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Newspaper Article by khalid 30/03/2015

Back on feet or going for another fall?

[Featured Image Courtesy: Stratfor] After a long gap of seven years, it was refreshing to see the Republic Day parade back on track. Pakistan once again celebrated the event with traditional fervor and joy, which was becoming a fading memory. There are…

Newspaper Article by khalid 25/03/2015

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Inevitability of nuclear electricity generation

Along Karachi’s coast, construction of two additional 1,100 MW generation III AP 1000 nuclear power plants (KANUPP II & III) is under way. Earlier this month, experts form International Atomic Energy (IAEA) completed the key Generic Reactor Safety Review (GRSR) of these…

Newspaper Article by khalid 16/03/2015

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Intra Afghan Talks: Challenges and Prospects

Afghan government and the Taliban are poised to hold face-to-face talks following behind the scenes encouragement by Pakistan, America and other stakeholders.President Obama’s special envoy, Daniel F Feldman, has visited Islamabad and held important talks. Feldman appreciated Pakistan’s positive role for peace…

Regions by khalid 10/03/2015

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India Pakistan Talks: Difference of Approach

The Indian government has concluded that its provocative firing on the border and the LoC, is proving to be a big hindrance to normalizing bilateral ties. One of the first things that India wants to restore could be cross-LoC CBMs…

Newspaper Article by khalid 03/03/2015

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Evolving Opportunities for Pakistan-India Relations

Interesting developments are taking place in the context of Pakistan India relations. Indian Prime Minister, during his telephone call to the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on 13 February, informed about his intention to send his Foreign Secretary to Islamabad. Nawaz Sharif welcomed…

Regions by khalid 23/02/2015

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Natural Allies: Turkey-Pakistan-Afghanistan

During the recent Pakistan-Turkey summit, both sides explored options to assist Afghanistan in reaching a peace agreement with the Taliban. Pakistani and Afghan leadership has reached a conclusion to start joint efforts to counter militancy. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who recently…

Newspaper Article by khalid 16/02/2015

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Another round of Pakistan–India talks in the offing

In a follow-up action to his recent visit to India, President Obama’s half an hour phone call to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has set the stage for resumption of Pakistan-India dialogue. New Indian Foreign Secretary is likely to visit Pakistan to resume…

Newspaper Article by khalid 11/02/2015

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Modi—strategist or tactician

Following the footsteps of Kashmiris, people of Delhi flocked the polling booths on February 07, to register their anti-Modi sentiment. Exit polls predict that ‘Aam Aadmi’ (Common Man) Party may even win two third majority. After having invested substantial political capital in…

Newspaper Article by khalid 05/02/2015

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Kashmir Solidarity Day: Added Significance

Kashmir Solidarity Day was first observed in 1990 on the call of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Late Qazi Hussain Ahmed , who were then chief minister of Punjab and head of Kashmir Committee respectively. Keeping in view the importance of the…

Regions by khalid 26/01/2015

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Obama’s India

In run up to President Obama’s visit, India had worked over time to tarnish Pakistan’s image. On December 31, 2014, Indian media created frenzy that a Lashkar-e-Tiaba boat was intercepted by Indian Coast Guards. The story tellers portrayed that when boat was…

Back on feet or going for another fall?

Inevitability of nuclear electricity generation

Intra Afghan Talks: Challenges and Prospects

India Pakistan Talks: Difference of Approach

Evolving Opportunities for Pakistan-India Relations

Natural Allies: Turkey-Pakistan-Afghanistan

Another round of Pakistan–India talks in the offing

Modi—strategist or tactician

Kashmir Solidarity Day: Added Significance

Obama’s India

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