Afghanistan and its Uncertainties
Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi October 12, 2021
Now that the Taliban are responding to calls by regional states like China, Russia and Pakistan to establish an all-inclusive government in Afghanistan to gain
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Pakistan’s Contributions towards Peace & Prosperity in Afghanistan
Asad Ullah Khan October 8, 2021
Pakistan has long maintained that peace and stability in Afghanistan can only be achieved through dialogue, reconciliation, and peaceful settlement between the warring parties in
Pakistan Air Force: a Force to Reckon With
Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi September 7, 2021
The Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, laid out a direction to build Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as an “efficient air force, second to
The Need for Productive Engagement with New Afghan Government
Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi August 9, 2021
“Politics is the art of the possible.” Bismarck’s (1815-1898) precepts about the possibilities in the political arena are widely quoted, and followed by political scientists.
Taliban are Afghans only and not Pakistanis
Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi July 16, 2021
Pakistan may have helped an incoming government in Afghanistan led by Taliban leader Mullah Omer with the help and support of other allies to avert
Pakistan Already has a Full Plate to Deal With
Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi July 9, 2021
Pakistan has its plate full when it comes to playing a productive role in the international affairs. On the security front, Pakistan’s efforts for peace
