The Changing Face of Pakistan
JONATHAN SHAW — Pakistan’s image in the West as a lawless place in which no westerner is safe was illustrated by President Trump’s infamous tweet in early 2018, in which
Oct 14-15 News of Interest That You Might Have Missed
Khan in Riyadh; meets King Salman…Mission: defuse Saudi-Iran tensions… Russia military now patrolling between Syrian, Turkish forces…SYRIA UNRAVELS… HUFFPOST: Pakistani Fans Are Really Into Kate Middleton’s Royal Tour Wardrobe… Will
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Kashmir: Modi Scored a Goal Against Himself & India
Neither War Nor a One-Day Match; A Long Diplomatic Innings DESPARDES REPORT — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Kashmir gambit has boomeranged, according to former Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri.
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Oct 13 News, Views of Interest That You Might Have Missed
Khan arrives in Tehran…Asked by Washington to help deescalate Mideast tensions… Iran ‘ready’ for talks with Saudi… TRUMP: ‘Saudi Arabia has agreed to pay us for everything we’re doing’…King Salman
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Prince William to ‘Honor’ Princess Diana on Pak Tour Where He’ll Meet Her Friend Jemima Goldsmith’s Ex-Husband Imran Khan
Tomorrow (Oct 14), Prince William and Kate Middleton will embark on their royal tour of Pakistan. The five-day visit to the country – which has been described by Kensington Palace as their “most complex” to
U-Turn From ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ Syndrome
We can’t just be focusing on carting the ‘Ease of Doing Business in Pakistan’ mantra world over without creating enabling environment within…Laws, legislation, etc. etc. can’t keep replacing moral laws.
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Oct 12 News, Views of Interest That You Might Have Missed
TRUMP: ‘Saudi Arabia has agreed to pay us for everything we’re doing’… Pentagon deploying 3,000 troops to the Kingdom… Rightwing media making plans for post-Trump future? Khan Heads to Iran,
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JF-17s Three Strikes: Build, Battle, Export; Myanmar and Nigeria Latest Buyers
Iron Brothers boosting military ties; resolve to deal with risks and challenges together; reaffirm their commitment to building a ‘community of shared future in the new era’ DESPARDES REPORT —
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Women Attend Soccer Game in Tehran for First Time in 40 Years
Soccer is a national sport in Iran just as well as in Saudi Arabia, it’s regional rival where women have been allowed to attend games –since 2018. DESPARDES REPORT —
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Kate Middleton Will Wear Green On Pakistan Tour
DESPARDES REPORT — “I think we will probably see at least one traditional shalwar kameez — the top and loose trousers look — from Kate on this trip,” says Susan
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Khan Heads to Iran, Saudi After Trip to China
Khan’s trip to the restive region comes days after he undertook 3-day visit –his third since becoming the PM –to China. DESPARDES REPORT (UPDATED) — Prime Minister Imran Khan is
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Oct 11 News, Views of Interest That You Might Have Missed
Kate Middleton Will Wear Green On Pakistan Tour… Florida Muslim cleric convicted of supporting Taliban to be released… Cuba Urges Citizens to Eat Banana Peels to Improve ‘Humor’… REPORT: TURKEY
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