Eric Meyer, Senior Official at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, visited Islamabad on April 8–9 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s critical minerals sector, enhance trade and investment opportunities, and reinforce shared commitments to regional security and counterterrorism. The visit coincided with the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, where Mr. Meyer underscored U.S. support for responsible and transparent investment in Pakistan’s untapped mineral resources. “Critical minerals are the raw materials necessary for our most advanced technologies,” said Mr. Meyer. “President Trump has made it clear that securing diverse and reliable sources of these…
Author: Maimona
According to a press release from the Afghan Presidential Palace in Kabul, a special meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister Mullah Muhammad Hassan Akhund urged the United Nations and international organizations to facilitate the dignified repatriation of Afghan refugees. This demand underscores that the Taliban’s interim government considers the issue of forced deportations critical and in need of immediate international attention. It is being portrayed as a clear violation of fundamental human rights. While the international community is urged to take a firm stance against this practice, the Taliban government has largely turned a blind eye to its own governance…
With the support of Special Investment Facilitation Cell (SIFC), the opening day of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF 2025) was inaugurated in Islamabad with a message that Pakistan is ready to become a key global player in the mineral sector. On April 8, PMIF 2025 encompassed three key sessions, while April 9 was dedicated to comprehensive sessions and panel discussions on Reko Diq. On this noteworthy occasion, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff General (COAS) Syed Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, and senior officials from the…
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Foreign Affair Ministers wrapped up two days of meetings in Brussels on 4 April 2025. Allied Foreign Affairs Ministers met at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 3-4 April 2025. The meetings chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte. The Secretary General addressed the media on both days of the meeting. Meetings were also focused on preparations for the forthcoming NATO Summit in The Hague, defence investment, burden sharing, Allied support to Ukraine, and cooperation with partners. The next NATO summit will be held in 24–25 June 2025 in The Hague. On the first day of…
The lack of security cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensifies the challenge of counterterrorism efforts Pakistan’s geostrategic location offers both advantages and challenges. The country historically had troubled relations and contentious borders with three of its neighbours: India, Afghanistan and Iran. Afghanistan is particularly significant in this regard, as unresolved border management issues continue to pose problems. Stretching over 2,600 kilometers, the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has witnessed a mix of historical dispute, security concerns, and the movement of refugees. Despite being the de facto border, Afghanistan has never officially recognized the Durand Line, leading to a prolonged historical…