• Wheat Crisis and Food Security: Consequences for Farmers and Citizens of Pakistan

    Wheat Crisis and Food Security: Consequences for Farmers and Citizens of Pakistan0

    Food security is core to basic human security; any disruption in the supply chain can cause instability within the country and insecurity among the citizens of Pakistan. Since the inception of Pakistan, agriculture has been the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Currently, it accounts for nearly 23 percent of total GDP of Pakistan, out of whichREAD MORE
  • MECHANISM OF WHEAT PRICING AND COORDINATION BETWEEN PROVINCES

    MECHANISM OF WHEAT PRICING AND COORDINATION BETWEEN PROVINCES0

    In Pakistan, the wheat market involves a complex interplay of domestic production, pricing policies, export regulations, and import requirements. The government of Pakistan sets a minimum support price (MSP) for wheat to ensure that farmers receive a fair price. This MSP is announced before the sowing season to guide farmers in their planting decisions. AgenciesREAD MORE
  • President Raisi’s Pakistan Visit and Its Possible Outcomes

    President Raisi’s Pakistan Visit and Its Possible Outcomes0

    The Iranian President’s visit to Pakistan on April 22, 2024, marks a strategic diplomatic move amid regional turmoil. The Housing and Works Minister and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Mudassir Tipu greeted him upon arrival. The Irani President held meetings with Pakistani top officials including Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. He received a Guard of Honour. PakistaniREAD MORE
  • ASSESSING MEASURES ENSURING INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN CPEC

    ASSESSING MEASURES ENSURING INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN CPEC0

    The two primary security concerns for the China Pakistan Economic Corridor are terrorist activities that include targeted killings of Chinese nationals on Pakistani soil, and natural disasters, mostly triggered by global climate change. The CPEC is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. It involves large-scale infrastructure development, including roads,READ MORE
  • The Quagmire of Failed Diplomacy in the Middle East

    The Quagmire of Failed Diplomacy in the Middle East0

    War and conflict escalation are often the result of failed diplomacy. The current scenario of the Middle East presents a situation in which diplomacy’s active role is nowhere to be seen. It has become an anarchic region, whereby prevalence of historical grievances, deep-rooted distrust, and escalating violence, presents formidable challenges to diplomacy. The failure toREAD MORE
  • Military Cooperation between China and Pakistan in managing CPEC Security

    Military Cooperation between China and Pakistan in managing CPEC Security0

    Military Cooperation between China and Pakistan is as significant as the paramount strategic importance of CPEC itself. The wave of terrorism has resurfaced once again in Pakistan and both major stakeholders are, unfortunately, paying the cost. Countering terrorism has regained prominence in Pakistan, particularly in response to mounting Chinese concerns about ongoing insecurity along theREAD MORE