Afghanistan: The Looming Crisis.In the final analysis. Pakistan, having stated its foreign policy goals in Afghanistan needs to continue its present focus on the many facets of its internal situation.#Security #Policy.

Where Are We Headed?.Some innovative thinking is required to attract foreign funds because normal #FDI is unlikely in the present energy, #FBR, #NAB and Bureaucratic constrained environment. #Pakistan #economicrecovery #COVIDー19 #NDMA

Scandals have continued to plague the PTI government, starting with the still incomplete Peshawar BRT project, the Sugar, Wheat and Petrol crises, and the departure of one of his close aides for the UK.#governance #PTIGovernment #Corruption #ImranKhan

#China’s most significant outreach to #Iran was long in coming but like all strategic decisions by China it is well considered, well timed and calibrated for maximum #geopolitical impact. #CPEC #US_Iran #IndiaChinaFaceOff .

In the #CPEC context #India has talked of its ambitions in #AzadKashmir (the part with #Pakistan) & Pakistan’s northern #GilgitBaltistan area. India has also steadily stepped up its #ceasefire violations along the #LoC between India & Pakistan.

Blunder in the #Himalayas .message to #India—and more specifically to the Indian political government that is the architect of the anti-China stance to please the #US .#CPEC #Gilgit_Baltistan #Pakistan #sino_india #Ladakh #Conflict #LoAC #LAC.

India has the option to confront China militarily but it is likely to face humiliation. #LadakhTension #IndiaChinaFaceOff #CPEC #GilgitBaltistan #Pakistan.

Sparring in the #Himalayas.#China decided to act to preempt further activity, stop ongoing activity and coerce #India to restore status quo. Chinese resolve is backed by clearly visible military muscle.#LadakhTension #AzadKashmir #CPECMakingProgress .

Power, regardless of its origin, is a resource and like all resources can be used judiciously and effectively or frittered away by excessive and unnecessary use.#LeadershipMatters #Pakistan #COVID19Pakistan #NDMA .

Unprovoked violence on the Line of Control is not just violations of a bilaterally agreed cease fire but these signal an attempt to create a new norm that distracts from the covert sinister game that India is playing.

India’s Misconceived Game.India under the RSS-BJP-Modi Combine has launched itself on a path that is already having dangerous consequences and can lead to a catastrophe for the entire world.

#JustinTrudeau’s Message for Ramadan.Prime Minister’s words kindle hope and #optimism and indicate an #opportunity for #spiritual #rejuvenation without strife, conflict and dogmatic divides.#RamadanMubarak #CanadianMuslims #Covid_19 #StayAtHome

The Thin Red Line.The problem now is that the #healthsector needs massive resources to cope with the #COVID19, ramp up its capacity for the future, the #unemployed, poor need sustained support.#COVID19inPakistan #StayAtHome #EconomicCrisis #governance .

The Thin Red Line.The problem now is that the #healthsector needs massive resources to cope with the #COVID19 and ramp up its capacity for the future and the #unemployed and poor need sustained support.#COVID19inPakistan #StayAtHome #EconomicCrisis #governance

The Thin Red Line.The problem now is that the #healthsector needs massive resources to cope with the #COVID19 and ramp up its capacity for the future and the #unemployed and poor need sustained support.#COVID19inPakistan #StayAtHome #EconomicCrisis #governance

Bottom line is that over the last seven decades we failed to empower the people, we failed to prioritize social development and sadly neglected the health and social structures #COVID19 #Pakistan #Healthcare #Governance #CoronaInPakistan #StayAtHome .

Coping with the #Virus.Confusion over a #lockdown and #curfew that let a segment of the #religiouscommunity and the population defy the advice to shun all #congregations.#Pakistan #COVID19Pakistan #StayAtHome .

#Pakistan initially appeared to be immune to #CoronavirusOutbreak, we continued to see the PSL 2020 with stadiums full. #PunjabGovernment held a large #FoodMela in Jilaini Park. #Religiouscongregation at #Raiwind gathered 250K zealots.

#COVID19 – #Panic Mode.As the #Coronavirus spreads in #Pakistan, with a population of #220Million, one can only imagine the #catastrophic #damage that it could inflict.#NDMAPakistan #crisismanagement #Governance

Certain quarters continue to cast doubts and aspersions on Pakistan’s intentions and future role. They cite #Pakistan’s support to the #Taliban as the major reason for #USNATO inability to achieve total victory in #Afghanistan .@OfficialDGISPR .