Pakistan and India exchange lists of nuclear installations in 2025
On January 1, 2025, Pakistan and India reaffirmed their commitment to the “Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities”, exchanging lists of nuclear installations for the 33rd consecutive year. The annual exchange, initiated in 1992, is part of a bilateral agreement signed on December 31, 1988, which came into effect on January […]
China’s world largest hydropower dam in Tibet sparks controversy
China is building the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet. This dam will produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. It will surpass the Three Gorges Dam in size and energy output. The project is worth over 1 trillion yuan ($137 billion). It is a key part of China’s push […]
BRICS welcomes nine new countries in the block
Moscow: Nine new countries are set to become official partners f BRICS from 1st Jan 2025. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday, Belarus, Thailand, Cuba, Malaysia, Uganda and Uzbekistan will join the block. After expansion, acronyms BRICS+ reflects new membership. The organization came into formation in 2001. Its founding members were Brazil, Russia, India […]
Congress leader Vadra attended Parliament with bag engraved ‘Palestine’
In a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Palestinians, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Parliament on Monday carrying a handbag emblazoned with the word “Palestine” and adorned with Palestinian emblems, including a watermelon — a recognized symbol of Palestinian resistance. Ms. Vadra has been vocal against Israel’s actions in Gaza, repeatedly condemning them as […]
Pakistani commercial ship a step towards economic self-reliance
Pakistan has taken a historic step in its maritime industry by announcing the construction of its first commercial ship in over four decades. The project is a joint effort of the Pakistan Navy, Karachi Shipyard, and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). It marks a significant move towards reducing the country’s reliance on foreign shipping companies […]
India-Bangladesh derailing relations over communal conflict
India questions the rights of the Hindu minority under the interim Bangladeshi government After the students-led revolution in August that toppled autocratic ex-premier Shiekh Hasina’s government, the ties between Dhaka and New Delhi soured. She was patronaged by India in her 15-year long tenure and took political asylum after her fall. Since then, the protests […]
‘I refrained from migrating to Pakistan in fear of being labeled an ISI collaborator’ Dr. Zakir Naik reveals why he chose not to move to Pakistan
In a candid podcast, Indian Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik discusses his decision to stay in Malaysia, challenges in India, and his upcoming visit to Pakistan. Indian Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik recently opened up about his decision to avoid migrating to Pakistan, citing concerns about being falsely labeled as an ISI collaborator. In a […]
