China & South Asia
INDIA’S protracted, unsuccessful dialogue with China on the boundary dispute brings home a fundamental that talks are doomed to failure unless both parties are...
CPEC body to visit China in attempt to address opposition’s reservations
ISLAMABAD: Members of the parliamentary committee on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will be heading to China for a week, where Chinese authorities are...
Ali Haider Gilani, Ex-Pakistan Leader’s Son, Is Rescued After 3 Years
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — After three years in captivity, a son of a former Pakistani prime minister was freed by Afghan and United States security...
Maleeha scorns Indian maps depicting Jammu and Kashmir as part of India
UNITED NATIONS: Maleeha Lodhi heavily criticised maps released by India that depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of India. Pakistan’s permanent representative to the...
US Will Not Oppose Afghan Peace Talks with Armed Group
The United States on Monday said it will not oppose the ongoing political talks aimed at resolving conflicts between the Afghan government and the...
‘India might not be able to defend itself from Pakistani missiles’
ISLAMABAD: A nuclear expert from Moscow says despite heavy investments in developing anti-ballistic missile systems, India may not be able to fully defend itself...
Consolidation of democracy top US priority in Pakistan: Olson
WASHINGTON: The US administration has informed Congress that the consolidation of democratic institutions is one of its key initiatives in Pakistan.
Ambassador Richard Olson...
Tajikistan to supply 1000 MW electricity to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Central Asia South Asia 1000 (CASA1000) project to supply 1000 megawatts electricity, through a 750 kilometer-long transmission line from Tajikistan to Pakistan,...
China Silk Road Initiative Seen as Game Changer
BANGKOK—China’s “Silk Road” trade and economic network, launched in 2013 by President Xi Jinping, is being seen by many as a potential "gamer changer"...
China ‘coordinating’ with Pakistan to block India’s entry into NSG
China and Pakistan are closely coordinating moves to block India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Beijing is using Pakistan’s Non Starter position...
