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
The International North-South Transportation Corridor (INSTC) represents an ambitious multimodal trade route that can optimize its connectivity potential by integrating with the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Both corridors are cost-effective, have a common connectivity link through Afghanistan, and have the potential
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a Chinese led investment plan wherein the focusis to connect to world regions through economic cooperation. So far, 151 countriesfrom Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East have joined BRI. The two-way tradeinvestment between China and
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
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
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 on September 22, 2023.
Shifting to human security and empowering the disempowered is enshrined in National Security Policy 2022-2026
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Meet Our Team President Lt. Gen. Majid Ehsan, HI(M) (Retd) Lt. Gen. Majid Ehsan, HI(M) (Retd) Lt. Gen. (R) Majid Ehsan, HI(M) is a retired three-star general of the Pakistan Army with over 35 years of distinguished service, including senior leadership roles
The narrative of geo-economics, in the backdrop of emerging trade corridors through Pakistan, is mainly focused on transforming the country into a commercial and investment hub. To evolve into a dependable node connecting Asia’s different sub-regions, Pakistan needs to strengthen its economic
