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Chinese Military Drills: Prospects For Cross-Strait Stability - OpEd

Oct 16, 2024 | eurasiareview.com | Muhtasim Afridi

China conducted military drills around the Taiwan Strait on October 14. As reported, these actions came in response to the ‘separatist’ statements given by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te in his first National Day speech. In a thinly veiled reference to the Chinese claims over the island, the President stated that he would stand by the commitment to resist any external invasion or encroachment upon the territory.
Inadvertent War Looms Over Taiwan Strait

Aug 29, 2024 | moderndiplomacy.eu | Muhtasim Afridi

Taiwan and China are more vulnerable than ever to a serious conflict – particularly after several key developments in the recent past. The major concern revolves around the status of Taiwan. China has repeatedly claimed the vast island to be part of its territory – given that it remained under the Qing dynasty between 1644 and 1895. To convince the government in Taipei for re-integration, Xi Jinping’s government has consistently used its diplomatic means.
Structural Adjustment Programs

Jul 8, 2024 | dailytimes.com.pk | Muhtasim Afridi

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) serves as the backbone for underdeveloped economies around the globe. In times of recession, the international lender provides financial support in the form of loans or bailout packages to help countries stand on their feet. However, when any state seeks an IMF loan, it must adhere to given reforms called structural adjustment programs.
Structural Adjustment Programs

Jul 8, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Muhtasim Afridi

Posted On: 2024-07-08 Posted By: Muhtasim Afridi Business & Finance Education Daily Times Pakistan, July 8 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) serves as the backbone for underdeveloped economies around the globe. In times of recession, the international lender provides financial support in the form of loans or bailout packages to help countries stand on their feet.
Structural Adjustment Programs: Impact on Pakistan’s Economy

Jul 7, 2024 | islamabadpost.com.pk | Muhtasim Afridi

By: Muhtasim AfridiThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) serves as the backbone for underdeveloped economies around the globe. In times of recession, the international lender provides financial support in the form of loans or bailout packages to help countries stand on their feet. However, when any state seeks an IMF loan, it must adhere to given reforms called structural adjustment programs.
Security Challenges on the Western Border

Jun 22, 2024 | pakistantoday.com.pk | Muhtasim Afridi

Security issues are not a recent phenomenon for Pakistan. They continuously reappear to panic the country. While Pakistan’s greatest adversary remains India, the state is perhaps oblivious to the rising security issues on the Western front. Among other cases, a recent cross-border attack from Afghan soil resulted in four civilians and three military personnel injured, which is a huge question on Pakistan’s security.
Security Challenges on Pakistan's Western Border

Jun 20, 2024 | dailytimes.com.pk | Muhtasim Afridi

Security issues are not a recent phenomenon that Pakistan is dealing with, they continuously reappear to panic the country. While Pakistan’s greatest adversary remains India, the state’s military is perhaps oblivious to the rising security issues on the Western front. Among other cases, a recent cross-border attack from Afghan soil resulted in four civilians and three military personnel injured, which is a huge question on Pakistan’s security.
Revitalizing Pakistan's agriculture & food security

May 22, 2024 | pakobserver.net | Muhtasim Afridi

FOR a significant period in the history of Pakistan, agriculture has been the predominant occupation of landlords. In regions like KP, Sindh, Balochistan and specifically Punjab, people are heavily involved in farming and raising livestock due to the abundance of fertile land and freshwater rivers. This is perhaps why Pakistan has remained an agrarian society since its inception.
Revitalizing Agriculture: Enhancing Food Security in Pakistan

Apr 27, 2024 | islamabadpost.com.pk | Muhtasim Afridi

By: Muhtasim AfridiFor a huge period in the history of Pakistan agriculture has been the most common practice of landlords. In parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan and specifically Punjab,people are widely into farming and raising livestock – given the abundance of fertile land and the presence of freshwater rivers. That is perhaps the reason why Pakistan has remained an agrarian societysince its inception.
The Enigma of terrorism

Apr 7, 2024 | pakistantoday.com.pk | Muhtasim Afridi

Decades upon decades, and here is Pakistan, still battling with acts of terrorism. Following the formation of the new government, the country has received multiple security issues– the attack on the naval base in Balochistan, skirmishes on the Afghan border and the recent suicide bomb attack on the Chinese convoy which killed five Chinese nationals.