To protect the oil/gas fields and pipelines, the Pentagon dispatched to the Caspian region personnel from American Private Military Companies (PMCs) like Blackwater. The Caspian region had historically been dominated by Russia and Iran.
The estimated total hydropower potential of Pakistan is around 60,000 MWe, of which nearly 16% is currently exploited. The hydropower potential is concentrated in the northern mountainous region of the country, located far from load centers.
India no longer recognises the special status of Kashmir through international law which allows to certain degrees to hold armed struggle against foreign occupation. India feels pressureless as there is no stronger Kashmir diplomacy happening around.
India and Pakistan each rule part of Kashmir and claim it in full. Mainly Hindu India has been fighting an armed insurgency in its portion of the region since the late 1980s.
The government asked the finance ministry and the central bank to review the proposal of the Chinese authorities and take practical steps. It is expected that formal talks between the two countries will take place soon.
In an open letter, academics from international universities urged Pakistan's incumbent government to adhere to and ensure basic human rights. Renowned Professor Noam Chomsky was also one of the signatories.
While addressing the session of the national assembly on Thursday, PM Shehbaz rejected the six-days ultimatum given by PTI Chairman Imran Khan to announce fresh elections.
