China’s principled neutrality, strategic partnership with Russia accelerate multipolar trends

Andrew Korybko Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov just paid his first visit to China since the onset of his country’s ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. That conflict triggered unprecedented US-led Western sanctions that raised questions about Russia’s long-term macroeconomic stability. Nevertheless, China refused to participate in these illegal economic restrictions imposed outside the UN […]

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The West must get used to a more assertive Middle East

Christopher Phillips The West’s Middle Eastern allies have been notably lukewarm in their condemnation of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Instead, they have hedged their bets. Most approved, and some even co-sponsored, the toothless UN General Assembly resolution of March 2 calling for immediate withdrawal but, at the same time, none have joined the Western-led […]

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Time for OIC to become more active in international politics

Ajmal Shams The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers held its 48th session in Islamabad last week. It was another significant opportunity for the member states to come together within the framework of an important international platform. For the approximately 2 billion adherents of Islam worldwide, who make up about 25 percent of […]

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Umer Rehman Malik pays tribute to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umer Rehman Malik this week paid tribute to the PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his death anniversary. In a message, he said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – a former President and Prime Minister – gave the country 1973 constitution, nuclear technology, empowered youth, established heavy industry, developed […]

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FAFEN outlines critical challenges to early elections

Islamabad: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has identified multiple constitutional, legal and operational challenges to the conduct of an early election. FAFEN, in a statement, said the Supreme Court would hopefully take a prompt decision about the constitutionality of the measures leading to the dissolution of the National Assembly as delay would accrue […]

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China to build partnerships with Islamic world: FM Wang Yi

Newswire Islamabad: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said this week that China was ready to build partnerships with the Islamic world for the promotion of multilateralism and democracy in international relations as well as for unity and cooperation. “China is ready to build four partnerships with Islamic countries. We should be partners […]

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Imran Khan can’t become Bhutto: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said Prime Minister Imran Khan cannot become Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Speaking to journalists here along with former prime minister and opposition leader in the Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Senator Sherry Rehman, Faisal Karim Kundi and Shazia Marri, Bilawal Bhutto said that […]

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Russia warns US that diplomatic relations on verge of breaking down

Moscow: Moscow has warned that relations with the US are ‘on the verge of a breakdown,’ and has summoned the US ambassador to officially protest President Joe Biden’s description of Vladimir Putin as a ‘murderous dictator.’ A Russian Foreign Ministry statement this week referred to Biden’s “recent unacceptable statements” about Putin, referring to Biden’s criticism […]

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China encourages Europe to build ‘indivisible security’ mechanism with Russia

Yang Sheng Beijing: China recently encouraged European countries to establish an indivisible, sustainable, effective and balanced security mechanism on different diplomatic occasions, with analysts saying that since the Ukraine crisis has brought serious damage to the security of Europe, the relevant parties need to realize that it is the US, an external superpower, that manipulates […]

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Russia and Iran support early resumption of nuclear deal: Lavrov

Newswire Moscow: Moscow and Tehran stand for the early resumption of full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s nuclear program (JCPOA), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said this week following talks with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. “We discussed in detail the current situation around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action […]

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Sustainable development for Pakistan’s economic prosperity

Cheng Xizhong – China Economic Net Pakistani Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin, while addressing an event organized by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan on Thursday, said that the Pakistani government was focusing on inclusive and sustainable development for economic prosperity of the country. The COVID-19 crisis has quickly turned into […]

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‘Misinformation’ must be countered through unified response: COAS

Staff Writer Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa this week emphasized that misinformation and propaganda by inimical forces threaten national cohesion, which must be identified and countered collectively through a unified response. The Army Chief was addressing the induction ceremony of SH-15 Artillery Guns in Corps of Artillery during his visit […]

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Conscripts, reservists don’t and won’t take part in Ukraine operation: Putin

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said conscripts and reservists aren’t taking part in Russia’s military operation in Ukraine and won’t do so. “I would like to emphasize that conscripts aren’t and won’t be taking part in hostilities, and there will be no additional call-up of reservists from the reserve,” he said in a video address […]

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China’s 5.5% GDP target displays resilience and ability against headwinds

Tom Fowdy – China Daily Over the past weekend, China held its annual two sessions meetings and declared a GDP growth target for 2022 of around 5.5 percent. The term “two sessions” refers to the annual meetings of the nation’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress, and the top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s […]

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Balochistan CM withdraws Buledi’s portfolio

Staff Writer Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo this week withdrew the portfolio of Planning and Development Department from Senior Provincial Minister Mir Zahoor Buledi. The CM Bizenjo withdrew the portfolio under Rule 3 (5) of Government of Balochistan Rules 2012, after which the portfolio of Planning and Development Department was handed over […]

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Russia cannot but react to risks Ukraine may go nuclear: Lavrov

Newswire Moscow: Russia cannot but react to the real risk of Ukraine obtaining nuclear weapons, and it has been taking every measure to prevent this, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a video address to the Disarmament Conference. He stressed that the Ukrainian side’s “irresponsible statements” regarding plans for obtaining nuclear weapons were not […]

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Bilawal Bhutto offers PM’s slot to PML-N

Lahore: As Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari met with Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman this week to discuss a strategy to topple Prime Minister Imran Khan government through a no-confidence motion in parliament, PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, offered the Sharifs the prime minister’s slot in case the opposition’s […]

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Ukraine prolonging military conflict: Russia

Newswire Moscow: The Kremlin over the weekend, accused Ukraine of prolonging the military conflict by refusing to negotiate as Russia pressed on with its invasion of the pro-Western country. “In connection with the expected negotiations, the Russian president yesterday afternoon ordered the suspension of the advance of the main forces of the Russian Federation,” Kremlin […]

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Fascinating exchange with UNDP to collaborate on Danish initiative ‘Tech for Democracy’: Ambassador Lis Rosenholm

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week said that she had a fascinating exchange with UNDP to collaborate on Danish initiative “Tech for Democracy.” “Pilot initiatives as this are key on how we make technology work for democracy and human rights on the ground & for marginalized groups,” she said. The […]

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Canada projects own abuses of indigenous kids in reporting on Xizang children

James Smith On February 15, China’s Embassy in Canada condemned some Canadian media outlets for proliferating reports claiming that children in the Xizang Autonomous Region “are forced into boarding schools.” Rejecting the claims as false, the embassy iterated that children in Xizang are offered a high quality of education and protection, and that boarding school […]

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Russia desires to assist Pakistan in energy sector: Ambassador Danila Ganich

Staff Writer Islamabad: Russian Ambassador Danila Ganich said this week that Russia was interested to assist Pakistan in energy sector besides expanding trade relations. It was a good opportunity for Prime Minister of Pakistan to discuss everything, he said while talking to State News Channel. High level interaction between the two countries would help understand […]

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