Surprisingly, the long-settled India-Sri Lanka dispute over Katchatheevu Island has again taken center stage. The tiny, uninhabited island, spanning approximately 1.9 square kilometers (0.7 square miles), lies in the Palk Strait, which separates India and Sri Lanka. Here are the key points: Historical Context: Since 1921, both British colonies, India and Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) … Read more
Islamabad, 13th Feb 2024(WAI): Pakistan’s export landscape witnessed significant changes in the first half of the 2023/24 fiscal year, according to data released by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) on Monday. Exports to high-priced European and North American markets experienced a decline during this period, contrasting with China maintaining its position as Pakistan’s … Read more
Islamabad, 20 December 2023 (WAI): Dr. Arif Alvi, the President, has emphasized the importance of stepping up commercial, economic, and cultural ties with Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri Lanka, and Cyprus. In conversations with the High Commissioners and Ambassadors-designate of the Democratic Socialist of Sri Lanka, the Republic of Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Arab … Read more
The cricketing world is ablaze with controversy as the International Cricket Council (ICC) imposes a ban on Sri-Lanka, echoing a similar fate suffered by Zimbabwe. Allegations of political interference have cast a shadow over these cricketing nations, prompting a barrage of questions regarding the ICC’s consistency in handling such matters. This article delves deep into the … Read more
Islamabad, 10 July 2023 (WAI): Pakistan will host the first-ever international “Gandhara Symposium” in Islamabad, Pakistan, on July 11-13 to revitalize the country’s ancient Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist legacy in Islamabad. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will address the inaugural session of the three-day Symposium titled “Cultural Diplomacy: Reviving … Read more
