Empowering Refugees builds bridges to progress

In a world facing unprecedented levels of global displacement, World Refugee Day on 20 June serves as a poignant reminder of the strength, resilience, and hope that refugees embody. With an unprecedented 110 million individuals forced to flee their homes, we are confronted with a shocking statistic that compels us to take action. Despite the … Read more

Evolving role of media diplomacy in shaping global affairs

The media’s importance in diplomacy has grown beyond its historical scope in light of the shifting nature of international relations. Today, journalists play a critical role in influencing diplomatic processes and activities, impacting foreign policy choices. Using the media strategically to interact with state-sponsored and non-state entities is known as media diplomacy. In this opinion … Read more

Pakistani Diaspora’s dynamic role in building national identity and profile

The diverse and highly visible Pakistani diaspora, which can be found in every corner of the world, substantially impacts Pakistan’s foreign policy and the nation’s identity and profile. According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, of the approximately 272 million diaspora communities globally, Pakistan has the sixth-largest diaspora. This diaspora significantly impacts the … Read more

Challenges in Achieving Decent Work and SDGs for Women in Pakistan

The idea that having work should guarantee a life of dignity, free from poverty, frequently remains inaccessible in the bustling streets of Pakistan, where the daily grind is a way of life for millions. The stark reality that there is a desperate need for decent work reverberates throughout the country. The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines … Read more

Ambassador Shozab Abbas advances Pakistan-Mexico Relations

The Pakistani Ambassador, Shozab Abbas, met with Ambassador Hermann of Instituto Matias Romero (IMR) on February 3. They discussed Pakistan and Mexico relations, including the advanced exchange of educational programs and the finalization of the MoU on Academic Cooperation between FSA and IMR. Ambassador Shozab Abbas has been a Pakistani Ambassador to Mexico since July … Read more

US, Japan, Philippines leaders unite for cooperation

US, Japan, Philippines leaders unite for cooperation

Washington, D.C., 12 April 2024(WAI): In a historic trilateral meeting, the leaders of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines convened to forge a new era of cooperation. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Prime Minister Fumio KISHIDA, and President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. recognized the critical importance of this alliance in safeguarding peace, prosperity, and stability … Read more

Iranian President’s Official Visit to Pakistan

Iranian President's Official Visit to Pakistan

From April 22 to 24, 2024, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, visited Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian, President Raisi engaged in extensive talks with Prime Minister Sharif. They reviewed the entire spectrum of … Read more

Time for Reevaluating Our Foreign Policy Strategies

Time for Reevaluating Our Foreign Policy Strategies

History has taught us that no state could ever prosper in a true sense without considering its weaknesses, diagnosing the fault lines in its political choices, and ultimately working to eradicate them. Making political blunders at some point is normal since state policies are made by humans, not programmed robots, but not realizing them as … Read more

Geopolitics complicate Pakistan-Afghanistan relations

Geopolitics complicate Pakistan-Afghanistan relations

Following Pakistan’s independence in 1947, relations between the two countries became complex and controversial. Pakistan’s United Nations (U.N.) membership was the main reason for disputes between the two countries, closer links with India, and Afghan opposition to the Durand Line deal signed by the British and Kabul. According to Shah and Hussain, the border conflict … Read more

A Unipolar World Order Under American Hegemony

In modern history, the period following World War II has been defined by the rise of the United States. Over the decades, the United States has risen as the foremost global power, exerting influence in economic, military, geopolitical, and cultural realms. Despite the emergence of alternative power centers, a meticulous analysis reveals that the world … Read more