Chandi Chowk to China: Pak-China bus service commences today
News Desk | The Pakistan-China bus service commenced its first trip today. The bus will take the passengers from Lahore, Pakistan to Kashgar, Xinjiang province,...
US to exempt China, India, Japan from Iran oil sanctions: Pompeo
AFP | The United States will exempt China, India and Japan from oil sanctions on Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday, while vowing...
Afghan delegation to attend peace talks in Russia: official
AFP | An Afghan delegation will attend international talks on the war-torn country in Russia this month, officials said Monday, as the Taliban consider whether...
China to continue Iran trade despite new US sanctions
AFP | China denounced new US sanctions targeting Iran's oil and financial sectors as "long-arm jurisdiction" on Monday and vowed to continue its bilateral trade...
Assad, Russia envoy discuss Syria constitutional committee
AFP | Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and an envoy from ally Russia on Sunday discussed "removing the obstacles" to forming a constitutional committee demanded by...
Russia to host Afghanistan talks on Nov 9
AFP | Russia on Saturday said it will host international talks on Afghanistan on November 9, with representatives of both the Afghan government and the...
BRI: Responses of the US and EU
Haseeb-Ur-Rehman & Dr. Farwa Sial | In contrast to other development funds and economic corridors, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is distinct in its...
US shies away from calling China a currency manipulator
News Desk | The United States has refrained from labelling China a "currency manipulator" in a move which may help defuse escalating tension over trade...
A sombre run-up to US-Russia summit in Paris – M K Bhadrakumar
M K Bhadrakumar | The highlight of the consultations of the US National Security Advisor John Bolton in Moscow on Monday was the announcement of...
Idlib deal sparks fresh diplomatic push to end Syria war
AFP | A Turkish-Russian deal for Syria's Idlib has revived efforts towards a diplomatic solution to the country's seven-year war, but analysts say a political...
The era of shattering treaties – Prelude to an Arms Race?
Muhammad Faizan Fakhar | On May 8, 2018, President Trump announced U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as the Iran...
Singer Fakhr-e-Alam detained at Russia’s airport
News Desk | Singer Fakhr-e-Alam who was on his ‘Mission Parwaz' has been detained at Russia's airport. Actor Faysal Qureshi shared Alam's message from his...