Amna Ejaz Rafi, Author at IPRI - Islamabad Policy Research Institute

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 05/06/2025

CPEC Extension to Afghanistan: Boosting Regional Cooperation

Trilateral talks push to extend CPEC to Afghanistan, boosting regional connectivity, economic growth, and joint efforts against terrorism in South Asia The trilateral meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China in Beijing (May 21, 2025) called for extending the…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 15/05/2025

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India’s Failed Aggression: Pakistan’s Military Response And The Rise Of Regional Connectivity

Pakistan's decisive military response countered India's aggression, reinforced regional sovereignty, and highlighted the strength of Pakistan-China ties in promoting peace and connectivity India’s attempt to challenge Pakistan’s sovereignty has been countered by Pakistan’s impeccable defence. India, in a cowardly attempt, targeted mosques…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 22/10/2024

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Targeting CPEC: Points To Ponder

On October 6, a convoy of Chinese employees was attacked by terrorists near the Karachi airport. A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) was used for the attack which claimed the lives of two Chinese engineers. The Chinese engineers were part of the…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 13/09/2024

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China’s Economic Journey

China’s economic journey from state-led industrialisation to international markets is an outcome of a capitalist development strategy. Initially, China tried to attract the foreign investment by inviting companies’ in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The SEZs in coastal areas of China gave…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 23/08/2024

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Quota Politics and Hasina’s Ouster

Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur was shot by police gunfire. The incident took place outside the university where students were protesting against the government’s quota reforms. Was it just to use force against the students? Seeing the political…

PAPER by Amna Ejaz Rafi 02/05/2024

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Belt and Road Initiative: Objectives and Challenges

Download The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a Chinese led investment plan wherein the focus is to connect to world regions through economic cooperation. So far, 151 countries from Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East have joined BRI. The two-way trade investment…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 25/04/2024

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Iran-Israel Confrontation

Iran has directly confronted Israel. The confrontation was a result of an attack at Iranian Consulate in Damascus. Israel has denied the attack on Iranian Consulate. The attack claimed the lives of 13 people, including senior Iranian commanders. The retaliation by Iran…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 17/04/2024

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Connectivity Through BRI – OpEd

Does the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) signify China’s political growth or is it reflective of the developing world’s inclination towards economic connectivity? In either of the case, it is the new trend of regional connectivity that is gaining momentum. China’s outreach…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 09/04/2024

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Pakistan: Dynamics Of CPEC In Realpolitik – OpEd

CPEC is a ray of hope for the people of Pakistan who have fought back militancy and are still fighting. The first 10 years of CPEC has led to an investment of US$ 26 billion in Pakistan. 8,000 megawatts of electricity have…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 09/12/2023

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BRI and its flagship project CPEC

In an age where the digital realm has evolved into a theater of strategic importance, a significant and meticulously planned diplomatic endeavor unfolded when high-ranking defense officials from the United States and China converged at the Pentagon for a momentous cybersecurity summit…

CPEC Extension to Afghanistan: Boosting Regional Cooperation

India’s Failed Aggression: Pakistan’s Military Response And The Rise Of Regional Connectivity

Targeting CPEC: Points To Ponder

China’s Economic Journey

Quota Politics and Hasina’s Ouster

Belt and Road Initiative: Objectives and Challenges

Iran-Israel Confrontation

Connectivity Through BRI – OpEd

Pakistan: Dynamics Of CPEC In Realpolitik – OpEd

BRI and its flagship project CPEC

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