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Pakistan’s recent overtures to the BRICS bloc signal a strategic shift and a potential new avenue for the country’s foreign policy. The move can be seen as a preliminary step to garner support for its membership bid, which, if successful, could offer numerous benefits to the nation. Experts believe that joining BRICS would enable Pakistan to strengthen its ties with the existing members – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This would provide an opportunity to exert greater influence or present its case more assertively to Western nations, particularly when navigating geopolitical complexities. At the heart of Islamabad’s motivation lies a desire to compete with regional rivals and secure much-needed financial support. The country’s struggling economy could benefit from loans and investments, potentially revitalizing key sectors and fostering sustainable growth. The expansion of BRICS in 2023, with the inclusion of Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and the U...

On Sunday, Lt. Uzair Mehmood Malik, a young army officer who was critically injured during a fierce gun battle with militants in Tirah Valley, Khyber District, on Friday, succumbed to his wounds and passed away at Peshawar’s Combined Military Hospital (CMH). He was laid to rest in his native graveyard in Attock District. North Waziristan witnessed two separate incidents, the first of which took place in Razmak tehsil, where militants targeted a security official, resulting in his death. The second clash occurred on Khaisur Road in Mir Ali tehsil, injuring four security personnel. They were promptly transferred to Miramshah Hospital. The military’s media wing remained silent on the matter. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt. Malik was leading troops at Bagh, one of the three locations in Tirah Valley where security forces engaged in a firefight with militants. Lt. Malik displayed exceptional bravery, taking down four militants. Unfortunately, during ...

Baloch rights organisations lead by BNM commemorate Independence Day with a pledge to continue the struggle for Baloch freedom. A spokesperson for the Baloch National Movement (BNM) took to Twitter to mark August 11 as a day of renewed commitment to the cause. “I urge all of us to reaffirm our pledge to restore Balochistan’s independence,” the spokesperson wrote, “and I vow to persist in the struggle, guided by the sacrifices of our martyrs.” The statement continued, “August 11th is Pledge Renewal Day. We swear by the blood of the martyrs that we will relentlessly continue the struggle for freedom from oppression and for the self-determination of Balochistan.” In a series of tweets, the spokesperson reflected on the history of Balochistan’s independence movement, criticizing the role of Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations in enabling Pakistan’s occupation of the region. “The Baloch nation has been deprived of its fundamental rights, including freedom, due to a Brit...

Since February 2014, Pakistan has enjoyed the benefits of the EU’s Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status, which offers preferential tariffs to lower-income countries to support their sustainable development and integration into the global economy. This has allowed Pakistan to export a significant portion of its goods to the EU market with zero import duties. However, this privilege comes with stringent conditions. The GSP+ status requires Pakistan to effectively implement 27 international conventions related to human rights, labor rights, good governance, and environmental protection. Civil society actors, the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the European Council of member states all play a role in monitoring Pakistan’s progress in these areas. With the upcoming GSP Plus review, the EU has requested information from Pakistan’s Commerce Ministry on the progress made by the provinces in meeting these conditions. The EU has highlighted priority ...