At the global level, the concept of balance of power may have become obsolete because of the new ... more At the global level, the concept of balance of power may have become obsolete because of the new realities of the world. But the same concept with all its corollaries, including military preparedness, alliances, suspicions and threats, seems to be fully functional in the case of Pakistan and India. Since their independence both the countries have sought to increase their respective power to counter the perceived threat emanating from each other. If India seeks to gain an edge over its traditional rival, Pakistan has pursued a policy to counter the equilibrium in favour of India. The Indian insistence that its defence policy is not Pakistan-specific, however, does not rule out the fact that its multiplication policy is aimed at gaining a strategic edge over Pakistan.
Is it essential for an economic power to engage as mediator in international conflicts? What make... more Is it essential for an economic power to engage as mediator in international conflicts? What makes big powers intervene in the conflicts of Third World countries? Besides its economic interests, is it an essential attribute of a big power to act as mediator in the major conflicts of the world? It has been a customary characteristic of big powers since the Cold War to use their influence in mediating complex issues which, if successful, further consolidate their position and capacity to engage internationally as mediators. It also might be part of a process as follows: the assumption of economic or military independence; a global interdependent role; and engagement in international conflicts.
Addressing the summit, Prime Minister Gilani highlighted the role of Pakistan in SAARC and said t... more Addressing the summit, Prime Minister Gilani highlighted the role of Pakistan in SAARC and said that the regional economic cooperation is being supported by Pakistan. He expressed his satisfaction on the considerable progress made by SAARC in the last two decades, including the Agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA). These arrangements are sure to deliver real dividends and create a win-win situation for all. Towards that end, a number of steps could be taken including trade facilitation measures, elimination of non-tariff barriers, reduction of sensitive lists of member states, and strengthening of the existing transportation and communication links across the region.
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder paid a two-day official visit to Pakistan from 10-11 October.... more German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder paid a two-day official visit to Pakistan from 10-11 October. His visit primarily aimed at acquiring support for Germany's bid for permanent membership in the UN Security Council. He was accompanied by a large official delegation comprising Deputy Minister for Economy, the Foreign Secretary, parliamentarians and advisers to the Chancellor on economic and security affairs. A business delegation comprising over 15 entrepreneurs also accompanied the Chancellor to assess and explore the investment opportunities in Pakistan.
The Central Asian region is among the resource-rich regions of the world and holds many economic ... more The Central Asian region is among the resource-rich regions of the world and holds many economic prospects that can be explored by other states on a shared basis. The autocratic nature of the leaderships in all the Central Asian states held up the growth of their economies for long, but the states are now gradually liberalizing their economic systems to get access to European and other foreign markets.
Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh involve both positive and negative elements. They have ... more Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh involve both positive and negative elements. They have been described by some as 'cordial' and by others as 'moderate'. With a common history and conformity on almost all international and regional issues, both states have failed to come out of the bitter shadow of the past. Only the issues generated by the harrowing events of 1971 create an adversity in their relationship. Otherwise, following 1976 when diplomatic relations were established between them, no significant conflict has occurred.
the close brotherly relationship for mutual benefit of people of two countries. They also held in... more the close brotherly relationship for mutual benefit of people of two countries. They also held in-depth discussions on further enhancing the bilateral cooperation in various fields. The Afghan President briefed President Musharraf about the ongoing reconstruction efforts in his country and appreciated Pakistan's efforts in this regard. In response to a question, President Musharraf said that the objectives of both the countries were same, so were the threats and visualization of the concern, therefore, the strategic perception of the problem would remain the same. President Musharraf assured Hamid Karzai that the two countries would fight terrorism all the way and they were mutually complementing each other to tackle the problem.
At the global level, the concept of balance of power may have become obsolete because of the new ... more At the global level, the concept of balance of power may have become obsolete because of the new realities of the world. But the same concept with all its corollaries, including military preparedness, alliances, suspicions and threats, seems to be fully functional in the case of Pakistan and India. Since their independence both the countries have sought to increase their respective power to counter the perceived threat emanating from each other. If India seeks to gain an edge over its traditional rival, Pakistan has pursued a policy to counter the equilibrium in favour of India. The Indian insistence that its defence policy is not Pakistan-specific, however, does not rule out the fact that its multiplication policy is aimed at gaining a strategic edge over Pakistan.
Is it essential for an economic power to engage as mediator in international conflicts? What make... more Is it essential for an economic power to engage as mediator in international conflicts? What makes big powers intervene in the conflicts of Third World countries? Besides its economic interests, is it an essential attribute of a big power to act as mediator in the major conflicts of the world? It has been a customary characteristic of big powers since the Cold War to use their influence in mediating complex issues which, if successful, further consolidate their position and capacity to engage internationally as mediators. It also might be part of a process as follows: the assumption of economic or military independence; a global interdependent role; and engagement in international conflicts.
Addressing the summit, Prime Minister Gilani highlighted the role of Pakistan in SAARC and said t... more Addressing the summit, Prime Minister Gilani highlighted the role of Pakistan in SAARC and said that the regional economic cooperation is being supported by Pakistan. He expressed his satisfaction on the considerable progress made by SAARC in the last two decades, including the Agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA). These arrangements are sure to deliver real dividends and create a win-win situation for all. Towards that end, a number of steps could be taken including trade facilitation measures, elimination of non-tariff barriers, reduction of sensitive lists of member states, and strengthening of the existing transportation and communication links across the region.
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder paid a two-day official visit to Pakistan from 10-11 October.... more German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder paid a two-day official visit to Pakistan from 10-11 October. His visit primarily aimed at acquiring support for Germany's bid for permanent membership in the UN Security Council. He was accompanied by a large official delegation comprising Deputy Minister for Economy, the Foreign Secretary, parliamentarians and advisers to the Chancellor on economic and security affairs. A business delegation comprising over 15 entrepreneurs also accompanied the Chancellor to assess and explore the investment opportunities in Pakistan.
The Central Asian region is among the resource-rich regions of the world and holds many economic ... more The Central Asian region is among the resource-rich regions of the world and holds many economic prospects that can be explored by other states on a shared basis. The autocratic nature of the leaderships in all the Central Asian states held up the growth of their economies for long, but the states are now gradually liberalizing their economic systems to get access to European and other foreign markets.
Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh involve both positive and negative elements. They have ... more Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh involve both positive and negative elements. They have been described by some as 'cordial' and by others as 'moderate'. With a common history and conformity on almost all international and regional issues, both states have failed to come out of the bitter shadow of the past. Only the issues generated by the harrowing events of 1971 create an adversity in their relationship. Otherwise, following 1976 when diplomatic relations were established between them, no significant conflict has occurred.
the close brotherly relationship for mutual benefit of people of two countries. They also held in... more the close brotherly relationship for mutual benefit of people of two countries. They also held in-depth discussions on further enhancing the bilateral cooperation in various fields. The Afghan President briefed President Musharraf about the ongoing reconstruction efforts in his country and appreciated Pakistan's efforts in this regard. In response to a question, President Musharraf said that the objectives of both the countries were same, so were the threats and visualization of the concern, therefore, the strategic perception of the problem would remain the same. President Musharraf assured Hamid Karzai that the two countries would fight terrorism all the way and they were mutually complementing each other to tackle the problem.
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