PhD International Relations, Swansea I am interested in International security, gender and China-Pakistan relations https://xitter.cf/t.co/y7PUMvoilo
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Since some of you had asked what I had thought about the recent China-Pakistan joint statement #CPEC @asfandyarmir
“The adjective “highest” to describe Pakistan’s priority in China’s foreign relations
has been omitted in recent statements.” thediplomat.com/2024/06/is-c…
Try, try and try again for peace does not come easy and trust takes time to develop
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Tuesday reut.rs/4ichx5i reut.rs/4ichx5i
More signing of MOUs? or not even that?
"Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China stands ready to promote new progress in exchanges and cooperation across various fields with Iran."
english.news.cn/20261019/395…
Goodness gracious the list of wrongs listed for Vice-Chairman of National Council for Social Security Fund (NCSSF) Wang Wenling who has now been expelled from the CPC as well!
guancha.cn/ZhengZhi/2026_10_…
Dr Eram Ashraf retweeted
Hutongs refer to old narrow alleys in the Old City. Starting from the 1990s the old city was subjected to massive demolition, reconstruction & gentrification. A large number of hutongs that still exist today cater to tourists… like this one 👇🏼3/n
Pakistan learned the lesson Ukraine has recently learned about relying on US tech during the Kargil episode. According to some it is the reason why Pak ditched the US GPS in 2014 turning to China’s Beidou instead. Satellite sovereignty ultimately should be the end goal for all.
Restrictions on Ukraine’s military use of SpaceX’s Starshield appear to be deliberate and not the result of any technical problems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Listen to that and the latest stories from Bloomberg News Now. bloomberg.com/news/audio/202…
I think many leaders will like to see how this turns out!
"“The period leading up to 2030 will be the end of my term as president of the state, if I am still alive. This is completely settled and there will be no discussion about it,”"
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Dr Eram Ashraf retweeted
New: China’s MOFCOM published new proposed export control measures that cover AI technologies. Some reporting on WeChat indicates that tech covered under the proposed export prohibitions includes large models trained on “core data” as defined in China’s Data Security Law as well as AI agents designed for use in sensitive sectors. One read could be that the measures will try to control the risks of open source models. Some quick takes 👇
mofcom.gov.cn/zcfb/dwmygl/ar…
The Panda Bonds seem to have gone well for Pakistan in China!
"Pakistan plans further Panda bond issuances under an approved RMB 7.2 billion programme as it seeks to become a repeat sovereign issuer in China’s capital market,.."
gwadarpro.pk/211093089963832…
“Build it and they will come” Taliban policy in the Wakhan Corridor while China is not amused
'We'll Keep Waiting': Afghanistan's Dead-End Road To China rferl.org/a/afghanistan-chin…
Provincial Chief Minister of Sindh, Pakistan opens Sindh for business with China #CPEC
At the Sindh Investment & Trade Conference 2026 in Shanghai, CM Sindh outlined SEZ incentives, including a 10-year tax holiday, duty-free machinery imports and one-window facilitation, supported by public-private partnership legislation.
#InvestInSindh #SindhChinaCooperation
Fascinating read on competition amongst EV charging stations in China and their rising prices due to the end of subsidies
user.guancha.cn/main/content…
"A country that cannot keep its lights on, sets its currency for political convenience, and lets goods clear its ports under-declared will struggle against China, with or without a trade deal." #CPEC
dawn.com/news/2036527/realit…
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"Pakistan also plays a key role in deepening the Iran-China relationship because of its strategic relationship with China and because many of the transport links between Iran and China pass through Pakistan."
dawn.com/news/2036551
From Afghanistan to Azerbaijan girls education under threat because of their government's decision!
Dr Eram Ashraf retweeted
🚨 WATCH: Sagal Abdi-Wali is sworn in as the Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras
Interesting #Karakoram2026
".., the activity will include skills training in UAV operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping, and cover joint command and live-force exercises," said the spokesperson.
eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/H…
Why are two Pakistan government officials speaking to UK government on behalf of Pakistan International Airlines #PIA which is now a private entity!
brecorder.com/news/40443242
Finally a women Nobel Prize winner for 2026!
This year’s #NobelPrize laureate Anne Carson was born in 1950 in Toronto, Canada. In 1981, she published her doctoral thesis in Classics entitled ‘Odi et Amo Ergo Sum’, and has, throughout her entire career, combined poetry writing with translation work and teaching at various universities.
Almost all her literary production has centred upon the intersection between the philologist’s obsession with words and the poet’s desire for new meaning. She has herself identified the etymology of words as the starting point for all her work.
Wondering if the #ConfuciusInstitute in Kabul provides opportunity for Afghan women also!
"Founded in 2008, the Confucius Institute in Kabul has equipped hundreds of Afghan students...At present, more than 100 students are enrolled.."
english.news.cn/asiapacific/…
An interesting read from someone who is chairman of the Abrahamic Movement in Pakistan.
“In January, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry described a viable Palestinian state…adding that relationships with other countries, “including potentially Israel,” could be considered.”
Opinion: Pakistan and Israel may remain far from formal relations. But distance need not mean silence. A just peace offers both peoples a future where security, dignity and human life are shared responsibilities.
jpost.com/opinion/article-91…
