Islamabad, 25 March 2024 (WAI): Pakistan extends its warm appreciation for the United Nations Security Council’s recent resolution, Resolution 2728, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, particularly during the sacred month of Ramadan. This significant step reflects the international community’s commitment to alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people and restoring peace to … Read more
Brussels, 22 March 2024(WAI): Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar and the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Almazrouel Suhail, convened on the sidelines of the Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan promptly shared a statement on social media app X, detailing the key … Read more
Shenzhen, 13 March 2024 (WAI): The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has unveiled a significant discovery in the South China Sea, announcing identifying a new oil field with substantial reserves. This oil field, named the South Kaiping oil field, boasts proven oil and gas reserves totaling an impressive 102 million tons of oil equivalent. … Read more
What are SMPTS? Strategic maritime transport passages (SMTPs) are geographically critical chokepoints or waterways. Important SMTPs are the Strait of Hormuz, Malacca, the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, and Bab el Mandeb. These passages play a crucial role in international trade and transportation. They not only facilitate trade but also have military and strategic consequences. … Read more
Abu Dhabi, 2 March 2024 (WAI): The conclusion of the 13th ministerial summit of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, marked by the temporary extension of an e-commerce moratorium and the absence of agreements on agriculture and fisheries, casts doubt on the future of global trade cooperation. The WTO, the … Read more
Beijing, 1 March 2024 (WAI): Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated the urgent need for the international community to prioritize a ceasefire and ensure the safety of civilians in Gaza during her routine briefing. In response to a query regarding a proposal from Qatari mediators for Israel to pause its offensive in Gaza during … Read more
The global dynamics are undergoing significant change. Once isolated, Saudi Arabia is becoming more and more prominent as established patterns break down. The Kingdom is brought to light due to its strategic location, abundant petrochemical reserves, and ambitious modernization plans. This raises significant concerns regarding Saudia’s influence on the developing global order and its effects … Read more
As the geopolitical landscape in South Asia continues to evolve, the recent escalation in tensions between Iran and Pakistan presents a significant challenge to regional stability. The exchange of airstrikes across their shared border, sparked by insurgent activities, underscores the deep-rooted issues that plague this volatile region. It is imperative that both nations, along with … Read more
The Palestine-Israel conflict is a long-standing rivalry in the region of the Levant between the Israeli state and the Palestinian people. This conflict includes the Gaza Strip, Jerusalem West Bank, and Khan Younis. This conflict began in the 20th century. The main areas of this conflict include the status of Jerusalem, water rights, Jewish settlements, … Read more
Islamabad, 16 February 2024(WAI): The Government of Pakistan is actively considering integrating a $10 billion Saudi Aramco refinery project into the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as disclosed by sources in the Petroleum Division. Pakistani officials and representatives from Sinopec Engineering Group (SEG) in Beijing unveiled Aramco’s proposal to involve Sinopec as a technical and equity … Read more
