By Maham Tahir ISLAMABAD : Pakistan and Saudi Arabia formalised a Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, under which “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.” The pact was signed in Riyadh by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was…
The visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif to Saudi Arabia marked not only a significant diplomatic event but also a historic reaffirmation of the enduring brotherhood between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The reception accorded to the Prime Minister underscored the depth of bilateral ties, the mutual trust, and the shared…
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become the most ambitious bilateral initiative between Pakistan and China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Its first phase focused on energy projects, transport networks, and major infrastructure. Now, with the launch of CPEC 2.0, the vision has expanded to industrial cooperation, agriculture modernization, technological innovation, Special Economic…
By Maham Tahir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has wrapped up a six-day visit to China that both sides billed as a reset for economic cooperation, with 21 MoUs and joint ventures worth about $8.5 billion signed in Beijing across agriculture, renewables, EVs, health, steel and other sectors. Officials told this correspondent that the agreements…
The question of whether India is waging a “water war” against Pakistan has resurfaced time and again, particularly whenever floods or water shortages strike. The issue is not just about rainfall or rivers; it touches the very heart of survival for millions of people in both countries. Water is life, and for Pakistan, which is…
People’s Republic of China has recently staged a spectacular display of military power, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. According to a report published in the BBC Urdu, the impressive event, held in Beijing’s iconic Tiananmen Square, was not only a commemoration of history but also a carefully orchestrated signal…
Islamabad (PNP Monitoring Desk) – On the topic of recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) declaration, Pakistan Television’s flagship program Newsroom hosted an extensive discussion on pressing national and regional issues. The talk show, moderated with a focus on analytical depth, brought together seasoned experts including Dr. Muhammad Arif (Foreign Affairs Analyst), climate commentators, and political…
For centuries, the Ravi River has been more than just a waterway; it has been a cultural heartbeat, a lifeline for agriculture, and a symbol of Punjab’s natural beauty. Flowing gracefully through the fertile plains, the river’s waters once nourished generations of farmers and provided sustenance to towns and villages scattered along its banks. However,…
For Pakistan, a country balancing its foreign policy between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing, the outcome of the recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, held in Alaska, holds significant diplomatic, strategic, and economic relevance. Let’s explores the possible impact of the Putin–Trump meeting on Pakistan’s foreign policy, its regional…
By: Mahwish Arif Climate change is no longer a distant threat to Pakistan; it is a daily reality. From the devastating 2022 floods that displaced over 33 million people to regular heatwaves and droughts, the country is facing the harsh grip of a warming world. Yet in this calamity, there is one group of…
