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Pakistan is a country in South Asia. It shares borders with India, Afghanistan, and Iran. The Indus River flows through its heart. Pakistan has a rich cultural heritage. It is home to diverse languages and traditions. The country has a complex history, marked by partition and conflict. Its economy is growing, with agriculture and textiles as key sectors. Pakistan's landscape varies from mountains to deserts.

Critically analyse the effectiveness of international mechanisms in combating terror financing, with a focus on the case of Pakistan. What role can regional cooperation play in enhancing these efforts?

The effectiveness of international mechanisms in combating terror financing, especially in the context of Pakistan, is a complex and multifaceted issue. While international frameworks like the Financial Action...

 January 1, 2021

Anti-Rape Law of Pakistan

Pakistan government has passed a presidential ordinance that expedites the cases of sexual abuse against children and women. This Anti-rape ordinance is valid only for four months. After...

 December 18, 2020

China signs new Military Deal with Pakistan

The Defence Minister of China, Gen Wei Fenghe , held talks with the chief of Pakistan Army, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Noveber 30, 2020.HighlightsBoth side discussed their...

 December 1, 2020

Anti-Rape Ordinances in Pakistan

Pakistan has two Anti-rape ordinances namely the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 and the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Ordinance, 2020 for introducing stringent actions against rapists.Key PointsThese ordinances...

 November 27, 2020

FATF’s Asia Pacific Group keeps Pakistan on ‘Enhanced Follow-up List’

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Asia Pacific group has kept Pakistan in its 'Enhanced Follow Up' list. The organisation had downgraded Pakistan status from regular follow-up to enhanced...

 October 13, 2020

India, Pakistan, China Increase Nuclear Stockpiles: SIPRI Report

The recent SIPRI Yearbook 2020 report has revealed that India, Pakistan, and China have all heightened their nuclear capabilities in the past year. The report comes as a...

 June 15, 2020

China Establishes Kohala Hydropower Project in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

The recent news has highlighted China's intention to set up a Kohala hydropower project in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This action is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),...

 June 2, 2020

Pakistan, China Sign Contract for Diamer-Bhasha Dam Construction

The recent news in focus has been the signing of a contract by Pakistan. This agreement is with a joint venture between China Power, a Chinese state-run firm...

 May 14, 2020

India Requests Pakistan to Repair Storm-Damaged Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara

The recent news highlights India's plea to Pakistan for the repair and reconstruction of parts of the revered Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara, which were damaged during a storm on...

 April 19, 2020

FATF Recommends Retention of Pakistan on ‘Grey List’

The International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG) of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has suggested that Pakistan should continue to be on the "Grey List". This suggestion was...

 February 18, 2020

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