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

General A one-day conference titled “Devolution of Power to Local Governments: Challenges and Reforms” was organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) on September 30, 2015 at Islamabad Hotel, Islamabad. The conference comprised of one working session, in addition to inaugural and concluding…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 26/11/2015

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US tilt towards Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific’s strategic significance coupled with the region’s economic progress has raised the region’s stature for regional as well as global players. Hillary Clinton at the East West Centre, Honolulu described the pivot strategy as: “It is becoming increasingly clear that in…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 09/11/2015

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Global Trade and geo-politics

The former Director General of the WTO, Pascal Lamy, suggested to an audience in Melbourne in November 2012 that the ‘rising weight of influence of emerging economies has shifted the balance of power’ in the global trading system, and that there has…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 13/10/2015

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UN Security Council and Reform Debate

United Nations, the international body formed after the end of World War-II, since its creation has expanded enormously. Presently, the UN member states strength is 193. UN has been actively involved in peacekeeping operations world over. The debate to reform/restructure the Security…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 21/09/2015

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Regional Peace

India-Pakistan peace talks have been cancelled. Indian reluctance to include Kashmir in the talks and the “precondition” that the Pakistani side would not consult the Kashmiri leadership were the reasons for the cancellation. Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said that India would…

IPRI Review by Amna Ejaz Rafi 11/06/2015

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FATA’S JOURNEY TOWARDS PEACE

Pakistan is fighting terrorism for more than a decade. Over these years, a number of anti-terrorist operations have been conducted in the tribal area. The peace agreements between the militants and the government were signed to ensure peace in the region. But…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 02/06/2015

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A New Era in US-India Ties

President Barack Obama’s visit to India holds significance for the regional actors, and in particular the US ally – Pakistan. The visit seems to be a determining factor of the US policy towards the region, in post-withdrawal phase. President Obama is the…

Regions by Amna Ejaz Rafi 29/04/2015

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Chinese President Visit to Pakistan

Chinese President Xi Jinping visit to Pakistan has concluded. The visit has raised the morale of the Pakistani nation. The cooperative agreements inked during the visit and, in particular, the ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’ has strengthened Islamabad’s regional standing. Chinese investments will surely…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 16/04/2015

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Pakistan-Myanmar Trade Ties: Likely Prospects

Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country. Oil and natural gas dominate Myanmar's exports. Myanmar is the lead country in agriculture and energy sectors in the regional grouping – BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation). Myanmar’s main…

IPRI Review Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 01/04/2015

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Terrorists fail to divide us

Terrorists are intolerant species, their tactics is to bomb and kill. The recent attacks on Churches in Lahore, in which, fifteen people were killed and around 75 injured have triggered hue and cry in the Christian community. Children and women were also…

Conference “Devolution of Power to Local Governments: Challenges and Reforms”

US tilt towards Asia Pacific

Global Trade and geo-politics

UN Security Council and Reform Debate

Regional Peace

FATA’S JOURNEY TOWARDS PEACE

A New Era in US-India Ties

Chinese President Visit to Pakistan

Pakistan-Myanmar Trade Ties: Likely Prospects

Terrorists fail to divide us

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