Monday, December 18th, 2023
The Theory of Neorealism and U.S. Foreign Policy
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Neorealist theory is the simplest way to understand how countries interact. It’s like the basic starting point for studying how nations relate to each other. Almost every other theory in international relations refers back to neorealism to explain their ideas. Realism, which is the oldest way of thinking about international politics, goes way back to the time of Thucydides. But when we talk about realism in this context, we mean it as a theoretical part of international relations, not a philosophy of science. It is importantRead More
Foreigners cannot stay in Pakistan indefinitely without visa: Solangi
ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP/DNA): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Monday said that foreigners including Afghan citizens could not stay in Pakistan indefinitely without a visa. Talking to “Hum News” the minister said that some foreign countries had criticized Pakistan for sending illegal immigrants back to their countries. “There are about 20,000 Afghans in Pakistan who worked with the US coalition forces,” Murtaza Solangi said. The minister said that the Taliban government was established in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, but the US andRead More
Pakistan issues visas to Indian Hindu Pilgrims for visit to Katas Raj, Chakwal
ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi has issued 62 visas to a group of Indian Hindu pilgrims for their visit to Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, in Chakwal district of Punjab from 19-25 December 2023. Expressing his views on the occasion, Charge d’ Affaires, Mr. Aizaz Khan, wished the pilgrims a safe journey and memorable stay in Pakistan. Under the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, each year thousands of Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan to attend variousRead More
Pakistan and Norway celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Norway. ISLAMABAD, 18 DEC: /DNA/ – Pakistan and Norway have continued to grow over the past 75 years on the basis of mutual respect and shared values. The two countries enjoy a mutually beneficial partnership in political, economic, academic, environmental, social and cultural domains. There is a common desire to promote regional and global peace, security and sustainable development. Pakistan-Norway relations are marked by high-level exchanges and contacts with frequent meetings at the leadership level. TheRead More
Siraj rules out any electoral alliance with PML-N, PPP
ISLAMABAD, DEC 18 (DNA) — The Jamaat-e-Islami will not form an alliance with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz or the Pakistan Peoples Party in the upcoming elections, JI chief Sirajul Haq announced on Sunday. In a statement released here, Siraj added that the Jamaat-e-Islami would contest the elections on the manifesto of peace, progress and prosperity, aiming to end the culture of governors’ houses and commissioners’ houses built on vast areas spanning 8 kanals. The JI chief stated that his party would convey the message of real change to the peopleRead More
CM Punjab emphasizes agricultural growth as key to economic prosperity
LAHORE, Dec 18: /DNA/ – Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad called on Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi to discuss the prevailing economic situation and matters relating to The Bank of Punjab & The Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank. CM Naqvi expressed his commitment to increasing production by implementing measures such as providing subsidies and soft loans to the farmers. Recognizing the need to alleviate the financial burden on small-scale farmers, he emphasized that fostering higher production is paramount. The anticipated positive outcomes include widespread benefits from enhanced economicRead More