Reconsidering our regional policy
Pakistan needs to recraft a regional policy rooted in strategic realities at the regional and global levels and is cognisant of its short- and long-term political, security, economic and cultural…
Reimagining SCO’s role in region
The Shanghai Coopera- tion Organisation (SCO) is scheduled to hold its upcoming meeting in Pakistan. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a mosaic of cultures, economics, and aspirations that goes…
Connect the region
Modern economic theorists emphasize the promotion of trade corridors through regional economic integration. Both inter-regional and intra-regional trade corridors are crucial for progress and development. Regional connectivity is vital for…
Energy use in region: comparisons odious
Energy is pivotal for growth, yet Pakistan’s situation is grim. Despite possessing abundant resources, its energy landscape is plagued by inefficiencies and distorted consumption pattern. This complex issue is multifaceted…
A regional analysis
The fastest-spreading virus known to humankind till today — Omicron — is not only hitting the global population but also the global economy. The newly emerged strain of Covid-19 virus…
Britain’s COVID lending schemes risk widening regional divides
In the northern English seaside resort of Blackpool, the family-run Elgin Hotel is preparing to reopen in August after four months’ enforced closure. The Elgin had a profitable 2019, but…
Forging resilient regional supply chains and connectivity
Participation in global and regional supply chains has been one of the most reliable economic growth strategies, especially for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Smooth and efficient connectivity…
Illicit financial flows in the region
A recent study (November 24, 2017) provides an assessment of routes, actors and sources of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and corruption in and between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal,…
South Asian higher education and region’s socio-economic development
The immense power of knowledge to change societies’ fortune has motivated many countries to build “knowledge-based economies.” The South Asian (SA) policymakers now increasingly realise that building such economic systems…
Regional approach to end-game
AMID the escalating Taliban military blitz, officials from the US, Russia, China and Pakistan are meeting in Doha today (Wednesday) as part of an international effort to prevent Afghanistan from descending into…
