Author: HeraldStar

By Qaiser Nawab, Chairman BRISD On September 2, spot gold briefly broke through the historic threshold of $3,500 an ounce, before settling just under that level at $3,494. This rally not only eclipsed the previous peak set in April but also cemented gold’s position as one of the best-performing assets of 2025. With a year-to-date gain of nearly 35 percent, the yellow metal has surged at a pace rarely seen in recent years, reflecting deep shifts in the global economy and investor psychology. The question now confronting markets is whether this meteoric rise marks the beginning of a longer-term structural…

By Qaiser Nawab, Chairman BRISD The ancient land of Uzbekistan, often described as the Pearl of the Silk Road, continues to capture the imagination of the world with its rich history, architectural wonders, and deep cultural heritage. Last week in Islamabad, the Embassy of Uzbekistan organised a Tourism and Cultural Show under this very theme. The event was graced by the keynote address of H.E. Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, who eloquently reminded the audience that Uzbekistan is not merely a country of historic monuments but a modern state redefining its role in global affairs. I had the…

On September 4, the second China-Pakistan B2B Investment Summit was successfully held in Beijing. Ren Hongbin, Member of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China and President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was present at both the opening and closing ceremonies, where he delivered a keynote address. Senior government officials, diplomats, and business representatives from China and Pakistan participated in the event, engaging in extensive exchanges on deepening industrial cooperation and promoting the high-quality development of…

By Qaiser Nawab, Chairman BRISD China held a grand military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event was not only a solemn commemoration of a historic triumph but also a symbolic demonstration of China’s growing role in shaping regional unity and global security. The parade featured 45 marching units and lasted about 70 minutes, showcasing both traditional and next-generation forces. Alongside infantry and armored formations, the event highlighted new capabilities in unmanned systems, underwater warfare,…

By Qaiser Nawab, Chairman BRISD China held a grand military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The event was not only a solemn commemoration of a historic triumph but also a symbolic demonstration of China’s growing role in shaping regional unity and global security. The parade featured 45 marching units and lasted about 70 minutes, showcasing both traditional and next-generation forces. Alongside infantry and armored formations, the event highlighted new capabilities in unmanned systems, underwater warfare,…

By Qaiser Nawab, Chairman BRISD On Sept. 1, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the massive SCO Plus meeting in Tianjin, unveiling what Beijing calls the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). The initiative was presented at the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a security and economic bloc founded in 2001. The Tianjin gathering was reportedly attended by leaders from over twenty countries and heads of ten international organizations, making it the biggest SCO meeting in its 24-year history. Speaking to this diverse assembly of Asian, Eurasian, and Middle Eastern states, Xi framed the GGI as a “more just…

By Qaiser Nawab, Chairman, BRISDIn late August 2025, the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit unfolded in Tianjin not with thunderous declarations, but through a deliberate weaving of new vectors of cooperation. Against a backdrop of global turbulence—from regional conflicts to rising protectionism—the summit emerged as a concerto of subtle but strategic advancement. Digital Corridors and Financial Autonomy President Xi Jinping’s endorsement of Kyrgyzstan’s upcoming SCO presidency placed sharp focus on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and clean-tech cooperation. Announcements on human resource exchanges, aviation partnerships, and subnational collaboration point to an emerging “digital corridor” across Central Asia. This signals an…

On the morning of August 31, Chinese President met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, at the Tianjin State Guesthouse. President Aliyev is visiting China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and to participate in the commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Following the bilateral meeting, Mr. Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department, gave an interview to media.“China and Azerbaijan are engaged in…

By Qaiser Nawab, Chairman BRISD In the heat of Islamabad, Abdul Ghaffar Shar is busy making calls and finalizing schedules. A major B2B forum is about to take place in Beijing alongside the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, and Shar is helping Pakistani firms secure a spot. For him, it’s more than just another business trip—it’s the continuation of a journey that began years ago in China’s agricultural heartland. Shar earned his Ph.D. at Northwest A&F University in Shaanxi Province, where he first encountered advanced seed varieties and state-of-the-art irrigation systems. Now back in Pakistan, he runs a company that…

In the heart of Karabakh, where history and resilience converge, a unique gathering of global youth unfolded: a week-long dialogue on culture, heritage, and the enduring power of diaspora. From August 3rd to 10th, 2025, I found myself in a place I had only read about in books and newsheadlines: Khankandi, in the heart of Karabakh. The 6th Diaspora International Summer Camp wasn’t just another conference or cultural gathering; it was a living, breathing mosaic of stories, ideas, and perspectives. For me, it became a turning point; a moment where Azerbaijan’s history, resilience, and forward-looking vision came alive in front…