Fuel Relief for the Vulnerable: How Pakistan Softening a Global Oil Price Shock

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme to provide targeted fuel relief to vulnerable citizens, as rising global oil prices and Middle East instability strain household budgets. The country’s Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said reportedly on Sunday that over nine million citizens are benefiting from the Prime […]

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Pakistan trade fair opens in Dhaka to boost Bangladesh business ties

The 4th Made-in- Pakistan Exhibition was launched at the International Convention City Bashundhara, Dhaka, on Tuesday. Organized by the Pakistan Association of Exhibition Industry, more than 100 Pakistani exhibitors are showcasing their products including textiles, food & beverages, cosmetics, herbal and wellness products, handicrafts and fashion accessories. The exhibition will be open for the visitors […]

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Xi Jinping’s SCO vision offers timely roadmap for changing world

by Naim-Ul-Karim Sanchaya The world is passing through a period of profound uncertainty. Wars and geopolitical tensions continue to threaten peace and stability. Economic inequality remains a serious challenge. Protectionism is growing, while climate change, food insecurity, technological disruption and other global problems are affecting people across national borders. At such a critical moment, the […]

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From ancient silk road to Xi’s China: Why world looking east again

by Naim-Ul-Karim For centuries, Asia stood at the centre of global commerce and civilisation. The ancient Silk Road connected China with South Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, carrying not only silk and spices but also ideas, culture and knowledge. Chinese admiral Zheng He’s famous voyages to the Indian Ocean in the 15th century […]

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From ancient ties to new economic future: Why the Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor matters

by Naim-Ul-Karim From ancient ties to new economic future: Why the Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor matters In the high-stakes theatre of regional geopolitics, the proposed Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (BCMEC) has been viewed through a lens of suspicion by a particular segment of observers. Against this backdrop, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has moved decisively to […]

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Tarique Rahman’s “life-friendly budget”: A new dawn for prosperous Bangladesh

by Naim-Ul-Karim Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s address to Parliament on Monday marked a defining moment for Bangladesh. As he joined the general discussion on the proposed FY2026-27 (July 2026-June 2027) national budget, he gave it a name that resonates with hope and purpose—the “Jibon Bandhob Budget” or “life-friendly budget”. This is not merely a fiscal […]

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The China consensus: Why Bangladesh’s political rivals found common ground

by Naim-Ul-Karim In a country whose parliament is better known for shouting matches than handshakes, something unusual happened on Saturday. Lawmakers from both the government and opposition benches unanimously passed a motion thanking Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for his recent visits to Malaysia and China. The rare cross-party consensus — described by Speaker Hafiz Uddin […]

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The Xi–Tarique summit: A landmark for Bangladesh-China relations

by Naim-Ul-Karim Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first official visit to China has become one of the most important diplomatic achievements for Bangladesh in recent years. The visit was not just about meetings and ceremonies. It produced a strong joint statement that shows both countries are ready to work together more closely than ever before. By […]

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