by Mustafa Tanveer | Aug 28, 2025 | Afghanistan, China
Pakistan’s geography gives it a unique strategic position. It acts as an overland bridge linking China and Afghanistan. Along its northern frontier lies Chitral District. This district borders Afghanistan’s remote Wakhan Corridor. The highlands of Chitral provide a...
by Mustafa Tanveer | Aug 27, 2025 | China, Economy & Food Security, World-Affairs
Pakistan faces two economic paths. The Washington Consensus calls for open markets, subsidy cuts, privatization, and strict fiscal rules. Its backers say efficiency and growth follow when markets stay free. The Beijing Consensus stresses a strong state role. It favors...
by Mustafa Tanveer | Aug 26, 2025 | China, Economy & Food Security
The Chinese Yuan, or renminbi, is rising in global finance. In 2016, the IMF added it to the Special Drawing Rights basket. This gave the yuan global credibility. It showed recognition of China’s growing power. Since then, Beijing has pushed hard for the...
by Mustafa Tanveer | Aug 25, 2025 | World-Affairs
Pakistan and Turkmenistan agree to fast-track gas pipeline project involving Afghanistan and Indiahttps://t.co/VMk0KUeQxk Pakistan and Turkmenistan agreed on Wednesday to fast-track a major pipeline project that will allow the Central Asian state to supply natural gas...
by Mustafa Tanveer | Aug 24, 2025 | World-Affairs
Pakistan’s exports to South Asian neighbors have lagged far behind those to its ECO partners. Recent studies show Pakistan’s export share to ECO countries ranges from 4.8% to 14.2% of total exports. Trade within SAARC remains negligible. Intra-SAARC trade captures...
