Observer Report
Karachi
Pakistan has high geographical as well as geo-political significance in the region which should be utilized diplomatically to ensure our social and economic development in the region, stated by Sheikh Sultan Rehman, Vice President FPCCI during and interactive webinar on “Geo-Political Challenges faced by Pakistan” organized by FPCCI Head Office Karachi.
The webinar was organized and conducted by Sheikh Sultan Rehman and attended by senior analyst of international relations, economist etc. including Ms. Qaisra Sheikh, Coordinator Women Entrepreneurs FPCCI, Prof. Dr. Shaista Tabassum, Chairman Department of International Relations, University of Karachi, Dr. Aghar Ali Research Economist from Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC), Dr. Seema Shafique Khan, Director PITAD, Prof. Dr. Abdul Jabbar, President Pakistan society of Neuro Scientist, Nasser Hyatt Magoon, former President Karachi CCI, Amjad Rafi, Chairman Pakistan-Turkey Business Council of FPCCI and Dr. Saba Sheikh.
Sharing views on the topic, Sheikh Sultan Rehman said that Pakistan has tricky diplomatic relations with Afghanistan, Iran and particularly India on Issue of Kashmir, increasing international influence of China, the position of USA in the global arena, acceptance of Israel by some gulf nations are a few incidents in the recent history which have changed the paradigm of geo-politics globally.
While discussing, Qaisra Sheikh, said that military, economic stability, ideological leadership and good governance are the four pillars of a strong nation, Pakistan is lucky to have a strong military however economic growth, strong leadership and good governance will raise our significance in the region. While briefing the participants about the present day geo-political challenges faced by Pakistan on different fronts, Prof. Dr. Shaista Tabassum briefly discussed the geo-political challenges Pakistan is facing due to continuous terrorism, Pak-Afghan relation, Pak-Iran relations and its impact on our economic and political ties with the USA, the emerging scenario in Middle East with regards to Israel and most importantly Pakistan-India inherited cold war on Kashmir dispute.
