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Criticism of CPEC is proof of progress

By Liu Zongyi Pakistan's Sindh Province saw a bomb attack against Chinese engineers and small-scale protests against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) recently. Meanwhile, the Pakistani government claimed that anti-CPEC…

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Nawaz Sharif is the only viable option for Pakistan

By Tom Hussain Pakistan has undergone a breathless eight years since its third transition from military rule to elected parliamentary governance in 2008. The elections that year were overshadowed by…

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Pakistan & Syria – Centers of the Great Game

By Sajjad Shaukat Hans J. Morgenthau opines, “The true nature of the policy is concealed by ideological justifications and rationalization. Therefore, the ideology provides a mask behind which the ulterior…

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India mustn’t let nuclear ambitions blind itself

By Wang Wenwen Last week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a diplomatic journey, traveling halfway across the world with his top goal to garner support for his country's…

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Ashraf Ghani’s war strategy will fail

By Aimal Faizi Suffering from a frenzied response to the increasing terrorist threats emanating from Pakistan, President Ashraf Ghani has hardened his position on war and peace in Afghanistan. Under…

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Panama Papers and Beijing bases add to Sharif’s burdens

By Ahmed Rashid As though it were a giant spider, the Panama Papers leak has another victim caught in its web. Iceland's Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson stepped aside as prime minister…

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India’s bid for ‘ second strike capability ’ to put pressure on Pakistan

Indian moves towards 'second strike capability' would compel Pakistan to follow suit, says an official of Strategic Plans Division (SPD), which serves as the secretariat of National Command Authority. “Development…

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Pakistan’s tactical nukes, India’s strategic dilemma

By Kunal Singh For someone who does not follow nuclear warfare tidbits, it would not make much sense that low-yield and short-range nuclear weapons of Pakistan could cause more headache…

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Is Pakistan ready to diversify its economy?

The Gulf States have responded with unprecedented speed and daring to the possible impact of the oil crisis on their economies. Led by a new generation of leaders especially in…

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Over 400 men connected to Yadav nabbed in Pakistan

Pakistani security forces have arrested more than 400 people/saboteurs belonging to Kulbushan Yadav network operating in Pakistan for over a decade. Soon after the arrest of Kulbushan, three Indian engineers…

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