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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Downward spiral of rupee continues

Pakistan’s shattered economy limped into 2023 with a precipitous drop in the Rupee’s value against the US dollar. The Pakistani Rupee is seeing its worst decline in decades.

Rising paper price: Nightmare for Pakistani publishers

The economic crisis Pakistan is facing is affecting every industry, we are hearing every day of massive job losses in the textile industry and factories closing down. The publishing industry is not far behind – the prices of raw material imports including paper, ink, and glue have been skyrocketing.

The legacy of General Pervez Musharraf

General (Rtd) Pervez Musharraf, the former Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan, passed away on February 5, 2023, in Dubai at the age of 79 after suffering from a rare disease, amyloidosis. General Musharraf leaves behind a mixed legacy.

Spare: A memoir by Prince Harry

Prince Harry has recently published a memoir, which has received both appreciation and backlash. After the interview with Oprah and the Netflix docuseries, Spare is the ghostwritten autobiography by the Duke of Sussex on minute details of his life and some glimpses into the lives of the other royal family members.

Long power shutdown is a signal of a serious crisis

A power crisis takes the country into darkness -what a black start to the new year! Global turmoil, massive internal instability from increased terror attacks, and political discord all bode for a challenging year ahead.

India overtakes China as the most populous country

The growing population has become a global threat as it is the root cause of numerous ailments in the contemporary world. India is among the eight countries expected to be responsible for more than half the projected increase in the global population by 2050.

GVS Exclusive: Khalid Mansoor discusses misconceptions over China’s CPEC investments

Editor GVS Dr. Moeed Pirzada is joined by Ex-Minister CPEC Authority Khalid Mansoor for an exclusive chat about developments that took place under the CPEC initiative and the misconception of special concessions given to Chinese investors.

India and Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear facilities and prisoners

705 Indian captives were listed as being detained in Pakistan, including 654 fishermen and 51 civilians. A list of 434 Pakistani captives in India, including 339 civilians and 95 fishermen, was also sent by the Indian government to the Pakistani envoy in New Delhi.

From pacifism to antagonism

Being a member of the QUAD, Japan’s military build-up will complement the US military deployed in the Indo-Pacific. In short, Japanese plans are a victory for the US-led world order, as they adversely affect Chinese ambitions in the Indo-pacific.

GVS Exclusive: Gen (retd) Tariq Khan discusses TTP resurgence & the way forward

General (Rtd) Tariq Khan was the ex-head of Pakistan’s western command and led Pakistan’s first Strike Corps at Mangla. He has also been the Inspector General of the Frontier Corps from September 2008 to October 2010.

China’s economy and end of zero-covid challenges for 2023

China has transformed a lot since its authoritarian leader Xi Jinping came to power ten years ago; it is now a physically and psychologically barred country, and this transition will have long-term effects on the rest of the world.

Afghan soil being used against Pakistan

Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, which is not only aligned with the Afghan Taliban but also enjoys safe havens and freedom to operate there, has been responsible for the majority of recent bombings in Pakistan.