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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Disturbing trajectory of Indo-French Defense Partnership

Under the agreement, France’s Dassault Aviation agreed to invest 50 percent of the 7.8 billion euro Rafale contract in India to manufacture aircraft components with Indian billionaire Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defense; Ambani is known to be a close ally of BJP and in particular PM Modi.

Examining Pakistan and Bangladesh’s bilateral relations

Pakistan and Bangladesh can reap massive economic and political gains from their bilateral ties in the under-transition global political order. The path to this, however, is paved with thorns. Pakistan’s hopes for friendly relations if the core issue between the two countries remains unaddressed

The unpleasant Murree incident

At least 22 people have frozen to death after heavy snow trapped them in their vehicles as tens of thousands of visitors thronged Pakistan’s hill town of Murree, officials say. Videos circulated on social media in which people are seen dead in stranded cars covered with the snow.

Has regionalism failed in South Asia?

Politics and the economy of South Asia is dominated by India; smaller states fear an Indian hegemonic design in the region. New Delhi’s aspirations for being a regional power stand in contrast with its conflicts with its SAARC neighbors.

Do you want a country or not? -Dr. Farid A Malik

According to Dr. Farid A Maik, an ex-chairman of Pakistan Science Foundation, confusion and lack of direction prevail combined with vested interests it is a lethal combination. After debt servicing and defense expenditure, almost 60% of resources are consumed.

Saudi and Emirati religious moderation inspires few beyond their borders

Saudi and Emirati efforts to position their countries as the Muslim world’s beacons of an autocratic notion of moderate Islam have done little to encourage moderation beyond their borders despite a radical cutback in decades-long global Saudi funding.

Productivity now, sustainability forever

Productivity and exports are profoundly and directly proportional as the latter not only brings foreign exchange into the economy but is also indispensable for financing the desired imports and additionally reducing macroeconomic risks.

Looking at the exemplary performance of the University of Haripur

The system of meritocracy has attracted distinguished professors of international repute to join the University of Haripur. In a recent study conducted at Stanford University, USA, seven faculty members of UoH led by Prof. Gilani were listed in the top 2% of scientists of the world.

2022 for Pakistan: A ray of hope or a warning siren?

Pakistan is now accepting loans at an alarming rate of roughly PKR 16 billion per day, with this figure predicted to rise to PKR 20 billion by the end of 2022 and PKR 35 billion by the end of 2025 if the current trend continues. Because the loans are backed by statutory guarantees.

Doing science-based regional development in Pakistan

The focus in Pakistan is to promote multiple initiatives of essentially the same type in the same city or region. If we take the example of Islamabad, prioritized all-round development of one high-tech special economic zone, such as NUST-based National Science and Technology Park (NSTP).

On National Security Policy of Pakistan – Gen (r) Asad Durrani

Lt Gen. (r) Asad Durrani, a retired 3-star rank general in the Pakistan Army laments how core security matters, the NSPs at times pointed out that the incumbent policymakers and executioners, usually on post for a limited time, may not be aware of the history of the issue and its complexity

US and China: The power struggle

China is influencing the countries around the world through its economic policies. It is heavily investing in the infrastructure of developing countries. Goods and services are flowing from and into China because of the cheap and affordable prices.