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Afghanistan’s Path to Peace and Prosperity Only Passes Through Empowering Afghan Women
In an international gathering of diverse voices of women leaders from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, Afghan women's rights took center stage, highlighting the enduring struggle they face amidst the crossfire of war and political...
China’s Belt and Road Forum-Key Takeaway Points
China’s “most important diplomatic event” of the year was held in Beijing. Top leaders around the world gathered for a series of bilateral meetings. This year marked its third edition though comparatively only 23 heads of state and government were present. One of the...
Pakistan’s Policies in Afghanistan: A Source of Concern
Pakistan's policies towards Afghanistan, shaped by decades of political maneuvering, have implications for regional peace, refugee crises, and bilateral trust, argues the author. Afghanistan, my homeland, has suffered through decades of conflict and instability. This...
Gaza and the Complex Maneuvers
Early morning on October 07, the Palestinian armed ensemble, Hamas, set forth with “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,” a most audacious endeavor, marking a crescendo in their engagement with Israel since the tumultuous 11-day war in 2021. With claims to have dispatched no...
CPEC-An Explainer
For years, a debate has surrounded the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as to whether it is a mutually beneficial undertaking or primarily favorable to China alone. Disregarding the long history of cordial, time-tested, and trusted relations between Islamabad...
CPEC’s Importance for Balochistan
Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan and the pinnacle of the China-Pakistan Economic Initiative (CPEC), a flagship initiative of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) led by China. The natural resources of Balochistan and its strategic location did not help to...
Security Forces’ Losses Hit 8-Year High in First 9 Months of 2023, Q3 Records 57% Surge in Violence: CRSS Security Report
“Pakistan’s security forces lost at least 386 personnel, 36% of all fatalities - including 137 army and 208 police personnel - in the first 9 months of 2023, marking an eight-year high as the country continues to battle proxy terrorism, largely in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
A Global Community of Shared Future: China’s Vision and Actions
China advocates for unity and mutual growth in a shifting world order, echoing President Xi Jinping’s vision for shared prosperity. In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape, China stands firm in its commitment to constructing a cohesive global community with...
What Lies behind the Iron Brotherhood – Pakistan-China Relations
We are pleased to announce the book "What Lies behind the Iron Brotherhood,"-Pakistan-China Relations (by Imtiaz Gul), has been published in Urdu. The book illustrates China and Pakistan's close and longstanding friendship, considered significant in international...
Rethinking Pakistan’s Economy: Putting the House in Order
There are structural and inherent fault lines within Pakistan’s economy. The country is undergoing a prolonged recession and experiencing its 3rd consecutive year of low GDP growth. Pakistan is labeled as a UN debt-stressed country – ranked 3rd among 40 such countries...
Pakistan’s Anti-Smuggling Drive and Afghan Migrant Situation: Complex Repercussions Ahead
In its battle against illicit trade and handling of Afghan migrants, Pakistan faces potential socio-political tensions that test both internal harmony and international relations. In its resolute efforts to curtail illegal trade practices, Pakistan is zeroing in on...
A Global Community of Shared Future: China’s Vision and Actions
China advocates for unity and mutual growth in a shifting world order, echoing President Xi Jinping's vision for shared prosperity. In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape, China stands firm in its commitment to constructing a cohesive global community with...
Happy Independence Day China
We wish long-time friend China, its leaders and citizens a very Happy National Independence Day. To mark the day, President Xi Jinping attended an event at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Thursday (Sept 28) with senior officials of China's Communist Party in...
Work on CPEC continues, Propaganda Baseless
China and Pakistan are committed to expanding the scope of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to include new areas of cooperation, such as water resources management, climate change and tourism. These areas were already part of the CPEC long-term Plan and both...
Armed & dangerous
ACCORDING to discussions held in the UN Security Council recently, the multilateral body’s counterterrorism experts have raised the alarm about “Nato-calibre weapons” ending up in the hands of IS-K, through the TTP. The UN experts have rightly pointed out that these...
‘Formation of Inclusive Afghan Government’ Tops Upcoming Moscow Format Agenda
The multilateral ‘Moscow Format’ of nations are to hold their upcoming annual meeting in Russia’s Kazan on September 29, and aims to eradicate terrorism and drug trafficking while stressing the importance of forming a truly inclusive government, reflecting the...
U.S. – Taliban Meetings Center on Human Rights, Economic Stabilization, and Counternarcotics
On July 30 and 31, Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West, alongside Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri, and Chief of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan based in Doha Karen Decker, led a U.S. delegation to continue discussions...
Sino-US ties at a new ‘crossroads’
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, July 20, 2023. [Photo by Feng Yongbin / China Daily] President Xi Jinping has reiterated the need to follow the...
Critical Shortcomings Exposed in State Department Report on Chaotic Afghanistan Withdrawal
“The decisions of both President (Donald) Trump and President (Joe) Biden to end the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan had serious consequences for the viability of the Afghan government and its security.” The recently released after-action report by the Biden...
China or the US: Pakistan’s Choice
If Turkey couldn't hold on to neutrality b/w US & Russia, time is close enough for us too to be asked directly- either you are with us or with China! Pakistan is among the frontline states in the China-U.S. contest for influence in Asia. As Washington cements its...
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"For the past nine years, I have been living in Pakistan. Being part of different youth initiatives here has allowed me to witness the incredible warmth and hospitality of the Pakistani people, and how they empathize with young Afghans like me. The Pak-Afghan Youth Peace Initiative by CRSS has helped me realize my potential as a youth and refugee leader. I'm determined to spread the messages of peace and friendship that I am taking away from this fellowship."