Sultan M Hali

China builds 3-satellite constellation in Earth-moon space
- By Sultan M Hali
- April 20, 2025
DESPITE the turmoil around the globe, there is some good news in the realm of space exploration. China has successfully established the world’s first three-satellite…

Le Pen’s disqualification from French presidential race
- By Sultan M Hali
- April 13, 2025
French politics is in a state of disarray. The erstwhile frontrunner, Marine Le Pen’s disqualification from the 2027 French presidential race has sent shockwaves through…

Consequences of Afghan refugees’ repatriation
- By Sultan M Hali
- April 6, 2025
THE repatriation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, which commenced on April 1st, is likely to strain relations between Islamabad and the Taliban-led government in Kabul.…

Operation searchlight’s efficacy revisited
- By Sultan M Hali
- March 30, 2025
FIFTY-four years after it was launched—much water has flown under the bridge—the anti-Pakistan mood in Bangladesh has changed, hence it is time to re-examine the…

Proposed counter terrorism strategy for Pakistan
- By Sultan M Hali
- March 23, 2025
TO counter terrorism effectively, Pakistan requires a comprehensive and sound strategy that addresses both immediate threats and the root causes of extremism and is proactive…

Pros and cons of cancellation of USAID
- By Sultan M Hali
- March 16, 2025
THE Trump Administration’s termination of 83% of its programs under USAID (United States Agency for Interna-tional Development) has sparked debates about its humanitarian and diplomatic…

China’s door opens wider in 14th CPPCC
- By Sultan M Hali
- March 9, 2025
THE third session of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) — which is a significant political advisory body in China, playing a crucial…

Did Modi get a raw deal from the USA?
- By Sultan M Hali
- March 2, 2025
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States has sparked a lot of debate and discussion. Some argue that India got a raw…

The implications of US DOGE?
- By Sultan M Hali
- February 23, 2025
THE US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a temporary organization established by the second Trump Administration on January 20, 2025. Despite its name, DOGE…

Challenges for China in 2025
- By Sultan M Hali
- February 16, 2025
NOW that we are in 2025, China and its paramount leader, Xi Jinping, face a confluence of challenges that have the potential to reshape the…