Tag: Russia
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Iran’s Chinese Air Defense Deal: A Blow to US Hegemony and a Step Toward Multipolarity
By Nasir Ismail | International Affairs Columnist The recent confirmation that Iran is acquiring advanced Chinese air defense systems marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape, further challenging US dominance in the Middle East while reinforcing the emerging multipolar world order. Analysts Carl Zha, Brian Berletic, Danny Haiphong, and KJ Noh dissect the implications…
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Steel, Sanctions, and Shifting Sands: Russia’s \$2.6B Gamble Reshapes South Asia
By Nasir Ismail | International Affairs Columnist When Pakistan and Russia recently inked a \$2.6 billion agreement to resurrect the long-dormant Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), few saw it as just another industrial project. Beneath the hum of furnaces and the gleam of molten metal lies a deeper truth—South Asia’s strategic map is being redrawn, and…
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The U.S. at a Crossroads: Adapt or Fade in a Changing World
By Nasir Ismail | International Affairs Columnist The United States stands on the precipice of a crisis—not of military defeat or economic collapse, but of irrelevance. For decades, the post-World War II order revolved around Washington’s dominance, but the world has moved on. The question now is whether America will adapt or cling to the…
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After winning military front, Pakistan must focus economic victory: Speakers
(APP/Web Desk): Since Pakistan Armed Forces have proved their metal in the recent war imposed by India, now it has become inevitable for Pakistan to take effective and viable measures to achieve eminent victory on economic front by exploiting massive opportunities available to it in the wake of historic military hallmark. Promoting trade with the…
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A Pragmatic Leader for a Progressive Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif’s Strategic Approach
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s tenure has marked a defining shift in Pakistan’s political and economic trajectory. Since taking office following the general elections of 2024, Sharif has sought to chart a course that stabilizes the country’s tumultuous economy while focusing on long-term growth and regional influence. His pragmatic approach to leadership—marked by strategic economic reforms,…
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Trump Needs a Strategy to End the Ongoing Ukraine War
Sources report that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump recently spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the Ukraine conflict and urging Putin to avoid escalating the situation. Trump also highlighted the substantial U.S. military presence in Europe as a reminder of American influence in the region. On the battlefield, Russia is reportedly advancing through Ukraine’s western…
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Heads of State talk informally at the SCO Summit
ISLAMABAD: Informal talks between the heads of member states continued at the SCO Summit in Pakistan’s federal capital, Islamabad. Regional issues and important challenges were also discussed in the informal discussion. Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang had a lively conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The conversation between the two leaders continued in a very…
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Photo of Indian FM’s Morning Walk goes Viral, During Pakistan Visit for SCO Summit
ISLAMABAD: A picture of Indian Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s morning walk in Islamabad, while he is visiting Pakistan for the SCO Summit has gone viral. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar was welcomed by the authorities at the airport. Later, the Indian Foreign Minister also attended the dinner hosted by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in…
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SCO Summit: We have to Work Together for Economic Development & Stability, Premier Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Welcoming the leaders and delegates for the SCO Summit at Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad, Premier Shehbaz Sharif delivered the inaugural address. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, alongside Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, welcomed the participants as they arrived at the venue after which a group photo session was conducted. Then the PM delivered his inaugural…
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SCO Summit | PM Sharif Welcomes World Leaders as they Arrive at the Convention Center
Islamabad: The 23rd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has started at the Jinnah Convention Center as world leaders and delegates arrive at the convention center. SCO Secretary General Zhang Ming arrived at the Jinnah Convention Center followed by the Iranian Minister of Industry Mohammad Atabak Noor, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, Turkmenistan’s Foreign…