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On the well-known Spanish internet channel EDATV, the head of the Caucasus-Iberoamerican Think Tank, a well-known expert on Spanish-speaking countries, Mahir Gurbanov, provided detailed insight into the signing of the Joint Declaration following the meeting between the President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia in Washington. The program, broadcast live on EDATV, was dedicated entirely to this topic. Mahir Gurbanov highlighted that the meetings held by President Ilham Aliyev at the White House on August 8, as part of his official visit to the United States, will be remembered as “a historical turning point in the history of…

Islamabad, 12 August 2025 — Muhammad Khan, Chairman of Uniplast Qatar and Shangrila Murree & Kashmir, along with Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), called on H.E. Shafizoda Saidjon, Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Tajikistan, at the Embassy of Tajikistan in Islamabad. The meeting explored wide-ranging opportunities for cooperation between Pakistan and Tajikistan, particularly in trade, tourism, investment, infrastructure, and Belt and Road projects.H.E. Shafizoda Saidjon apprised the delegation of Tajikistan’s Special Economic Zones and the attractive opportunities available for foreign investors, including government incentives for high-rise construction projects. He shared the…

Shehbaz Khan Yousafzai serves as the Legal Advisor on Climate Change at Herald Star, providing expert guidance on environmental laws, climate policies, and sustainable development frameworks. He plays a key role in analyzing legal implications of climate initiatives, advising on compliance with international agreements, and supporting policy recommendations to address climate-related challenges.

Written by Agil Alesger What happened in the USA? How did the process unfold? Who emerged more profitable from this agreement? First, it should be noted that after completing territorial integrity, the most important issue for Azerbaijan is lasting peace and stability in the region. Azerbaijan will work with any state that supports this. Not Democracy, but Economic Cooperation One of the noteworthy points of this agreement is America’s involvement in the region. Many of us are uncomfortable with the chaos that the USA brings to the places it enters. However, the USA usually brings chaos wherever it promises “democracy.”…

Malik Tahoor Ahmed serves as YOUNGO Reporter at Herald Star, representing the youth constituency to the UNFCCC in international climate discussions. Passionate about amplifying young voices in global policymaking, he covers youth-led climate initiatives, grassroots sustainability projects, and intergenerational solutions for a resilient future. With a keen focus on bridging policy and action, Malik brings fresh perspectives from the frontlines of youth engagement, ensuring that the voices of emerging leaders are heard in the global climate conversation.

Islamabad, 06 August 2025 — Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), called on the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. Khazar Farhadov, at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Islamabad. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, with a particular emphasis on expanding trade, investment, and connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework. Ambassador Farhadov shared Azerbaijan’s strategic vision under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev to transform the country into a major regional hub for connectivity along the historic Silk Road. He…

By Urooj Babar As the first of August 2025 arrived, the world witnessed yet another escalation in global trade tensions as the United States, under the Trump administration, announced sweeping new tariffs against over 60 countries. This unilateral move, cloaked in the language of reciprocity and “economic justice,” appears less a corrective to global imbalances and more a strategic power play—reshaping the world’s trading system on Washington’s terms. While the U.S. presents these measures as necessary correctives to its trade deficits, a deeper analysis reveals a pattern of coercive diplomacy, economic asymmetry, and political opportunism, with consequences far beyond the…

Islamabad, August 4, 2025 —Mr. Hassan Masood Kanwar, Vice Chairman of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment and Trade (KP-BOIT), along with Mr. Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Alisher Tukhtaev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, to discuss emerging avenues of mutual cooperation and regional economic integration. During the meeting, Mr. Hassan Masood Kanwar highlighted the vast investment potential in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially in key sectors such as tourism, agriculture, minerals, renewable energy, and industrial development. He apprised the Ambassador of his forward-looking…

By Qaiser Nawab, Chairman, Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development, BRISD As the world races into a digital financial future, stablecoins – a form of cryptocurrency pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar – are emerging not only as instruments of innovation but also as stealthy tools of geopolitical leverage. While their promise of fast, borderless, and stable-value digital payments captures global attention, the quieter and more dangerous implications are being largely ignored, especially in the Global South. The explosion of dollar-backed stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), now collectively worth over $250 billion, is…

By Qaiser Nawab, Chairman BRISD At the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) held in Shanghai, Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s message was clear: China does not seek to monopolize AI technologies, but rather to democratize them. He stated unequivocally that AI should serve all of humanity, not just a select few, and committed China to making AI “openly shared” to ensure that “more countries and groups will benefit.” This vision is backed by policy. Beijing’s Global AI Governance Initiative, AI Capacity-Building Action Plan, and the newly proposed World AI Cooperation Organization reflect a growing consensus within China’s leadership: AI development…