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By Taimur Khan

In the shifting global economic and geopolitical environment, the BRICS group—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—stands out as a symbol of a diversifying global power structure, challenging the traditional dominance of Western economies. This alliance of burge...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Pakistani authorities have decided to finish building an 81 km gas pipeline from the port city of Gwadar to the Iranian border as part of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project. The project, which has faced significant delays, will be completed in two phases.

Pakistan's Special...

By Rhod Mackenzie

According to Patricia Alonso Lopez, Vice-President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Arling, Nicaragua is interested in joining BRICS and developing relations with Russia. The Central African Republic has also expressed interest in cooperating with the association. Albe...

By Rhod Mackenzie

According to analysis of data from the Pakistani government, Pakistan received a record 1.4 million tons of grain from Russia in 2023. In addition, the November imports were paid for the first time in UAE dirhams instead of US dollars.

At the end of autumn, Pakistan imported 37...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Pakistan plans to become a member of the BRICS in the near future. The group is gaining popularity among countries worldwide, but the inclusion of a major Islamic and nuclear power may not receive support from other members, particularly India.  Can Russia resolve the conflicts b...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Pakistan may join the BRICS economic alliance in the upcoming year, as affirmed by the newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, in an interview with TASS news agency on Wednesday.

He revealed that the country has already submitted its application for member...