In the current economic catch-up period, two countries rapidly moving forward in the global economy, India and China.

Afghanistan is not likely to move on a smooth road once the Americans begin to pull back.

The Turks have shown the Muslim world that they can trust a political party that does not profess to be secular.

This divide has been at the centre of social conflict ever since the country emerged as an independent state.

No other countr­y has the kind of experi­ence with large water projec­ts that China has accumu­lated over decade­s.

Countries where Americans are fast losing influence are Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

American assistance to Pakistan is overestimated, as press does not distinguish commitments from disbursements.

The 9/11 terrorist attack on the US brought Pakistan to another crossroads.

The super rich — who make up 0.001 per cent of the population — earn 180 times as much as the poorest 18 million.