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February 7, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

FeaturedNewsPakistan

Pak-Bangladesh synergy raises hope for revival of SAARC

Islamabad: Moving beyond bloc and past politics, the recent synergy between Pakistan and Bangladesh offers a promising opportunity for the revival of SAARC, which has been practically dysfunctional for over a decade. Renewed commitment of both states to work together for regional peace and prosperity amid geopolitical challenges is encouraging. However, beyond government ties, fostering people-to-people connections is essential for sustained and prosperous cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh. These were the views expressed by Dr. Usman Chohan, Director Economic Affairs & National Development at CASS at a discussion organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS). Amb Jauhar Saleem, President

February 1, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

FeaturedNewsPakistan

ISSI Signs MoU with Social Protection Resource Centre (SPRC)

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) has formalized a partnership with the Social Protection Resource Centre (SPRC) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU aims to enhance collaboration in research and policy dialogue, with a special focus on intra-regional trade, economic integration and connectivity. The MOU was signed by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI, and Dr. Safdar Sohail, Executive Director SPRC. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood underscored ISSI’s commitment to foster collaboration with think-tanks and research institutions with niche area specialization like the SPRC. He underlined that such partnerships are mutually-advantageous, enabling both the

January 13, 2025

News Desk

Business

Can South Asia escape the poverty trap through regional trade?

Listen to the article LONDON: After Donald Trump’s victory in the US election, many scholars believe that the world has entered a new era of global economic and political order, as other Western countries experience a similar wave of populism. This article discusses that in the context of global populism, regional trade could be a more effective substitute for achieving comparative advantages in international trade and enhancing prosperity. Trump and other populist leaders in the West share a common goal: industrial policy (IP). IPs are state-led government programs – such as trade protection, subsidies, tax incentives and R&D funding –