The upcoming SCO Summit presents Pakistan with a crucial opportunity to enhance its global standing, but also significant challenges. Missteps in handling political instability or countering India’s narrative could backfire. To seize this moment, Pakistan must skillfully manage relations with key players like China, Iran, and Russia while diplomatically addressing India’s criticisms. A well-crafted, strategic approach is essential to turning these challenges into long-term foreign policy gains for the country.

This article investigates Pakistan’s position within Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9, “Industry, innovation and infrastructure.” It explores Pakistan’s in developing a robust industrial base, fostering innovation and establishing a sustainable infrastructure network. Through key government initiatives like “Digital Pakistan” and the National Transport Policy, Pakistan’s role maintaining its commitment to SDG 9 is highlighted. Additionally, it explores the potential challenges in addition to their possible solutions that Pakistan face in its journey to Goal 9.

The article “The Article-370: Deceit, Deception and Dishonesty” argues that the revocation of Article 370 exemplifies a history of betrayal and dishonesty by the Indian government towards Kashmir. It claims that the legal basis for Kashmir’s accession to India was fraudulent and highlights the ongoing erosion of Kashmiri autonomy, culminating in the unconstitutional and undemocratic annulment of Article 370 in 2019.

India’s 1947 annexation of Junagadh, Hyderabad, and Kashmir prioritized strategic interests over self-determination. Despite promises of plebiscites, India’s power allowed it to disregard democratic ideals, particularly in Muslim-majority Kashmir, where accession to Pakistan was favored. This selective application of principles reveals contradictions in India’s policies and highlights the lasting impact of power imbalances on the region’s fate.