Prominent Pakistani politician, intellectual and analyst Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, in a significant development for intercontinental Eurasian political cooperation, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Asia-Europe Political Forum (AEPF). The decision came at the Forum’s annual conference held in Budapest, Hungary — a gathering that drew parliamentarians, political leaders and think-tank representatives…
In recent days, two important diplomatic moves in South Asia and the broader region have caught Pakistan’s attention. First, the neighbouring country of Iran has offered to act as a mediator between Pakistan and the government of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Second, Turkiye has announced a significant delegation to Pakistan in order to help break the deadlock…
In a meeting closely watched by the entire world, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-level summit in Busan, South Korea. The event brought a sense of cautious optimism as both leaders announced progress on some of the most contentious issues in their long-running trade dispute—tariffs, rare-earth exports, and agricultural…
US President Donald Trump, while speaking at a regional meeting in South Korea on Wednesday, once again credited himself with preventing a full-scale war between India and Pakistan. He claimed that both nations were “going at it,” with seven planes shot down, and that he stepped in by threatening them with 250 per cent tariffs…
The year 1949 stands as a historic turning point not just for China but also for Asia and the global balance of power. With the victory of the Communist Party of China (CPC) under Mao Zedong, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was proclaimed on October 1, 1949, replacing the Republic of China (ROC) that…
Few voices in Pakistan speak with as much authority on nuclear deterrence as Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed. His credibility is not theoretical; it is rooted in Pakistan’s defining moment of nuclear history. In the context of emerging worrisome situation after the Israeli attacks against Qatar, several TV channels invited him for the candid discussion revolving…
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…
