Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi

Pak cementing ties: Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

TODAY, Pakistan has been not only a Sectoral Dialogue Partner (SDP) of Association of South-East Asian Nations, but also a member of ASEAN’s Regional Forum…

Israel’s tattered tapestry of international law

THE deteriorating situation in Palestine—after Israel’s one year ferocious military actions/offensive— is marked by significant tensions and conflict, often described in terms of illegal occupation…

Green future: Use of nuclear energy is a must

THIS is an inescapable truth that, for the promotion of a friendly environment, it is imperative to move towards the objectives of attaining green energy…

Pak broadens SCO’s spectrum of shared future

THE currently held Islamabad summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Oct. 15-16) reflects promising signs and synchronicities regarding the much strengthened soft power bonds among…

Pak-Malaysia ties beyond the horizon

TRADITIONALLY and historically Malaysia and Pakistan are bonded by remarkable engagement in their relationship. The current visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to…

The US-Israel nexus drags ME on the brink

ON 7 October, it will be the completion of one year of Israel’s violence and coercion led- genocidal war— in the Gaza Strip —still indicating…

Pak BMD program: US’ unqualified, undeserved concern

Last week, the US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller said, “We have been clear and consistent about our concerns with Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program for…

The complex security perils in Balochistan

THE recent wave of terrorism in Balochistan is not only condemnable but also alarming regarding the security of the Pakistani citizens, including residents and travellers…

Muhammad (PBUH): Guide, saviour of all humanity

THE 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awal, traditionally known as Eid Milad-un-Nabi—embodies great significance in Islam as it marks the birth anniversary of the holy Prophet Muhammad…

Bangladesh: Imperatives of political transformation

NEEDLESS to say, the political upheaval in Bangladesh is the revival of Muslim nationalism galvanised by the historical traditional forces that were behind the partition…

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