Lessons from Africa (Part Two)
China’s investment in Africa has useful lessons for Pakistan. In the second part of Lessons from Africa, Asad Abbasi takes a closer look at how Chinese investment has...
Lessons from Africa (Part One)
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is generating euphoria in Pakistan. In the first part of the two part series ‘Lessons from Africa’, Asad Abbasi briefly looks at...
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Free Trade or Protectionist Policies?
China is seeking to invest $46 billion in Pakistan. Intuitively this may seem like a good idea, however, by applying Ha Joon Chang’s ideas,...
The $17 trillion handshake: 7th BRICS Summit and the week that was
With the stage set in the capital city of Ufa, Bashkortostan, there was excitement and anticipation in the air. As the EU attempted to...
An uninvited guest: Karachi’s Heatwave
KARACHI, Pakistan -The devastating heatwave has taken a toll of over 1200 and has overwhelmed the city with panic which is persisting through it....
Lotus Potus – Is the United States of America, India’s new fair-weather friend?
An unprecedented trip to the airport to pick up the guests of honour, an evening stroll and tea in the gardens, a bear hug...
5 Reasons to be excited by this year’s Nobel Peace Prize Winners
1) The Young shall Inherit the Earth At just 17 years old, Malala Yousafzai is the youngest ever winner. 2) The Recognition of the Role of...