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By Manish Rai  Recently in the last few months, there have been a lot of diplomatic initiatives taken up by the Gulf states to improve relations with Damascus. Most important of them was Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. This meeting is viewed as the most significant step towards ending Syria’s decade-long regional isolation. Also, in a recent visit to Abu Dhabi in March this year, the UAE gave President Assad the full red-carpet welcome which was a brazen display of defiance against the United States and its European allies who…

The outlook for the world economy is improving thanks to an acceleration of growth in the short term, while inflation will close 2023 at 7%. By region, the United States will grow by 1%, but will enter recession in the first quarter of 2024, while the Eurozone will grow by 0.6%, Latin America by 1.6%, and Asia Pacific by 2.5%. MAPFRE Economics, MAPFRE’s research arm, has raised the global growth forecast to 2.8% in 2023 — up from 2% at the beginning of the year — as we see a better overall contribution from all economic regions, thanks to an…

These are two of the findings in a landmark research publication, the Future of English: Global Perspectives, published by the British Council on 18 April. This is the first publication in a major programme of research and global engagement started by the British Council in 2020. The Future of English research programme will shine a light on the trends driving the use of English as a global language and provide data to inform policy makers, educators, researchers, and others interested in this important topic. Key findings: • English is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is the…

By: Syed Shaheen Chishti Saudi Arabia is a unique country both for Muslims and non-Muslims; most of its post independent governance has been managed by the House of Saud royal family. Saud Royal family, especially MBS, holds an important position in the hearts of 1.8 billion Muslims across the world as the custodian of the two holy places in Makah and Medina. It is the first time since September 1932 that the government is passing between generations and the King in waiting is a young H.E. Mohammed bin Salman. It is important time for the world to reengage themselves with…

The U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer; Federal Secretary at the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation, and Coordination, Dr. Muhammad Fakhre Alam Irfan; and Pakistani National Institute of Health Chief Executive Officer Ghazal Parveen inaugurated a U.S.-funded entomology laboratory today that will strengthen Pakistan’s ability to track and respond to vector-borne disease outbreaks. “The devastating 2022 floods across Pakistan reminded us all of the health risks posed by waterborne diseases,” Schofer said. Islamabad Police Arrests Fake ISI Brigadier in Islamabad’s Red Zone “The United States stands with Pakistan as it continues to recover from the floods,” he…

The recent arrest of Gulzar Imam, also known as Shambay, who was the leader of the banned Baloch National Army (BNA) in Pakistan, along with other operatives, has been hailed as a significant success by officials and analysts. Gulzar was reportedly linked to terrorist attacks and played a key role in the formation of Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar, a group that helped unify Baloch separatist groups in Balochistan and remained its operational head. He also helped form the new militant BNA. Pakistan Army gets Green Signal To Launch Operation Against Terrorists Across Country The Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing…

Prompted by the growing militancy and terrorism across the country, the government of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has finally given the green signal to Pakistan Army to launch fresh offensives against terrorists across the country. During the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting on Friday, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and attended by senior civil and military leadership, including Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and chief ministers, an “all-out comprehensive operation”…

Chief of Pak army  Gen Syed Asim Munir briefed members of the National Assembly in an in-camera session about the country’s anti-terrorism strategy. He acknowledged that the previous policy of engaging with terrorists had allowed them to regroup in tribal areas, and emphasized the need to revisit the strategy. He outlined a three-pronged plan of deterrence, dialogue, and development to root out terrorism, and shared updates about the army’s anti-terror operations in various parts of the country. According to Dawn, Gen Munir suggested including all stakeholders in this strategy, such as security forces, legal fraternity, civil society, politicians, social workers,…

The Geopolitical Landscape of Afghanistan and Regional Commitments The geopolitical stability of Afghanistan remains a critical concern for its neighboring countries, which have collectively reaffirmed their commitment to fostering Afghanistan as a peaceful, united, sovereign, and independent state. In a concerted effort to address ongoing challenges and promote regional stability, the Fourth Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan’s Neighboring States was convened on April 13, 2023, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This significant diplomatic engagement saw the participation of China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Security and Counterterrorism Efforts A major focus of the meeting was the continuing security challenges…

The UAE has come to the rescue of Pakistan once again. The UAE authorities have a word with IMF regarding the guaranty crucial for cash-starved Pakistan to secure a much-needed IMF program that the nuclear-armed South Asian Muslim nation has been looking for a long time. In-Camera Session Today: Military to give briefing to Parliamentarians on law and order situation across country According to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the United Arab Emirates has confirmed its commitment to provide bilateral financial support of $1 billion to Pakistan. The UAE authorities have informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about their commitment, and…