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Economic security

The security of the state has been of utmost importance in the annals of history and has in fact gained momentum with time. There has been transformation in the dynamics…

Vote for integration

IT was only 24 years after Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) acceded unconditionally to Pakistan that the government in 1971-72, led by the PPP, deliberated on the issue of determining the area’s status.…

The Chinese economic miracle

IN the recorded history of humanity’s economic affairs, there has never been as remarkable a story as that of China in the late 20th and early 21st century. By any…

Cooperation & integration

Over the past three decades, regional cooperation and integration (RECI) has benefited Asia and the Pacific, powering trade, economic growth and stability. It has attracted investment as markets were liberalised,…

A test of our economic diplomacy

China Pakistan Economic Corridor is essential part of OBOR and serves as a showcase given best relations enjoyed by two countries. Funding of 62B$ is by far the highest for…

The Economics Of Influence

The economics of influence

In recent years, there has been a consistent increase in Chinese trade with and investment in South Asia. It has been argued that smaller states South Asia have welcome China’s…

Politics Of Regional Integration

Politics of regional integration

The first Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Political Parties Forum, held under the banner of the Communist Party of China on May 26, brought together political leaders of around 18 SCO members,…

Socio-economic challenges

The PTI has promised to achieve within the first 100 days of its rule a number of crucially important goals. That is, if it were to win the forthcoming elections…