The concept of soft power has been attributed to political scientist Joseph S. Nye, Jr, a term he coined in the 1980s. At the same time, hard power uses military and economic means to persuade the behavior of other countries or actors. Soft power seeks to influence others via attraction or persuasion rather than coercion. … Read more
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, 2 February (WAI): Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Jalil Abbas Jilani, participated in Belgium’s 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum. The High Representative of the European Union, Joseph Borrell, invited the Foreign Minister to the Ministerial Forum. The meeting between Foreign Minister and EU High Representative Joseph Borrell occurred on the Ministerial Forum’s sidelines. The European Union … Read more
