The bilateral relationship between China and Pakistan dates back decades, and it has been characterized as a deep-rooted friendship critical to the long-term strategic interests of both countries. On Pakistan’s side, maintaining a strong relationship with China is at the heart of its foreign policy, most recently evidenced by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and ever-deepening military ties, as signified […]

Media is considered the fourth pillar of any state. Political as well as social narratives are built through media. Elite of any country uses it to shape the pictures in our mind. Different theoretical perspectives including the Agenda Setting theory, Kite model, Gerbner’s model and other as well explains that how media shapes the reality and promulgate the sponsored agenda […]

Diverse Economic LandscapePakistan has a vibrant and diverse economic landscape, with various major and minor sectors. The major sectors are Agricultural which accounts for 24 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Industry 18.8 percent, and service sectors contribute more than 50 percent to the economy of Pakistan. Other than the major sectors of Pakistan, the minor sectors also contribute […]

The specter of imminent sovereign default has prompted an intra-elite dialogue with the supposed purpose of reimagining Pakistan. It is a hopeful initiative, because policymakers have lived in denial for so long. The recognition of problems and a commitment to what we could do in response differently is a good start. The main conclusion from the dialogue is that structural […]

Balochistan is not just the largest province of Pakistan; it is also the richest region in natural resources, making it a significant prospect for the economic development of Pakistan. The province is known for its abundant natural resources, including natural gas, coal, copper, gold, and other minerals. However, it remains largely underdeveloped. To achieve socio-economic potential, it is of utmost […]

A sudden and violent change of a government, system, or social social order by sweeping away the old is termed as revolution. It is different from reforms as reforms means changing of a system, or law with needed modification of time. Is revolution possible in Pakistan? Does Pakistan need revolution or reforms? Revolution needs an organized movement and leadership such […]

Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing attack in southwestern Pakistan that killed nine policemen on Monday, according to the SITE Intelligence Group. A suicide bomber rammed a motorcycle into a police truck in in Sibbi, a city some 160 km (100 miles) east of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province. “ISIS claims suicide attack in Sibi, Balochistan,” tweeted […]

Why cannot Pakistan be a failed state? This has been a constant thought and a lingering question in the minds of many Pakistanis and others in the international community. Many would argue, and it appears correctly so, that Pakistan perhaps has failed as a state; however, this is a complex question that cannot be answered with a simple yes. To […]

Pakistan’s diverse geography offering unique cultures and traditions is perhaps its biggest strength and weakness at the same time. The diversity of culture, language, arts, resources and socio-political history is strength while the failure to successfully integrate diverse communities is a weakness. Balochistan is Pakistan’s largest province by land mass but only accounts for about 5% of Pakistan’s population. The […]

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Sunday rejected reports it asked Pakistan to give them funds to disarm and relocate Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters. The Express Tribune newspaper in Pakistan reported on Friday that IEA proposed a plan to control TTP and it envisaged disarming TTP fighters and moving them away from the Afghanistan-Pakistan border areas. The report stated […]