khalid, Author at IPRI - Islamabad Policy Research Institute

Newspaper Article by khalid 01/06/2015

Afghan peace process begins to crawl!

Leaderships of Afghanistan and Pakistan have demonstrated that both countries are poised to work in unison to formulate a strategy for bringing peace to both the countries. As a first step, the two countries have decided to effectively counter the propaganda against…

Newspaper Article by khalid 25/05/2015

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CPEC and the Baluchistan factor

As if ethno-sectarian fiasco was not enough for keeping Baluchistan tense, route controversy over China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has added more fuel to the blaze. Going by the history of earlier Balochistan related mega projects, the CPEC is likely to become…

Newspaper Article by khalid 18/05/2015

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Our wanting counter terrorism effort

Whenever those responsible for counter terrorism claim success, terrorist make their presence and power felt through increasingly ferocious attacks. While one understands the complexity and enormity to terrorist activity, matching counter terrorism effort is glaringly missing. In the forefront is lack of…

Newspaper Article by khalid 11/05/2015

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Afghanistan back in focus

Flurry of activities about Afghanistan over the last two weeks have, once again, brought this country under international focus. Former President Asif Zardari led his party delegation to Kabul, Commander United States Forces in Afghanistan General John F Campbell called on Army…

Guest Lecture by khalid 05/05/2015

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Evolving regional dynamics

A stronger Pakistan is emerging, and now it can take stock of regional dynamics from a position of enhanced confidence. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) agreement and America’s clearance of Foreign Military Sale of Viper Attack Helicopters and Hellfire II Missiles to Pakistan…

Newspaper Article by khalid 27/04/2015

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Challenges to China-Pakistan cooperation

China’s investment plan in Pakistan with a special focus on development of infrastructure is a part of Chin’s overall initiative for Asia in general and South Asia in particular. China is also working for another regional connectivity plan to link with India,…

Regions by khalid 21/04/2015

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India preconditions talks with Pakistan

Alongside effective implementation of National Action Plan on counter terrorism, Operations Zarb-e-Azb and Khyber II have produced visible and measureable results. Pakistan’s effort towards counter terrorism is being recognized by all countries of the World. However, some writers and analysts continue to…

Newspaper Article by khalid 20/04/2015

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Balochistan needs careful handling

A lot has been written about government intervention to stop a discussion in one of the private sector universities about situation in Balochistan. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said in a statement issued on April 17: “It is extremely unfortunate and…

Newspaper Article by khalid 13/04/2015

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India preconditions talks with Pakistan

Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power, analyst were watching as to who would call the shots in Indian foreign policy—parliament or the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Now with BJP’s adoption of resolution on foreign policy the situation has become clear;…

Special Focus by khalid 06/04/2015

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Between the devil and the deep blue sea!

When the parliament meets today, treasury benches will have a lot to answer; there is a huge gap between the Pakistani and Saudi positions regarding the ongoing role of Pakistan in Yemen crisis—positions vary between meek denial by Pakistan and total embrace…

Afghan peace process begins to crawl!

CPEC and the Baluchistan factor

Our wanting counter terrorism effort

Afghanistan back in focus

Evolving regional dynamics

Challenges to China-Pakistan cooperation

India preconditions talks with Pakistan

Balochistan needs careful handling

India preconditions talks with Pakistan

Between the devil and the deep blue sea!

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