by Saif Hafeez | Sep 22, 2026 | Global Affairs, Economics and Trade
Global imbalances characterize the international economic and financial discourse. They were central to this year’s G7 Report and sparked discord at the G20 Finance Ministers’ Summit. China’s trade surplus worries the European and American leaders....
by Saif Hafeez | Sep 21, 2026 | Global Affairs
On August 31, 2026, the Court of Arbitration constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty handed down a unanimous ruling that should have settled, at least on paper, one of South Asia’s oldest and most consequential disputes. The Treaty, it held, remains fully in...
by Saif Hafeez | Sep 19, 2026 | Tourism
Pakistan, created on August 14, 1947, has a very rich history. It is home to some of the oldest civilizations. Every archaeological and architectural site embodies thousands of years of history. From the sun-baked ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization to the Mughal...
by Saif Hafeez | Sep 18, 2026 | Global Affairs, Iran, War & Conflict
The war between the United States and Iran officially commenced on February 28, 2026, when the US and Israel launched joint strikes against Tehran; the operation was called “Epic Fury” and “Rising Lion.” In this operation, Iranian military and government sites were...
by Saif Hafeez | Sep 16, 2026 | Global Affairs
Global military spending on artificial intelligence is surging; it doubled in a single year, reaching $9.2 billion in 2023. Previously, it was around $4.6 billion. In 2026, the artificial intelligence in the military market is now valued at a staggering $13.78...
