Opinion

By Markiian Chuchuk Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan February 24 marks four years since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. For the fifth consecutive year, Ukraine has been resisting the invasion, exercising the inherent right of self-defense enshrined in...

Recently, data released by China's General Administration of Customs showed that in the first 11 months of 2025, China's trade surplus reached US$1.08 trillion, exceeding the trillion-dollar mark for the first time. This is strong evidence of the resilience of China's foreign trade. However, some people have seized the opportunity...

By Kokab Rathore The year 2025 was recorded as the second-warmest year in modern history, surpassed only by 2024. These elevated temperatures were particularly striking given the occurrence of a La Niña event during the year. Typically, La Niña conditions bring cooler global temperatures, as colder water rises to the...

By Akramjon Ne’matov The state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to Pakistan, by its scale, depth of agenda, and achieved results, can rightfully be described as historic. It not only consolidated the transition of bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level, but also effectively...

BY CENTER FOR TRADE AND ECONOMIC STRATEGIES (CTES) For a long time, the map of Central Asia was perceived as an immutable given, where major routes and economic vectors invariably led to the North or the East. However, the state visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Islamic Republic of...

By: Kokab Rathore On every 5 February 2026, Pakistan commemorates Kashmir Solidarity Day, reaffirming its enduring commitment to the people of Kashmir and their legitimate struggle. Observed nationwide, the day brings together citizens from all segments of society through rallies, seminars, and symbolic human chains that reflect a shared sense...

By Muhammad Salman Masood The conception of the Pak-Saudi relationship can be said to be the mainstay of the Pakistani foreign policy since the establishment of the nation of Pakistan in 1947. Historically, the society was introduced to this bond by telling a story of Islamic Brotherhood, which was born...

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...