DesPardes Report Feb 2023 As the World Turns

JAIL BHARO TEHREEK takes off….Punjab govt prepares strategy…‘Peaceful’ movement, says Khan…PTI senior leadership forces itself into prison van in Lahore… KHI LG Polls: ECP issues warrants of 6 presiding officers… XI TO MOSCOW…Putin and Biden deliver dueling fiery speeches on Ukraine… PAK ECO CRISIS: Salaries cut, ‘unnecessary’ trips prohibited…Federal cabinet to forgo salaries, perks…Major austerityContinue reading “DesPardes Report Feb 2023 As the World Turns”

As the World Turns: Jan 2023 Report

Punjab, KP governors ‘decline’ to fix election dates…PAK BUSINESS FORUM: Charter of economy crucial for stability…‘Keep politics and economy separate’… Govt considers reviving Pak-Russia gas pipeline project…Contemplates shifting ‘starting point’ from Karachi to Gwadar… Sh. Rashid arrested by capital police in late-night raid… PUTIN MOBILIZING 200,000 MORE TROOPS… Unprecedented tension rises between Pakistan, Afghan Taliban…Violence,Continue reading “As the World Turns: Jan 2023 Report”

As the World Turns: Dec 2022 DesPardes Report

Without IMF umbrella, strong headwinds ahead for Pak economy…Army chief calls for national consensus — to confront ‘economic & terrorism’ challenges…Huge cache of weapons seized near Pak-Afghan border in Balochistan… No. Korea fires 3 short-range ballistic missiles… Pak diplomatic property in US going to ‘highest bidder’ Shahal Khan…“Would like to make the building the centerContinue reading “As the World Turns: Dec 2022 DesPardes Report”

DesPardes Report: Nov 2022 As the World Turns…

US names anti-Pakistan groups TTP and al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent as “Specially Designated Global Terrorists.”…Pak embassy in Kabul comes under attack…Chargé d’affaires survives, guard critically injured… Khan invites govt for talks on polls date, ‘or else we’ll dissolve assemblies’ — in 66% of Pak…PML-N taking a wait-and-see approach… Russia asks Pak to commit toContinue reading “DesPardes Report: Nov 2022 As the World Turns…”

DesPardes Report: Oct 2022 As the World Turns…

Iran to hold public trials for 2,000 detained in protests… Netanyahu Aims Comeback… Developing… UPDATE: ‘Those in power’ should stand with nation, says Khan…‘For 6 mos. I’ve been witnessing revolution’…‘Establishment said ‘Nawaz, Zardari are thieves’”…Govt: Won’t create hurdle if long march remains peaceful… U.S. naval forces seize $1m in drugs while rescuing 8 Iranian, PakistaniContinue reading “DesPardes Report: Oct 2022 As the World Turns…”

SEP 2022 As the World Turns…

Soldier who walked with Queen’s coffin found dead at Army barracks… ‘Metaverse’ children to replace real kids by 2050 and ‘help with overpopulation’… NY City close to deal for NORWEGIAN ship to house migrants… Second audio leak in a week…Khan, party leaders purportedly discuss cypher…Offers prayers in chopper: VideoDAWN: State has means to know whatContinue reading “SEP 2022 As the World Turns…”

AUG 2022 News, Views of Interest That You Might Have Missed…

GORBACHEV DEAD…Helped end Cold War…Last leader of USSR… 50,000 flood affectees arrive in Karachi; housed in relief camps…Maryam Nawaz called out for ‘attempting to channel’ Angelina Jolie… Iran sends drones to Moscow…VIDEO: Navy Blocks Iran Attempt to Steal U.S. Drone… Khan collects over Rs5bn for flood victims…Willing to ‘take back’ controversial remarks against judge… TRUMPContinue reading “AUG 2022 News, Views of Interest That You Might Have Missed…”