Pakistan To Swap Currency With China
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance has already asked the State Bank to work out a strategy in consultation with the central bank of China for a currency swap arrangement.
China To Invest In Pakistan
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between China’s Hong Kong-listed chemicals-maker, Lumena Resources Corp, and the KASB Group of Pakistan: significant progress for the strife torn industrial sector of Pakistan.
India Getting Nervous Over Pakistan-China Ties
Indian Defense Minister Antony told his audience; “The increasing nexus between China and Pakistan in military sphere remains an area of serious concern. We have to carry out continuous appraisals of Chinese military capabilities and shape our responses accordingly. At the same time, we need to be vigilant at all times.”
Welcome to America, Mr. Singh!
America encourages India’s increasing involvement in Afghanistan, and calculates that Indian and American interests coincide in seeking to develop pipelines that would draw central Asia’s oil reserves toward south Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Hu-Obama Pledge To Support Peace
For South Asian analysts mention of India and Pakistan in the joint statement was significant. China and the United States voiced support for the peace and stability in South Asia.
What Is China Doing in Afghanistan?
Will China, the emerging superpower, face the same outcome as other empires that have crossed path in Afghanistan? Will the skeletons and memories of the Chinese be added to those already left behind in the barren mountains of Afghanistan?
Ibrahim Sajid Malick is a Pakistani-American writer, technologist, and social entrepreneur. He has been writing on Pakistani society and politics since 1986. He has held several media, communications, and technology positions for organizations large and small. Mr. Malick graduated from New School for Social Research with a master’s degree in anthropology. He holds several technology and management certifications. He works for a leading technology firm and blogs at www.ibrahimsajidmalick.com