Elvira Kadyrova On 15-16 July 2021, Tashkent hosted a high-level International Conference “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities”. The forum, initiated by Uzbekistan, brought together high-ranking officials from 40 countries, as well as delegations of major partner international organizations and financial institutions. The key speakers of the opening and the plenary sessions […]
SCO nations declare readiness to support Afghanistan politically and economically
Elvira Kadyrova On 14 July 2021, a meeting of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group was held in Dushanbe, which gathered the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. A Joint Statement was adopted following the meeting. The document emphasizes that one of the most important factors for maintaining and strengthening […]
Uzbekistan Center for Economic Research analyzed the trade potential for Central and South Asia
Elvira Kadyrova In 2020, the total trade turnover between the Central Asian and South Asian countries amounted to US$4.4 billion. The assessments came from the Uzbek Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR). The largest stakes in the mutual trade belong to Kazakhstan (52.8%), Uzbekistan (31.2%) and Turkmenistan (10.4%), said Obid Khakimov, Director of the […]
Whom Russia is ready to take as companions for solving Afghan puzzle
Elvira Kadyrova Russia strongly supports the settlement of the Afghan situation with the involvement of regional international organizations such as SCO, the CSTO, and the countries bordering Afghanistan. The statement came from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during his remarks at the Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday, 23 June. “It is necessary to […]
Mazar-i-Sharif–Peshawar: a corridor to the new future of Central and South Asia
Eldor Aripov, Director of Institute of Strategic and Regional Studies, Uzbekistan On February 2, Tashkent hosted a landmark event for the future of Afghanistan and the entire region. It was the first trilateral meeting of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan on the implementation of the project for the construction of the Mazar-i-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar railway. The exceptional importance […]
Role of Turkmenistan in preparing Afghanistan for economic remake – Part 2
Tariq Saeedi The briefing conducted by DPM Meredov on 16 January 2021 at the auditorium of the institute of foreign relations was quite elaborate. He took six questions from the audience – four from the local and foreign media, and two from the academic community – and in doing so he covered the key aspects […]
World Economic Forum – Country’s Strategy Dialogue on Pakistan Conducted by World Economic Forum on 25 November 2020
In recognition of Pakistan’s successful policies against COVID-19, World Economic Forum announced Pakistan`s Strategy Day. On November 25, World Economic Forum organized an international event “Country Strategy Dialogue (CSD) on Pakistan”. This is another endorsement of Pakistan’s brilliant strategy in a very challenging environment of COVID-19 and Economic Crisis. Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the […]
Ashgabat branch of NBP in voluntary liquidation – Pakistan remains committed to TAPI corridor
The Ashgabat branch of NBP (National Bank of Pakistan) has announced that it is starting the procedure for voluntary liquidation. It is an administrative decision taken by the board of directors of the bank but certain websites have tried to convey the impression that Pakistan may have lost interest in TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline project. […]
В КАБУЛЕ СОСТОЯЛАСЬ ТОРЖЕСТВЕННАЯ ЦЕРЕМОНИЯ ПОДПИСАНИЯ РЯДА ВАЖНЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ МЕЖДУ ТУРКМЕНИСТАНОМ И АФГАНИСТАНОМ
30 сентября 2020 года в городе Кабул в президентском дворце «Салам-Хан» состоялась торжественная церемония подписания ряда значимых документов, призванных способствовать дальнейшей реализации совместных инфраструктурных проектов между Туркменистаном и Афганистаном, в частности строительство газопровода Туркменистан–Афганистан–Пакистан–Индия (ТАПИ), электрической и оптико-волоконной коммуникационной линии Туркменистан–Афганистан–Пакистан (ТАП), строительство железных дорог. В церемонии подписания принял участие Президент Исламской Республики Афганистан […]
A SOLEMN CEREMONY OF SIGNING A NUMBER OF IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS BETWEEN TURKMENISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN TOOK PLACE IN KABUL
On September 30, 2020, a solemn ceremony of signing a number of significant documents was held in the Presidential Palace “Salam Khan” in the city of Kabul to facilitate the further implementation of joint infrastructure projects between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, in particular, the construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, electric and fiber-optic communication line […]
ADB: Five Things to Know – Trends in Road and Railway Trade Efficiency in Central Asia
Samarkand city railway station. Photo: Relisa Granovskaya/ADB The efficient trade of goods across international borders is key to economic growth and poverty alleviation. This is particularly important in largely landlocked Central Asia where road and rail represent the two dominant modes of transporting goods across the region. Using data from shipments collected over the past […]
Pakistan Combating COVID19 through ‘Smart Lock Down’
Global pandemic has affected all sectors of life in general and economy in particular. Dwindling economies of developing countries further accentuated the challenge of maintaining the balance between lives and livelihood. Complete lock downs of cities and countries was set as precedent to be followed world over to combat the unknown disease, with varying levels […]
Equipment, products developed by Pakistan to combat Covid-19 may benefit Central Asia
COVID 19 pandemic has changed the complete construct of world by impacting all spheres of human life including economy, trade, travel and tourism. Previous pandemics were also lethal in nature and caused trouble to humanity, but were restricted to specific geographical limits through concerted efforts. However, in case of Coronavirus, as is commonly called, restriction […]
Resilient Pakistan against COVID 19 Pandemic
Col. Iftikhar Ahmmed, Charge d’ Affaires, Embassy of Pakistan, Ashgabat COVID 19; as is commonly known has engulfed entire globe with varying intensity from region to region thus making it a global challenge. Pakistan is amongst the 180+ countries dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Precaution, Prevention, followed by stringent fight against deadly yet unseen enemy, […]
Turkmenistan establishes Office for International Electric Power Projects
Turkmenistan has established the Office of International Electric Power Projects. The decision was taken on Thursday when President Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with DPM Charymurat Purchekov (construction, energy) and the minister for energy, Murat Artykov. The newly established authority will initially supervise the implementation of TAP500, and subsequently explore and manage the other power export […]
The Conspiracy that Failed
General Mirza Aslam Beg Former COAS, Pakistan Email: friendscolumn@hotmail.com What happened during the last few months was ‘a crisis period’ for the state institutions, drifting in a state of helplessness to handle an ordinary matter of the state. Luckily it was the unexpected intervention by the “Marginalized Right” that saved the system from being wrapped-up. The Deep State […]
Embassy of Pakistan hosts reception to mark Defence Day of Pakistan and Solidarity with Kashmir
nCa News and Commentary The embassy of Pakistan in Ashgabat hosted on Friday (6 September 2019) a reception to mark the Day of Defence of Pakistan and solidarity with Kashmir. Mr. Khalil Bajwa, the Charge d’ Affaires, and Colonel Iftikhar Ahmed, the defence attaché of Pakistan, spoke about the significance of the occasion. In his […]
Flag hoisting ceremony and lunch at Pakistan embassy to mark Independence Day of Pakistan
The embassy of Pakistan in Ashgabat arranged on 14 August 2019 a flag hoisting ceremony, followed by lunch, for the Pakistan community to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Independence of Pakistan. Mr. Khalil Bajwa, the charge d’Affaires, read the messages of President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan. He also spoke […]
Embassy of Pakistan hosts Iftar Reception in Ashgabat
Mr. Khalil Bajwa, the Charge d’Affaires of Pakistan, hosted on 1 June 2019 an Iftar reception. Charygeldy Serayev, the Mufti of Turkmenistan was the chief guest. Here are some pictures from the reception: /// nCa, 3 June 2019
Прием Ифтар, организованный Посольством Пакистана
Посольство Пакистана провело ужин Ифтар 1 июня 2019 года временный поверенный в делах Пакистана г-н Халил Баджвапровел ужинифтар. Главным гостем был муфтий Туркменистана ЧарыгельдыСеряев. Несколько снимков с мероприятия: /// nCa, 3 June 2019
Meredov visits Pakistan: TAPI moves closer to implementation – Outlines of a new corridor emerge
nCa Report Rashid Meredov, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Turkmenistan visited Pakistan on 12 March 2019, where he had separate meetings with the president, the prime minister, the foreign minister, the minister of finance, the minister of oil and gas, and the minister of power and water of Pakistan. In a day […]
Pakistan is striving for peace in Afghanistan
Tariq Saeedi Sometimes it is necessary to state the obvious. Sometimes it is necessary to question the obvious. This is essential because our perceptions define the reality for us —– and, in most cases we acquire our perceptions through interaction with the media – all kinds of media – and not our direct interaction with […]
Energized Turkmenistan
nCa Report Mary State Electric Station, 8 September 2018 – Ashgabat 9 September 2018 (nCa) — The power generation capacity of Turkmenistan increased by about 30% on Saturday when a combined cycle power plant was put into operation at the Mary State Electric (Station MaryGres). President Berdymuhamedov led the opening ceremony. The powerhouse, built by […]
Туркменистан наращивает энергогенерирующие мощности
Доклад nCa МарыйскаяГосударственнаяЭлектростанция, 8 сентября 2018 г. – Ашхабад, 9 сентября2018 (nCa) — Мощность производства электроэнергии в Туркменистане увеличилась примерно на 30% в субботу с вводом в эксплуатацию парогазовой электростанции на территории Марыйской государственной электростанции (Мары ГРЭС). В церемонии открытия принимал участие президент Бердымухамедов. Электростанция, построенная турецкой компанией ChalykEnergy-ÇalıkEnerji-с турбинами от GeneralElectric (США), усиливает роль […]
Mangoes, football, and Turkmenistan-Pakistan brotherhood
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova The hotel lobby was brimming with cheerfulness as every guest departed with a bag of mangoes in one hand and a football in the other. The mangoes were among the choicest in the world and the football was Top Glider Telstar 18, the official football of the FIFA World Cup […]
Манго, футбол и туркмено-пакистанское братство
Тарик Саиди и Равиля Кадырова В вестибюле отеля повсюду ощущалось жизнерадостное настроение. Каждый гость уходил отсюда с пакетом манго в одной руки и с футбольным мячиком в другой. Здесь можно было узнать об отборных сортах манго и получить футбольный мяч «TopGliderTelstar 18», который выпускается по заказу Чемпионата ФИФА 2018 года пакистанскими производителями. Вечер 6 июля […]
Start of a new corridor – TAPI, TAP500, TAP Fiber Optic Link, Railway Line
Tariq Saeedi and Raviliya Kadyrova Islim Cheshme, 23 February 2018 – Ashgabat, 25 February 2018 (nCa) — After about an hour by airplane, seven hours by train, and another hour by bus, we finally reached the place that looked like an artistic depiction of timelessness – gently rolling sand dunes of a pleasant hue of […]
Turkmenistan commemorates in stamps the launch of regional infrastructure projects
Turkmenistan has issued a variety of new commemorative stamps in honor of the launch of infrastructure projects such as the Turkmen-Afghan link of the TAPI gas pipeline, the project of power lines Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan, fiber optic lines, the opening of the railway Serhetabat-Torghondi. The grand ceremonies on these projects took place on 23 February in Mary […]
Taliban support TAPI
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 23 February 2018 (nCa) — TAPI enters its second phase of implementation today as the launch ceremony takes place in two part – first part in Serhetabat district of Turkmenistan, and the second part in Herat city of Afghanistan. President Berdymuhamedov of Turkmenistan, President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan […]
Turkmenistan thanks Saudi Arabia for funding of TAPI
Ashgabat, 20 January 2018 (nCa) — President Berdymuhamedov has sent a letter of gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudi of Saudi Arabia, thanking him on the funding provided by the Saudi Development Fund for TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline project. “I take this financial support as a continuation of your efforts to develop our cooperation,” […]
Pak-US Relations at A Tipping Point
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former COAS Pakistan — friendscolumn@hotmail.com “Trump is a man-baby, a failed businessman who lurches from tantrum to tweet storm and back again, who shows no impulse control, who won’t take responsibility for his actions, and who whines – a lot – when things don’t go his way.” —— Susan Campbell – American […]
TAPI Gas Pipeline: From Idea to Reality
As is known, an important aspect of Turkmenistan’s energy strategy is the expansion of the geography of export routes for the supply of Turkmen energy to world markets, including through the creation of a multivariate transport infrastructure. In this area, large investment projects are being implemented, among which the construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline […]
ГАЗОПРОВОД ТАПИ: ИЗ ИДЕИ В РЕАЛЬНОСТЬ
Как известно, важным аспектом энергетической стратегии Туркменистана является расширение географии экспортных маршрутов поставок туркменских энергоносителей на мировые рынки, в том числе, за счёт создания многовариантной транспортной инфраструктуры. В этой сфере реализуются крупные инвестиционные проекты, среди которых особое место занимает строительство газопровода Туркменистан-Афганистан-Пакистан-Индия (ТАПИ). О том, как продвигается данный проект, имеющий важное международное значение, мы попросили […]
Trump on The Wrong Side of History
General Mirza Aslam Beg Former COAS, Pakistan Army Email: friendscolumn@hotmail.com American Secretary of States’ hop-over visit’ to Pakistan, on his way to India, was a crude diplomatic gesture of brow-beating Pakistan. He handed over the demand note, as confirmed by a senior US diplomat – Alice Wells: “US wants to see practical steps from Pakistan, […]
ٹرمپ کی نئی اسٹریٹیجی کا انجام ناکامی ہوگا
جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف’ پاکستان Email: friendscolumn@hotmail.com امریکی وزیرخارجہ کا بھارت جاتے ہوئےپاکستان میں چند گھنٹوں کا ٹھہراو سفارتی بداخلاقی کے مترادف ہے۔جاتے ہوئے انہوں نے ایک تحریری نوٹ پاکستانی حکام کے حوالے کیا جس کی وضاحت امریکی سفارتکار ایلس ولز(Alice Wells) نےکی ہےکہ ‘‘امریکہ پاکستان سے مہینوں میں نہیں […]
World Champion of democracy pulls off mask – “We are killing terrorists”
“Someday, after an effective military effort, perhaps it will be possible to have a political settlement” – Trump’s fuzzy thoughts on Afghanistan’s future Resident of Central Asia 23 August 2017 (nCa)—The latest statement of president Trump on future policy and military guideline in Afghanistan and broader South Asia hardly can be called the “strategy.” Strategy […]
آزادی کے ستر سال ہم نے کیا کھویا کیا پایا
جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف پاکستان friendscolumn@hotmail.com نظریہ پاکستان کے تحت ہم نے 1947ء میں پاکستان بنایا یعنی مسجد بنالی لیکن اس کی حفاظت نہ کر سکے اور یہ مسجد 1971ء میں دو حصوں میں تقسیم ہو گئی۔ پھر بھی ہم نمازی نہ بن سکے لیکن ایک دانشمند لیڈر نے […]
دنیائے اسلام عالمی سازشوں کی زد میں اورہماری ذمہ داریاں
جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف پاکستان Email: friendscolumn@hotmail.com سوویت یونین کے ٹوٹ جانے کے بعد دنیائے اسلام سخت عتاب سے گذر رہی ہے جس کے سبب افغانستان، عراق، شام،لیبیا، صومالیہ اور یمن ٹوٹ پھوٹ کا شکار ہیں۔ملک شام اس کی بدترین مثال ہے’ جہاں سازشوں کے اندر سازشیں ہو رہی […]
آج کی خبر
جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف پاکستان Email: friendscolumn@hotmail.com آج کے ایک اردو اخبار کی مندجہ ذیل خبر آپ کے پیش نظر ہے جس کی افادیت14 اپریل 2017ء کو ماسکو میں ہونے والی بارہ ملکی کانفرنس میں ثابت ہوگی اور ہمارا موقف درست ثابت ہوگا کہ طالبان ہی وہ واحدقوت ہیں جو […]
Kashmir – A stable Pak–India relationship as the recipe for regional peace
nCa Commentary Karachi, 1 April 2017 (nCa) — Pakistan has historically left no stone unturned to maintain engagement and dialogue with India for resolution of all outstanding disputes between the two countries. However, the economic well –being of the people of both the countries and regional peace have both been hostage to Indian intransigence on […]
پاک افغان تعلقات ۔ مستقبل کے آئینے میں
جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف پاکستان (تھنکرز فورم پاکستان کے سیمینار میں پیش کیاگیا مقالہ) تاریخی اور جغرافیائی واقعات کے مطالعہ سے ہمیں بڑے اہم حقائق سے آگہی ہوتی ہےجو سچ پر مبنی ہوتے ہیں۔ اسی حوالے سے آج ہم پاکستان او رافغانستان کے تعلقات کا جائزہ لیں گے۔ مملکت افغانستان […]
Challenges and Response of our New Military Leadership
General Mirza Aslam Beg Former COAS, Pakistan Email: friendswriteup@hotmail.com Pakistan is passing through very turbulent times, demanding from our new military leadership deep reflection, to evolve policies and plans to face the challenges. The change of command has taken place in a routine manner. The outgoing COAS gave full advantage to the incoming COAS to […]
“Mission Kashmir”
General Mirza Aslam Beg Former COAS, Pakistan Email: friendswriteup@hotmail.com Our ambassador at the United Nations – Maliha Lodhi has termed the Kashmir issue as “Mission Kashmir” expressing the thoughts balanced in contrast to the promises made by late PM Nehru: “We stand committed to the world to facilitate the right of self-determination to the people […]
Out-bursts of Altaf Hussain Ignite Political Cloud Burst
General Mirza Aslam Beg Former COAS, Pakistan Email: friendswriteup@hotmail.com Altaf Hussain, the founding Chairman of Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) through his three minutes outbursts on 22 August against Pakistan; the armed forces of Pakistan and the political leadership has caused a cloud burst effect on the domestic politics of Pakistan. Political sanity appears to bring […]
An Overview of the Budget 2016-17
General Mirza Aslam Beg Former COAS, Pakistan friendsfoundation@live.co.uk Three years back the government decided to “beg and borrow”, to correct the economy and save the country from going into default. They did succeed in achieving the primary objective but this simple answer to the complex issue has created myriad problems as one can judge […]
بجٹ 2016-17پر ایک نظر
جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف friendsfoundation@live.co.uk تین سال قبل موجودہ حکومت نے ملکی اقتصادیات کو دیوالیہ ہونے سے بچانے کیلئے ‘‘قرض اورامداد’’ کا سہارا لینے کا فیصلہ کیا جس سےبنیادی اہداف کے حصول میں تو حکومت کوجزوی طورپر کامیابی ملی لیکن ابتر اقتصادی صورت حال کو سنبھالنے کیلئے اٹھائے جانے […]
China Pakistan Strategic Pivot
General Mirza Aslam Beg Former COAS Pakistan friendsfoundation@live.co.uk Our defense collaboration with China is exemplary as well as unique. It has helped our armed forces, particularly the land forces; regain their élan after the 1971 debacle. During the early 80s there was a conscious realization of the weaknesses of the Army and the urgent need […]
پاک چین تذویراتی محور (Strategic Pivot)
جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف پاکستان friendsfoundation@live.co.uk چین کے ساتھ ہماری دفاعی شراکت مثالی ہونے کے ساتھ ساتھ منفرد نوعیت کی بھی ہے۔اسی شراکت کی بدولت ہماری مسلح افواج اور بالخصوص پیادہ فوج 1971ء کی جنگ کے بعد اپنا کھویا ہوا مقام حاصل کرنے میں کامیاب ہوئی ہے۔ ہمیں اپنی […]
موجودہ سیاسی کشمکش اور قومی نظریہ حیات
از: جنرل مرزا اسلم بیگ سابق چیف آف آرمی سٹاف پاکستان Email: friendsfoundation@live.co.uk پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی کی پہلی حکومت کے دور میں وزیراعظم ذوالفقار علی بھٹو نے قوم کو متفقہ آئین دیا اور قوم کے نظریہ حیات کا تعین کیا: ‘‘پاکستان کا نظام حکومت جمہوری ہوگا جس کی بنیادیں قرآن و سنہ کے اصولوں […]
Finally, an honest statement from Afghanistan
Finally, an honest statement from Afghanistan Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 27 April 2016 (nCa) — President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan addressed Monday (25 April 2016) a joint session of both houses of the parliament. His speech was an honest statement, serving more than its intended purpose. Even though every sentence of his speech was loaded with […]