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 became a member of SCO in June 2017. From 2005 to 2017, it enjoyed the status of SCO Observer State. Pakistan’s association with SCO is relatively new, but its association with SCO Member States is longstanding. It shares historical, cultural, civilizational and geographical ties with SCO Member States. Active participation in SCO reflects Pakistan’s … Read more
Abstract Breast cancer is a severe health concern in Central Asia and Pakistan, compounded by fast rising incidence rates caused by changing lifestyles and diets. One in nine women in Pakistan have a lifetime risk of diagnosis, making it the country with the highest incidence among Asian nations. According to the World Health Organization, cancer … Read more
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
Islamabad, 16 July 2024 (WAI):Â World Affairs Insider proudly announces the release of its first book, “Two Nations, One Voice: The Dynamics of Cultural Diplomacy between Pakistan and the United States of America.” Authored by Hira Sarwar, this groundbreaking work delves into the multifaceted aspects of cultural diplomacy, offering an in-depth analysis of the longstanding and … 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
Pakistan is very important for the region. Pakistan became independent in 1947, but it is still not independent. Pakistan has been under the pressure of a superpower since the day before. That is why Pakistan is burdened with debt, whose burden is on the shoulders of the people of the state. On the other hand, the … Read more
In a historic ceremony in Beijing, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, they signed a trilateral intergovernmental agreement to construct a new railway line, which was set to revolutionize trade and economic cooperation between the three nations. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hailed the agreement as a symbol of … Read more
Peshawar, 11 June 2024 (WAI): The Regional Connectivity Center at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBUWP), in collaboration with the Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, hosted a groundbreaking international conference on “Enhancing Regional Connectivity for the Betterment of Shared Future … Read more
