Opinion

By: Nigora Sultanova In recent years, the deepening cooperation between Uzbekistan and Pakistan has emerged as a significant new strategic direction across Eurasia. Two countries standing at the historic crossroads of ancient trade routes are now consistently building a modern “architecture of connectivity” that permeates all key areas, including the...

By Zafar Hussain Pakistan's ambitious Suthra Punjab (Clean Punjab) waste-to-value initiative has achieved widespread acclaim at home and abroad, attracting strong interest from Chinese investors and technology partners, while earning praise from Pakistani and global media for its scale, innovation and developmental impact. The programme is increasingly viewed as a...

By Abduaziz Khidirov In February 2026, a state visit by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will take place, aiming to become a defining stage in the development of the strategic partnership between the two countries. The upcoming high-level talks will...

(Global Times): “Leiden Rankings” from the Netherlands has recently drawn widespread attention. Eight of the world’s top ten universities on the list are from China, with Zhejiang University ranking first, while Harvard University of the US – long a fixture at the top – fell to third place.The results sparked...

In the early 2000, when the major economies grasping the world, a quiet idea was being introduced. In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill of Goldman Sachs coined the term “BRIC” to describe the fastest growing economies of the world Brazil, Russia, India and China to which he thought would be the...

One of the gravest trials endured by the Azerbaijani people in the twentieth century is associated with the events of the night of January 20. That night was not only remembered for the deployment of military equipment against unarmed civilians. It entered history as a moment when the patience, will,...

By: Kokab Rathore Pakistan's diplomatic standing has received a significant boost following the success of Bunyan-e-Marsoos, with geo-strategic deals and engagements leading to new defense agreements. A report describes that these deals, valued around $13 billion, and it could be a key economic driver for the country in upcoming years....

Why do people have children? In Pakistan, the answer is rarely just about choice or desire; it is deeply tied to survival, security, and social expectation. Children are often viewed as an investment: future caretakers who will financially and physically support parents in old age. In this framework, women bear...

By: Kokab Rathore China consistently presents itself as a constructive force in global peace by advocating dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiated solutions to international conflicts. It emphasizes respect for state sovereignty, non-interference, and multilateral cooperation through international institutions. By promoting economic development, mediation efforts, and peaceful coexistence, China seeks to contribute...

Pakistan has maintained a formal relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a Sectoral Dialogue Partner since 1993, a relationship that was further institutionalized through the ASEAN-Pakistan Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee (APJSCC) in 1999. To better understand the significance of this partnership, it is important to examine...