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Dr Eram Ashraf

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PhD International Relations, Swansea I am interested in International security, gender and China-Pakistan relations

UK

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Joined March 2012

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 months

Since some of you had asked what I had thought about the recent China-Pakistan joint statement #CPEC ⁦ @asfandyarmir ⁩ “The adjective “highest” to describe Pakistan’s priority in China’s foreign relations has been omitted in recent statements.”

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Is China Souring on Pakistan?

The China-Pakistan joint statement issued during the visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is illuminating, both for what it says – and doesn’t say.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

5 years

@StephenMcDonell New word I have learned

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8 years

@Robert_E_Kelly you have the most adorable kids and now they have made you famous!

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3 years

Support Pakistani students who want to go back to #China and complete their studies. A way has to be found for their hopes and dreams for tomorrow to come true #PMSavePakStudentsOfChina

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Good to see my new article published on arrival in USA! Behind China’s Friendly Advice for Pakistan – The Diplomat

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Behind China’s Friendly Advice for Pakistan

China’s foreign minister made an unusually blunt demand for stability during his recent trip. Days later, Pakistan’s political unrest entered a new phase.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

@MaryFloraHunter I just wish many young Muslims would also take the time to study the Quran as it is supposed to be. Most just rush through reading it in a language they don’t really understand to feel better they read the entire book or two during Ramadan. Well done you

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Looking forward to share my research findings next week at @ibakarachi

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 months

And it’s here, finally! #BRI #CPEC #Gender #Batie #SteelSisters #10years #InternationalRelations

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Dr Eram Ashraf

8 months

My latest in the ⁦ @Diplomat_APAC ⁩ on the three factors why China offered to mediate between Iran and Pakistan and what it means for the region

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Trouble Among Neighbors: Iran, Pakistan, and China’s Offer of Mediation

China’s interest in mediating between Iran and Pakistan stemmed from both specific concerns and broader foreign policy shifts.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

Doesn't look like any movement in allowing students back into China for now! #takeUsBackToChina "Both sides also discussed the issue of Pakistani Students studying in China and agreed to keep communication and coordination on this."

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Pakistani students one of the largest numbers of foreign students studying in China: Chinese...

ISLAMABAD, Sep.15 (Gwadar Pro) - The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Nong Rong called on Federal

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

All the best for tomorrow to the first batch of Pakistan's students returning to China

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Dr.Asmat Malik

2 years

Alhamdolillah all student's pre departure PCR tests are negative Good Luck 1st Batch Pak Students 1. Rapid Test will be On Nayab Lab Airport Desk within 12 hours of flight departure 2. Kindly follow the Pre depature & Arrival in China SOPs @PakChinaSC @EduMinistryPK @dr_asmat

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@jmurtazashvili @fran__olmos Slow smile

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

Just saw this wonderful quotation by #DesmondTutu so sharing. Thanks @DrNighatArif

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

Interesting listen, especially as my uncle was one of the pilots who had flown #Kissinger to China on that secret flight!

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The Documentary - When Kissinger went to China - BBC Sounds

How Henry Kissinger's secret to trip China 50 years ago changed the Cold War

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

@bus_kerdou @BauhatSara Sorry to hear a child was involved. I was thinking maybe someone had decided to swallow a lizard whole!

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

The stakes are high at #Gwadar for China. "While Chinese officials such as Zhao Baige have touted CPEC as pivotal for the overall success of China’s BRI, it is at Gwadar, the symbol of China-Pakistan friendship, that CPEC’s success will be measured."

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KFCRIS

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Economic Visions and the Making of an Islamabad-Beijing-Riyadh Triangle: Assessing Saudi Arabia’s Role in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor #Dirasat By: Eram Ashraf

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

The problem with relying on Google translate! #lostintranslation

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

Interesting! "the Chinese government has plans to build more across the sparsely populated deserts and plains of western China, as well as up to 30 in countries involved in China's "Belt and Road" initiative... that will see China invest in the infrastructure of 70 countries."

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David Fishman

@pretentiouswhat

3 years

1/16 A significant achievement worth noting - China is reporting that it has almost completed its first experimental 2MW Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) in Gansu. This article has more details, but I will try to provide a layman's background too.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

Another gem of a piece, this time on making sense of Xi Jinping's 'common prosperity' by @yuenyuenang "Of course, Xi cannot openly admit that his country faces problems similar to those that have shaped the United States, its capitalist rival."

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

So glad to present my research @PCS_Swansea

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

Some practical issues on #CPEC by @ShakeelRamay "to register a firm, an investor has to deal with eight agencies and departments...The process becomes more complex during the execution phase, as the firm would need a number of certificates and clearances."

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

Interesting! "in a sign of China’s growing influence, all parties agreed not to use English in the negotiations, with speeches and documents conducted in Arabic, Farsi or Mandarin, according to people familiar with the talks."

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Jacopo Scita

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Wow! This will be another major achievement for China's Persian Gulf diplomacy. #ChinaIran #ChinaKSA #ChinaPersianGulf

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

This is not the first time seafood was sent from Gwadar to Xinjiang via road under CPEC. The first time was in 2017! Hence it would be correct to say after a hiatus of nearly 6 years Pakistan’s seafood returns once more to China via road!

Chinese enjoy seafood from Pakistan under B&R initiative

Seafood from Gwadar was presented at a tasting event in Karamay

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Chinese Emb Pakistan

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Pakistan’s first-ever seafood cargo container successfully arrived in Xinjiang through the Karakoram Highway. As the world's second-largest consumer market, China embraces more high-quality Pakistani products exported to China.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 months

My work is the first time someone has used #CynthiaEnloe gender lens & made #visible women in #China -Pakistan #IR in the #CPEC era (2013-2023). I show how their contributions have been made invisible in history and how they were left out of CPEC data

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China-Pakistan Relations, Gender and the China Pakistan Economic Corri

The Chinese government considers the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project for their Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Hence, what takes

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Seeing a friend’s PhD graduation photograph reminded me of my time. Here’s me waiting in the wings to be called on stage #PhD #timeflies @Culture_SwanUni

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Dr Eram Ashraf

6 months

Really enjoyed discussing our upcoming book 10 years of BRI in Pakistan at #ISA2024 #CPEC

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

@SamRamani2 Since when did Russia become a spokesperson for Pakistan? Oh boy times have really changed

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

@aadilbrar My motto is 'If you haven't failed in anything in life then you can never understand the true value of success'

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

@DalrympleWill Saw this monument a couple of days ago outside Edinburgh Castle and was struck with the elephant image. That's when I read the accompanying sign and thought along similar lines!

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

Oh my goodness! First Muslim of Pakistani heritage for Scotland #welldoneScotland #congratulations

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Rob McDowall AMRSPH FRSA

2 years

👏 Massive congratulations to @HumzaYousaf as he is elected as the leader of the SNP and will, following a majority vote in Holyrood, become the 6th First Minister of Scotland. Humza will be the first person of colour to be First Minister of Scotland. #SNPLeadershipElection

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

@VatsRishap I haven't read any report just this video. To me, dubbay lufzoon mein magar kaafi bol Gaye Jo bolna tha. Which is good diplomacy

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

According to Pakistan's ambassador in China, there are more than 40,000 Pakistani students, nationwide in China. (In 2018, they were approximately 28,000). I wonder how many of these are physically present in China today? #TakeBackPakStudentsToChina

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China-Pakistan AI excellence center to promote industrial development

WUHAN, Nov. 5 (Gwadar pro)-Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque attended a signing ceremony

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Dr Eram Ashraf

6 months

This is another WAPDA project funded by the WB & AIIB which uses PCCCL a Chinese company for construction #NotCPEC ‘T-5’s completion, which is slated for May 2026 with the assistance of the World Bank ($390 million) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank ($300 million).”’

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Elizabeth Threlkeld

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Days after 5 Chinese dam workers were killed, the Power Construction Corp. of China has halted work on another dam project in KP at Tarbela. “all site workers and office staff members had been laid off until further orders due to security reasons”

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

Apparently there is a new book out on #Gwadar by retired Vice Admiral Iftikhar Ahmed Rao, reviewed by @iAdnanAamir "According to the 14-point agreement of transfer — shared by the author — Pakistan paid Oman three million pounds for the loss of revenue."

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NON-FICTION: DECONSTRUCTING GWADAR

A treat for researchers, a book by a former vice admiral offers deep insight into Gwadar and Pakistan’s coastline for casual...

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

Saw Lahore for the first time like this #lahore2022

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

In case anyone missed it #Kanupp2 is now operational ' "Imran Khan on Friday virtually inaugurated the 1,100-megawatt Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 (Kanupp-2), which became possible "with the collaboration between Pakistan and China," '

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Song 'Pakistan has stolen my heart' viral in China on 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Arif Alvi on Friday exchanged congratulatory messages on 70 years of diplomatic ties, highlighting mutual trust and support with all-weather...

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

So good to finally meet up and discuss all things #CPEC with @StellaHongZhang over breakfast! Until next time

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@sabena_siddiqi So proud of PK navy for helping their Indian neighbours regardless of the politics

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 months

@MikeDwyerMike Don’t understand what 32kg masoor is doing in mutton biryani!

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Dr Eram Ashraf

6 months

Time to say goodbye #ISA2024 until next time!

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

@aliawhs @RakhshandaJalil Aaj say ami bund aur waalidah-e-garaame shru 😂

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

Happy #InternationalWomensDay A shout out to some of my inspirational women! @yuenyuenang @KatAdeney @aliawhs @Minesbastos @LBenabdallah @cathode_blue @nha3383 @lajohnstondr @MahimMaher @ammaradurrani @sanahashmi1 @tanvi_madan @StellaHongZhang @tehreemazeem @MerryBaloch

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Looking good #Karachi

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Dr Eram Ashraf

5 years

"the train which departed from the Pakistan International Container Terminal in Karachi with 35 containers on board for the country's southwest Chaman city bordering Afghanistan, from where the goods will be shifted across the border via road."

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China Xinhua News

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Pakistan inaugurates 1st ever train service that will exclusively transport cargo to Afghanistan border

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

My Eid present to myself arrived this morning @MarkeyDaniel

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Dr Eram Ashraf

6 months

Fascinating to listen to the two presentations on Chinese IR and the Global South with Professor Barry Buzan, Professor Peng Lu and Yue Li #ISA2024

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 months

@Al__Quraan One translation I found

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Chinese company begins to extract oil in Afghanistan

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چین اردو

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افغانستان اور ایک چینی کمپنی کے درمیان ایک معاہدے کے تحت شمالی افغانستان میں پہلے کنویں سے تیل نکالنے کا باقاعدہ اغاز ہوگیا ہے۔ چینی ماہرین کی موجودگی میں وزیر معدنیات و پٹرولیم نےصوبہ سرپل میں قشقری تیل کے پہلے کنویں سے تیل نکالنے کا افتتاح کیا۔

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

I met someone rather handsome today!

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

This is interesting and welcome news for Pakistani students wanting to return to #China

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Gwadar Pro Official

3 years

Pakistani #students will be arranged to return to China and resume classes in a prudent manner while ensuring safety against COVID-19. Guess which university in the picture below? #education

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

@BaytAlFann Your thread took me back to my Cordoba trip in Oct. The plaster work and fountains were spectacular

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

Frosty shores

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

@FairbankCenter Hello @FairbankCenter I am currently interested and researching matters related to International Relations and China Pakistan Economic Corridor. I am particularly interested in growing people to people relations between them.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Good morning! #jamun #javaplum

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

What a wonderful video to see about surfers in Balochistan!

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

@colinrtalbot @annemcelvoy What a horrible way to describe the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine as the "Tesco of vaccines"! For many it may be the only protection available against hospitalisation or even death. People should think twice about their privileges before posting on social media

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

Can’t believe I found this at a book sale today! #China #Pakistan #relations

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

International students in #China who had returned to #Pakistan during and after #Covid19lockdown in #Wuhan now urging authorities to allow them to return so they can continue with their studies. #PakistaniStudentsWantBackToChina

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

After 3years! #Border “After remaining closed for three years, trade and travel activities between #Pakistan and #China through the Khunjerab Pass will resume on Monday.”

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Pak-China border trade set to resume next week

Govt has been working for revival of CPEC activities and all hurdles in bilateral trade will be removed, says minister.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

8 years

Story from the other side of the harem "Weak rulers are often threatened by empowered women"

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William Dalrymple

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Thinker, tailor, soldier, spy: The extraordinary women of Ghiyas-ud-din Khalji's harem via @scroll_in

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

Amazing view! #Ronda

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

#Sigh #R2P does not apply to threats to human life stemming from natural disasters, diseases, armed conflict in general or non-democratic forms of government!

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Imran Khan

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There is an urgency for the international community, as well as their obligation under the unanimously adopted UN principle of Responsibility To Protect (R2P), to provide immediate humanitarian relief to millions of Afghans on the brink of starvation.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 months

1.1m views wow! #CPEC

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The Diplomat

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Apparently, China has decided to downgrade relations with Pakistan from “the highest priority” to “a priority” in its foreign relations.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

@iSaimaShabbir @Ibraheem_1044 @arabnews @Babarabdullah_1 @Jamal44364693 @Draroosa1 @DrRA05448310 @AdamAli11569971 @helpstudentPak1 Good work. According to Pakistan's ambassador there are now more than 40,000 Pakistani students studying in China

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

According to Pakistan's ambassador in China, there are more than 40,000 Pakistani students, nationwide in China. (In 2018, they were approximately 28,000). I wonder how many of these are physically present in China today? #TakeBackPakStudentsToChina

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

After 2 years! "After keeping the only land route between Pakistan and China closed for over two years following the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, China has finally announced to open the Khunjerab border from April 1, 2022 for trade activities."

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

When this is your view while working, time literally flies!

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

The library at #FrereHall in #Karachi has a section of #English books more than 100 years old. Wonder if there are other libraries in the city with books which are older?

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

@FairbankCenter Just realised you asked "in the last decade"! It has to be @yuenyuenang from whom I learned about China's highly decentralised bureaucracy

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

Oh dear, it seems no one wants to take home #LuXun

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

Interesting, third border opening between Pakistan and Iran!

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@appcsocialmedia

3 years

Happy to announce joint inauguration of Mand-Pishin today as third international border crossing point with #Iran . Together, Pakistan and Iran are committed to connect people on both sides and to enhance bilateral trade : @SMQureshiPTI #APPNews #Pakistan #Iran @PakinIran

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Dr Eram Ashraf

5 years

Highly informative paper relates to #CPEC #Gwadar "Despite peak demand of about 1,800 MW, Balochistan’s electricity distribution grid cannot transmit more than 700 MW.Consequently, no power has reached to Balochistan through all energy projects completed so far as part of CPEC."

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Fahad Nabeel

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1/2 My paper " #Pakistan ’s Counter-Insurgency Campaign in #Balochistan : An Analysis" has been published in the Journal of Contemporary Studies.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

"Pakistan needs to accelerate the steps being taken toward comprehensive trade reforms simultaneously and urgently... if itis to leverage its inherent strategic advantages,such as potential access to over $2 trillion import market as a result ofthe China-PakistanEconomicCorridor"

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

See you soon Karachi!✈️

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Dr Eram Ashraf

6 months

Oh my goodness what a morning meeting so many friends #ISA2024 @StellaHongZhang @Minesbastos @RudyakMarina @XiaoAlvinYang @lucatrenta

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

@aaolomi That was really fascinating thank you Ali. I particularly liked the beginning and end of Islam story something totally new for me.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 months

I'm quite enjoying this part of research! #bookpublication

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China, Pakistan and the Belt and Road Initiative: The Experience of an Early Adopter State

Pakistan occupies an elevated role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and hosts its ‘flagship’ project, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It has attracted the largest volume of...

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

I thought Pakistan provided security to #CPEC projects out of its own pocket. "However, the cost of security, to which China contributes, is very high."

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Securing CPEC & Balochistan

Conventional security for CPEC projects is essential, but state institutions cannot ignore the strategic and political context.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

6 months

Really enjoyed the course on ‘Bridging the gap’ between academia and policymakers #ISA2024

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Dr Eram Ashraf

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@artinsociety @hare_brain I thought I had seen those gold toes before. Cairo museum 2019 when I was able to travel.

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Dr Eram Ashraf

6 years

Some of my research findings on perceptions of CPEC in #Pakistan which I shared with @PoliticoPak . @CPEC_Official @HamzaOrakzai @UoN_ARI @KatAdeney . I mention your work @AlessandroRippa

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Pakistan Politico

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Dr. @eramash analyzes the views of the business community regarding CPEC and assesses their impact on the war of perceptions surrounding the project .

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Join me today as I share my findings with @ibakarachi in around 2 hours time

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Looking forward to share my research findings next week at @ibakarachi

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

And so it is time to say goodbye to #Ramzan / #Ramadan . Until we meet again. Eid Mubarak to all 💐

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Good to see you again! #London

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 months

Come join us as we launch a new book on 10 years of #Chinas #BRI in Pakistan, the #CPEC . With a contribution from yours truly on the gender-gap in their relations. ⁦ @FilippoBoni1 ⁩

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Select tickets – Book Launch - China, Pakistan and the Belt and Road Initiative – Zoom

Pakistan occupies an elevated role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and hosts its ‘flagship’ project, the China-Pakist...

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4 years

When you are not looking and suddenly find them growing in your planter!

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4 years

Just what one wants after a long walk, prawn dumplings in spicy miso soup #yum

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

@NidaKirmani I don't know how many people I have said this to repeatedly. Do not progress to PhD after graduation. Get a job and if they want to pay for your Phd then go for it

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 months

Interesting to see #CPEC and ‘debt-trap’ being used together by Pakistani journalists without understanding how the term had first emerged and proven wrong by academics. The condition Pakistan finds itself in now with CPEC is its own making don’t blame others for it!

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Kamran Khan

3 months

Pakistan is now locked in a CPEC debt trap, and only China has the key to set us free. Today, Pakistan's IPPs under the CPEC offer a classic example of a debt trap: "The creditor country extends excessive credit to a debtor country with the intention of extracting economic or

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

May Chen Sai RIP 💔

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Usman Khan 武俊朗

2 years

My Chinese language teacher 😭😭🥲🥲😭😭😭 #karachiuniversity

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6 years

" “The Chinese are not keen on western institutions learning the minute details of [financing of] CPEC projects. An IMF programme will require Pakistan to disclose the financial terms to its officials.”"

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Pakistan turns to China to avoid foreign currency crisis

Beijing cements influence over Islamabad after Chinese banks lend $1bn in April

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Dr Eram Ashraf

1 year

Thank you very much to @AsmaHyder and @JunaidAlamMemon @IBACBER for inviting me to share my research findings with the department. Throughly enjoyed the Q&A session which continued during tea and refreshments. This is what great research departments are made of!

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IBA Centre for Business and Economic Research

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CBER invited Dr. @eramash for a guest lecture on “Where are Women in CPEC?” Her study applies a gender lens inspired by Cynthia Enloe to examine the visibility and involvement of #Pakistaniwomen in #CPEC .

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2 years

Just love coming across #China related books in Karachi

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1 year

Some more on demographic dividend by Cai Fang The era of relying on demographic dividend has ended he says, and China needs to make a quick shift on the driving force of economic growth from relying on labour and capital input to innovation productivity

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Think tank: China needs innovation shift as 'demographic dividend' era growth ends

The term "demographic dividend" is related to a country's population, but it is not equal to population size alone, but rather combines various factors including the quality of the labor force and...

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

While every penny counts and will be appreciated for #PakistanFloods I can't help but compare international aid from 'friendly' countries. Some are giving millions in $ , a close 'friend' is donating in PK rupees, blankets and tents. Research is needed on which is more effective

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

Really interesting read with free access! "continued Chinese sensitivity on sovereignty still prohibits Beijing from investing in cross-regional projects in places such as the Middle East"

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Dr Eram Ashraf

2 years

For anyone interested in Mughal and Raj history a must listen to podcast. Only frustrating bit is you can’t ‘chip in’ to join the conversation #AllTheBest @DalrympleWill

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anita anand

2 years

And to all of you who have listened to @EmpirePodUK with me and the brilliant, marvellous and kind @DalrympleWill - THANK YOU! The whole team is giddy with the news. Special praise for our genius (and entirely patient producer )Callum Hill. ⭐️

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Dr Eram Ashraf

4 years

I wanted to write a poignant word or two on the day of Eid today. Wishing world peace, good health and happiness to all of His creations. But in the end can only manage Eid Mubarak. Look after yourselves and those around you #EidMubarak 💐

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1 year

Now that’s a big H!

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Dr Eram Ashraf

6 months

So good to see you again after all these years @dibyeshanand #ISA2024

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Dr Eram Ashraf

3 years

@Sana_Jamal He got the same protocol as Xi Jinping? Important visit then!

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