By: Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer PhD Political Science akramzaheer86@yahoo.com As the Taliban took over the control of Kabul, scholars asked how Taliban achieved this success. One of the many reasons is that the Taliban were never alone. They are always supported by Pakistan’s constant governments, its armed forces, and its military intelligence. Taliban leaders have…
By: Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer (PhD Political Science) The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) aims to promote Islamic solidarity by coordinating social, economic, scientific and cultural activities. It is also to supportthe peaceful struggle of Muslims for their rights. The organizationdevicesof International Islamic News Agency, the Islamic Development Bank, the Islamic Solidarity Fund, and the…
By: Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Since the late 20th century, China has shifted her policy from the isolation and separation to the international community and now is on the way of becoming the major economic power of the world. The Chinese leadership has formulated more attractive, pragmatic and flexible policy for the global affairs and…
Iran and the Taliban have long been at the forefront to find extraordinary foundations for bridging differences. But in recent days, Iran’s foreign ministry has expressed outrage at the Taliban’s management of the Panjshir Valley, indicating unrest among members of the both sides. In addition, Tehran feels to be insecure about Pakistani influence in Afghanistan…
Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi with National Security Adviser Dr. Mueed Yusuf and Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari. Asim Iftikhar, spokesman for the Pakistani Foreign Ministry made a joint press conference in Islamabad and presented documents and figures to electronic and print media about Indian attitude while presenting these figures and documents,…
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer PhD Political Science akramzaheer86@yahoo.com As the Taliban took over the control of Kabul, scholars asked how Taliban achieved this success. One of the many reasons is that the Taliban were never alone. They are always supported by Pakistan’s constant governments, its armed forces, and its military intelligence. Taliban leaders have long…
Pakistan was a leading American ally in the war against al-Qaeda and Taliban in Afghanistan. It has amassed tens of billions of dollars in the shape of aidfrom America over the past two decades. Washington admitting that more and more cash has long gone into informal treasuries of Pakistanis. This relationshipbetween the two states started…
Pakistan has varied history of relationship and cooperation with other countries in international arena. Despite of proactive foreign policy Pakistan has been struggling to acquire global or regional status as a major power. Now in the age of globalization, the foreign relations between states have become more significant than before. Global and regional organizations, societies,…
By: Muhammad Akram Zaheer The security situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated since the United States and its European allies decided to withdraw from a two-decades-long mission in the country. The US presence was viewed by China as a geopolitical threat, as was the Soviet military presence in the 1980s. China has concerns on a number…
Throughout history, political and social movements have carried messages and ideas that are usually limited to a specific time, place, and situation. But the uprising of Imam Hussain (R.A.) and Karbala has brought an everlasting message to the entire humanity. The thoughts of this glorious and unique uprising are shining like a bright light for…
