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CPEC's Significance, Special Economic Zones in Pakistan & Risks of Chinese 'Debt-Trap Diplomacy'

  "Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance..." - Ban Ki-moon The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a significant infrastructure and economic development project that aims to connect Gwadar Port in southwestern Pakistan to China's northwestern region of Xinjiang. It is often referred to as a "corridor" because it consists of a network of roads, railways, pipelines, and other infrastructure projects that will facilitate trade, transportation, and economic cooperation between China and Pakistan. CPEC was officially launched in April 2015 when China and Pakistan signed various agreements to kickstart the project. It is part of China's broader Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which aims to enhance connectivity and economic cooperation across Asia, Africa, and Europe. CPEC involves the con...

Betrayals – A Journey From Trust To Deception

“The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies; it comes from friends and loved ones..” Friendship is often regarded as one of the most cherished and vital aspects of human life. It's a bond that forms through shared experiences, trust, and support, offering companionship and understanding. However, amidst the warmth and comfort of friendship, there can sometimes lurk betrayal, a painful experience that can shatter trust and lead to profound emotional turmoil towards deceptions. I have penned this article to explores the complexities of friendship betrayals, their causes, consequences, and the lessons they teach us about trust and human relationships. Friendship is a valuable and essential aspect of human life. It brings joy, support, and a sense of belonging. It is not a one-size-fits-all relationship. It's a complex network of connections, each with its unique qualities and significance. Friends may come and go throughout our lives, but some are ch...

Book – An Idea, A Life, A Friend!

“I read for pleasure and that is the moment I learn the most.” ― Margaret Atwood Literature is an image of life. We find our feelings, thoughts, sorrows, happiness, resolution to our problems and a way to think better, to live better. World literature includes of various Novels, Dramas, Poetry, Stories and various other forms. Novel is the most popular one in all. The world cinema also experienced hundreds of movies based on actual novels and dramas extracted from the treasures of world literature; this is usually termed as “Book-to-Movie”. Few to mention here;  Jurassic Park (1993) - Based on the book Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton The Kite Runner (2007) - Based on the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini  Apollo (1995) - Based on the book Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13 by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger Die Hard (1988) - Based on the book Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp Harry Potter (2001) - Based on the first novel in the Harry ...

Our Oceans – Our Future

Our Oceans - Our Future Our Past, Our Present And Whatever Remains Of Our Future, Absolutely Depends On What We Do Now” – Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer. Presently terrorism is considered as world’s biggest threat towards the safety and preservation of human lives. However, there is one more threat which silently headed our way. The marine pollution poses severe threat to life under water as well as for land based lives. Our rainwater, drinking water, weather, climate, coastlines, much of our food, and even the oxygen in the air we breathe, are all ultimately provided and regulated by the sea. Throughout history, oceans and seas have been vital medium for trade and transportation. The marine pollution reflects, the various kinds of contamination to sea waters mainly due to human created wastages, which is in varied forms of  chemicals, plastics, insoluble particles, un-treated sewerage water, CO2 emission by sea transport, oil spillages by any incident to t...