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China’s Rise and the Balance of Global Power
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer China’s rise as a global superpower has been accompanied by a perceived sense of ambiguity and uncertainty surrounding its foreign policy strategy. China has articulated its foreign policy objectives through official channels its actual intentions and methods have been subject to speculation and debate among policymakers and scholars. This has led to concerns about China’s long-term goals and the potential implications for global security and stability. The elusive nature of China’s strategy can be attributed to several factors, including the country’s historical and cultural context, itsRead More
New islands appear after Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
DNA JAKARTA: Two new islands have emerged in waters surrounding Mount Anak Krakatau following a major eruption last month that grounded flights for days, the head of Indonesia’s volcano monitoring agency said Friday. The islands were spotted in satellite images of the water-filled caldera in which Anak Krakatau stands, Rita Susilawati of the PVMBG Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation told. “Based on an evaluation of Sentinel satellite imagery, two formations resembling small islands can be seen around Mount Anak Krakatau” in the Sunda Strait between Java and SumatraRead More
Pakistan launches first Multi-Sectoral Care Working Group with UN Women
ISLAMABAD, OCT 2 /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan, through the Ministry of Human Rights, in partnership with UN Women, inaugurated the Knowledge Exchange and Action-Oriented Forum on Transforming Care Systems and formally launched Pakistan’s first Multi-Sectoral Care Working Group (MCWG), creating a national platform to recognize, reduce and redistribute unpaid care work, and to unlock women’s full economic participation. The two-day forum brought together representatives from federal and provincial governments, development partners, academia, civil society, the private sector and care practitioners to move from dialogue to delivery: strengthening institutionalRead More
UK to continue supporting Pakistan, says Jane Mariott
Finance Minister, British High Commissioner Discuss Economic Reforms, Trade and Investment Cooperation Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Jane Marriott CMG OBE, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, to discuss Pakistan’s economic reform priorities and opportunities to deepen trade and investment cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. She was accompanied by Development Director Mr. Sam Waldock and Senior Economist Mr. Louie Dane. The Finance Minister welcomed the British High Commissioner and appreciated the United Kingdom’s continued support for Pakistan’s economic reformRead More
Russian wants a political solution of Ukraine issue
Ambassador Khorev argued that the crisis extends beyond a bilateral dispute between Russia and Ukraine, portraying it instead as a wider confrontation between Russia and Western powers Ansar Mahmood Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Albert P. Khorev addressed a gathering on the evolving situation in and around Ukraine, presenting Russia’s perspective on the military, political, economic, and legal aspects of the ongoing conflict. The briefing began on a solemn note as participants observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the Siege of Leningrad, marking the 85th anniversary ofRead More
Saudi Crown Prince vows ‘decisive’ response to threats, urges regional de-escalation
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the Kingdom would respond “decisively” to any threat or attack against its security, while stressing that Riyadh would continue working to reduce regional tensions and support diplomatic solutions. “We will not hesitate to respond decisively to any threat or aggression aimed at undermining the security of our country,” the Crown Prince said in the annual royal address to the Shura Council in Riyadh, delivered on behalf of King Salman. For more Saudi news, visit our dedicated page. MBS saidRead More