Why Are African States Joining BRICS?
Geopolitical changes and the reconfiguration of economic architecture towards the Global South, under the rapidly-growing influence of BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)…
Concluded the 23rd SCO summit in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for investing in the region’s collective capacity for connectivity as he chaired the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in…
BRICS+ Heading Towards Strategic Enlargement and Consolidating Multipolar World
The question yet stands: what potential countries with high aspirations are gearing to join BRICS+, an informal association of developing economies, during the forthcoming summit…
Economic Sanctions: A Tool for Peace or a Catalyst for Conflict?
Economic sanctions have long been hailed as a peaceful substitute for military action, an efficient way of forcing countries to abide by international standards without…
World Bank & Pandora’s Box
Just like a life-size mirror is needed to fight obesity, a spectacular opening of Pandora’s Box is required to figure out why over 100 free…
The Urgency of Addressing Food Waste in Developing Countries: A Focus on Indonesia
Food waste has become a global issue, affecting both developed and developing nations. While food waste in developed countries is often linked to overproduction and…
BRICS+ Summit: Geopolitical Challenges, Strategies and Expectations
Under Russia’s presidency 2024, BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has been building momentum for accelerating the association’s enlargement, steadily weakening Western influence…
Has the Chinese dragon started to show its teeth to the countries along the Silk Road?
There is a saying that when a house next to yours is burning, you should start preparing for the fire that will come to you…
When Does BRICS Matter? Brazil’s Decision in Advancing BRICS When It (Sometimes) Needs To
It has been a year since the announcement of the enlargement of the now-recognized BRICS Plus, which saw Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the…
The Role of Salary Calculators in Career Planning and Job Hunting
Ever get that nagging feeling that maybe—just maybe—you’re not being paid what you’re worth? If so, you’re not alone. In today’s dynamic job market, salary…
Eurasian Multilateralism and Economic Integration: 2024 SCO Summit
The impending Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad on October 15-16, 2024, is a momentous event for Pakistan and the whole Eurasian region. Since…
Turkmenistan’s Economic Leap through Gwadar
In a significant move that could reshape the landscape of regional trade, Pakistan and Turkmenistan are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) granting…
Revival of SAARC A Path to Stability in South Asia
At the recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Bangladesh’s Interim Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, emphasized the need to revive the South Asian Association for…
ICCD – Together for a Better Tomorrow
As a guest of honor at the Certified Economic Diplomat (CED) event on September 28, last session of the programme conducted by the IEF and…
Is Pakistan’s Economic Future Tied to the IMF?
Pakistan’s 25th IMF bailout, the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), marks yet another chapter in the country’s complex relationship with the international lender. This…
Moon Mining: Concept to Reality
The Apollo 11 mission marked ‘a giant leap’ in humanity’s quest for space exploration, as it was the first time mankind set foot on the…
Fitch Ratings upgraded Mongolia’s rating to “B+” from “B”
The credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Mongolia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating to “B+” from “B,” maintaining a stable outlook, the country’s central…
BRICS and De-dollarization: An Alternative or Potential Disaster?
From October 22 to 24, 2024, a BRICS summit will be held, with a key agenda discussing the potential use of a gold-backed common currency.…
Pakistan’s Offshore Oil Reserves and What it Means for County’s Energy Future
The recent finding of significant offshore oil and gas deposits in Pakistan’s territorial seas is a seismic development, both figuratively and physically. For a country…
Solar Power Plants in Indonesia: Locations, Impacts, and Progress
Indonesia, an archipelago forming over 17,000 islands, is rich in natural resources and has as much solar potential as it does challenges. In recent years,…