Russia’s Interest in Pakistani Power Projects Could Portend CPEC Investments

Russia’s Interest in Pakistani Power Projects Could Portend CPEC Investments

Reports are circulating in the Pakistani press that the Russian company is interested in several power projects in the country, which could pave the way for Moscow to unofficially invest in CPEC without angering its Indian partners. Many Pakistanis are excited by the news that Russian company Inter RAO Engineer is interested in several power projects…

Inside the Bellway: Iran Hardliners vs Iran Hardliners

Inside the Bellway: Iran Hardliners vs Iran Hardliners

Alarm bells went off last September in Washington’s corridors of power when John Bolton’s national security council asked the Pentagon for options for military strikes against Iran. The council’s request was in response to three missiles fired by an Iranian-backed militia that landed in an empty lot close to the US embassy in Baghdad and…

Pakistan at a Crossroads

Pakistan at a Crossroads

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is steadily changing its policies – both domestic and foreign. Outside observers are putting the change down to democratic transition and an Asian-style populism. This is partially justified, since the recent parliamentary elections were relatively transparent and the winner – the current prime minister, Imran Khan – opted for combating…

The Infowar On Xinjiang Failed, Now They’re Targeting Pakistan & PM Imran Khan

The Infowar On Xinjiang Failed, Now They’re Targeting Pakistan & PM Imran Khan

The Western Mainstream Media’s infowar about the true state of the anti-terrorist situation in Xinjiang failed after a group of diplomats and journalists were unprecedentedly allowed to visit some of the education and job-training facilities in the strategically located province, after which the weaponized narrative was tweaked to become one of “China buying off Pakistan’s…

Managing Minefields: Saudi/UAE Aid Puts Pakistan-Iran Relations on the Spot

Managing Minefields: Saudi/UAE Aid Puts Pakistan-Iran Relations on the Spot

Pakistan is traversing minefields as it concludes agreements on investment, balance of payments support and delayed payment oil deliveries with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates worth USD$13 billion that are likely to fawn growing distrust in its relations with neighbouring Iran. Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan expects to next month sign a memorandum…

Social Media Might Ban the Pakistani Map at India’s Behest

Social Media Might Ban the Pakistani Map at India’s Behest

An alarming piece of legislation is about to enter into force in India next month mandating that social media platforms such as Facebook remove “unlawful content” such as posts that affect the “sovereignty and integrity of India”, meaning that this law could easily be abused by New Delhi to demand that the internationally recognized Pakistani…