khalid, Author at IPRI - Islamabad Policy Research Institute

Newspaper Article by khalid 26/03/2014

Indian Arms build-up and Regional Stability

Since coming into power, Pakistan’s new government is pursing the objective of peaceful neighbourhood. A number of initiatives are on the cards to improve relations with all neighbouring counties—especially India. For example, allowing India a non-discriminatory access to Pakistani markets appears around…

Newspaper Article by khalid 19/03/2014

274Views

Afghan elections: A formidable challenge

First general election aimed at a peaceful transfer of power is an eye catching event. Most immediate and formidable challenge for the US and the incumbent government of Afghanistan is to make the forthcoming Afghan elections appear as a credible and popular…

Newspaper Article by khalid 11/03/2014

399Views

Countering Terrorism—A complex enterprise

As militancy and negotiations move in tandem, a recently surfaced splinter group of Taliban hit the headlines through its lethal attack on district courts’ complex in the heart of Islamabad. Fizza Malik, a young Pakistani lawyer was amongst those unfortunate ones who…

Newspaper Article by khalid 03/03/2014

305Views

Internal security: Between pillar and post

Following the Taliban’s announcement for a month long ceasefire, the government has also reciprocated by suspending air strikes while retaining the option to respond to violent attacks. Cease fire by the Taliban has thrown up an interesting opportunity in the context of our…

Newspaper Article by khalid 28/02/2014

349Views

Harnessing Coal and Atom

Pakistan has struggled with scheduled and unscheduled power cuts for decades. Problem started becoming particularly chronic since 2005 due to rise in oil prices. Bill for oil import currently stands at $14 billion approximately. “Pakistan has been facing rising oil prices and…

Newspaper Article by khalid 17/02/2014

275Views

Turkey strives to stabilize Afghanistan

This is a defining year in Afghanistan’s history. The drawdown of occupation forces by the end of year will be a watershed event. Pakistan supports a sovereign, independent and united Afghanistan and hopes that drawdown will be managed while preserving regional peace…

Newspaper Article by khalid 10/02/2014

344Views

Kashmir: A lingering anguish

There is no country in the world, including India, that does not recognize Kashmir as a disputed territory; and there is no country in the world except India that does not want its resolution in line with the aspirations of the people…

Newspaper Article by khalid 04/02/2014

338Views

Strategic dialogue and Tactical effects

Week long ministerial level meeting of Pakistan-US strategic dialogue concluded on a positive note. Event has resumed after a lull of three years marked by irritants and breakdowns. Credit for re-railing the dialogue goes to both sides. Pak-US bilateral is a complex relationship…

Newspaper Article by khalid 27/01/2014

307Views

Tackling Terrorism: Time is the Essence!

While international focus is on bracing up for post 2014 Afghanistan, recent spiralling terrorist attacks have propped up a national contingency for us—tackling 2014 Pakistan. Unrelenting events of terrorism have weakened the pro-dialogue constituency and have strengthened the hawkish school of thought…

Newspaper Article by khalid 20/01/2014

606Views

Nuclear power generation—Pakistan’s necessity

Last November, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif performed the ground breaking ceremony of Pakistan’s largest nuclear power projects, Kanupp-II and Kanupp-III. China is providing the two reactors alongside a concessional loan of $6.5 billion for the construction of these $9.59 billion plants. When completed…

Indian Arms build-up and Regional Stability

Afghan elections: A formidable challenge

Countering Terrorism—A complex enterprise

Internal security: Between pillar and post

Harnessing Coal and Atom

Turkey strives to stabilize Afghanistan

Kashmir: A lingering anguish

Strategic dialogue and Tactical effects

Tackling Terrorism: Time is the Essence!

Nuclear power generation—Pakistan’s necessity

IPRI

Quick Links

Contact