regional geopolitical trends as well as by its domestic environment. Foreign policy formulation in Pakistan has also taken imprints of global situation that is rapidly transforming, regional situation that remains complex and domestic environment which offers multitude of both challenges and opportunities. On global stage, profound transformations …

Since its very inception in 1947, Pakistan has been grappling with various crises—political to economic, to social, so on and so forth. Every new government, political and military alike, came up with plans to put the country on the path of prosperity and development but the problems have increased manifold and have even become more complex. Unfortunately,  the government neither …

What we witnessed in the wee hours of the 15th of July in Turkey was surprising to many. A faction of the Turkish military tried to take over the country in what we now know as a botched coup attempt. These military men claimed to have taken under their control of the country — the famous Bosphorus Bridge, Parliament building …

In its annual ‘Doing Business 2017’ report, the World Bank has concluded that Pakistan is among the 10 ‘most-improved’ economies in areas tracked by the report. The report tracks regulatory changes in 190 countries for businesses throughout their life cycle — from the ease of business startup regulations and getting credit to property rights. The 10 most-improved countries were Kenya, …

We need peace-mongering, not Indian media’s warmongering Be it conventional or non-conventional, war in both terms is a great catastrophe for the humanity. In the annals of history, we find great wars that were fought to colonize and conquer the territories but they all ended up in massive humanitarian crises. World Wars I and II may have redrawn the world …

The progress and prosperity of a nation hinges on strong and inclusive political and economic institutions; other factors namely geography or culture may contribute in one way or the other but without strengthening the key institutions, development remains a pipe dream. Inclusive institutions bring best individuals to the forefront in the political and economic arenas by providing all with a …

Owing to its geographical location and the natural wealth the country possesses, Pakistan has all the potential to play the role of a great power in the 21st century world. Even after almost seven decades of grappling with countless problems and crises, Pakistan still has all what it takes to be a great power and a strong state in the …

“Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.”  — Prof. Stanely Wolpert All nations pay rich homage to their heroes to mark their outstanding services but for us, the services of the undisputed leader of the South …

Background Marshall Islands is a small state covering an area of 70 square miles and having population of less than sixty thousand people. It is located in the Pacific Ocean and was occupied by the United States in the Second World War. After the establishment of the United Nations, the Security Council, through its Resolution 21 of 1947, placed it …

A new World Bank report suggests that South Asia is the world’s fastest growing economic region  2016 and is expected to hold this spot at least through to 2017. With growth in the offing, a young population of 1.6 billion people, and a burgeoning consuming class, every global producer is eager to trade with South Asia now, and subsequently, the …