Rising Pakistan
PAKISTAN emerged on the world map on Aug. 14, 1947. It is the sixth largest country in terms of population and tenth in terms of manpower. The country has extensive mineral resources, including fairly sizable reserves of gypsum, limestone, chromites, iron, silver and gold. It has large coal reserves in Sindh and Balochistan. Perennial rivers […]
China Expands Security Reach in Central Asia. Counterterrorism and Beijing’s “One Belt One Road” Initiative
China is taking steps to protect its economic interest and political influence in the Central Asia. On Mar.1, Beijing proposed a joint counter terrorism mechanism with Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan as a project to boost regional security. This initiative is clear signal that China is seeking to become more involved in security issues beyond its […]
World Bank endorses Belt and Road
ENVISAGING greater connectivity and cooperation amongst Eurasia, ‘One Belt One Road Initiative’ put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 to revive the old silk route, is being endorsed on regular basis by different quarters including world leaders, economists and experts because of the immense opportunities offered by the multi-billion dollar project for economic […]