Cultural institutions have an impact that transcends national boundaries and supports soft power diplomacy. Mutual artistic manifestations promote understanding and goodwill between the nations and present a favorable picture of them to the outside world. Exchanging cultural expressions, promoting understanding, and creating connections between countries are all part of cultural diplomacy. Collaborations on literary, musical, … Read more
“دریا صرف تہذیب بناتے نہیں، مٹاتے بھی ہیں” The Ravi River story began not with thunder—but with a song. “Je aithon kadi Ravi lang jaave, hayati Punj-aabi ban jaave,main bairiyaan hazaar torr laan, main pani ichon saah nichorr laan…”— Sajjad Ali, “Ravi vich Pani” For decades, these lines had been a metaphor, a sigh for … Read more
October is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about the disease, encourage early detection, and support patients and survivors. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide, and despite medical advances, it continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year. According to the World Health … Read more
After a prolonged diplomatic freeze, Pakistan and Bangladesh have embarked on a promising path of rapprochement, marked by high-level engagements, maritime breakthroughs, trade revitalization, and military cooperation. The evolving geopolitical climate in South Asia, especially after the Indo-Pakistan War of 2025, has created new opportunities for strategic realignment. The diplomatic relationship between Pakistan and Bangladesh … Read more
Manmohan Singh, India’s 13th Prime Minister, passed away on December 26, 2024, at 92, leaving a legacy of unparalleled contributions to economic reform and international diplomacy. Singh was instrumental in reshaping India’s economic landscape and fostering meaningful engagement with Pakistan. His tenure was marked by efforts to bridge divides and promote mutual understanding, often using … Read more
South Asia faces a severe air pollution crisis, with smog emerging as a significant health and environmental challenge. Pakistan and India, neighboring countries with shared geographic and climatic conditions, consistently rank among the world’s most polluted nations. This article delves into the causes of smog in the region, highlights the associated socio-economic impacts, and examines … Read more
Pakistan experienced a historic surge in rice exports. Previously, exports reached a high of 4.8 million tons, valued at about $2.5 billion in FY2021-22. In the first 11 months of FY2022-23, this figure rose to an estimated 5.6 million tons, worth $3.5 billion. The increased global demand for rice was influenced by factors like India’s … Read more
To thoroughly understand a society, its political activities, and the state machinery that ultimately shapes international politics, it is crucial to study how structural units of that very society work. The world is, after all, a mosaic of different patches that we call states. These states are made by human beings, who are their basic … Read more
Islamabad, 17 May 2024 (WAI): The Metallurgical Corporation of China (MCC) has expressed profound interest in increasing its investment in Pakistan’s mineral and mining sector. The Chinese company’s delegation, led by its Chairman Wang Jaicheng, expressed interest during their meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday. The company gave the Prime Minister an in-depth … Read more
India’s renewed interest in strengthening its space programs, exemplified by the launch of Chandrayaan-3, has sparked a debate over its implications for Pakistan and the overall strategic stability of South Asia. The rapid technological and economic advancements of India have enabled it to invest in outer space and gain an advantage in communication, navigation, surveillance, … Read more
