Month: October 2019

The Changing Face of Pakistan

JONATHAN SHAW — Pakistan’s image in the West as a lawless place in which no…

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,…

Kashmir: Modi Scored a Goal Against Himself & India

Neither War Nor a One-Day Match; A Long Diplomatic Innings DESPARDES REPORT — Indian Prime…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Kate Middleton Will Wear Green On Pakistan Tour

DESPARDES REPORT — “I think we will probably see at least one traditional shalwar kameez…

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…

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…