Rethink ASEAN-Pakistan relations
Pakistan became an ASEAN sectoral dialogue partner in 1993. Yet for more than three decades, the grouping’s engagement with this nuclear-armed state has remained limited. The time has surely come…
Pakistan-Bangladesh: Strategic opportunity for Pakistan
Several high-level exchanges followed, underscoring the renewed warmth Pakistan sent first batch of quality rice to Dhaka as direct trade between the nations has been resumed. PHOTO: FILE On February…
Turkiye seeks entry into Pakistan–Saudi defence pact: report
In a key development on the strategic front, Turkiye is seeking to join the defence alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the…
Sailing together toward new horizons — China-ASEAN cooperation upgraded in 2025
by Xinhua writer Li Fuyu In 2025, despite mounting global uncertainties marked by the resurgence of unilateralism and protectionism, disruptions to international trade and supply chains, and rising external interference…
Pakistan seeks new South Asian bloc to cut India out: Will it work?
Pakistan says an emerging three-way cooperation with Bangladesh and China could be expanded. But will a new SAARC without India find takers across South Asia? Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq…
China-ASEAN innovation base launched to boost collaboration in emerging industries
A collaborative innovation base for emerging industries between China and ASEAN countries was officially launched on Friday, marking a new step toward deepening cross-regional cooperation in emerging technologies, rules and…