Legal Tribalism, Rule of Law
BABAR SATTAR – Someone has to be the bearer of bad news. So here it is: don’t hold your breath for meaningful legal reform. We won’t let it happen. We understand
$4 Billion Irregularities Detected in 41 Pindi Housing Projects
PKONWEB Report – Massive irregularities have been found in 41 private housing schemes of Rawalpindi, according to a report prepared by the auditor-general of Pakistan (AGP). The damning report uncovered
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More Civilians Killed Now By US, Afghan Forces Than By Insurgents: UN
During the first three months of 2019, international and pro-government forces were responsible for the deaths of 305 civilians, most from air strikes or from search operations on the ground;
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China Agrees to Slash Malaysia Rail Price Under Belt and Road
Critics said it benefited China more than Malaysia. China is building a deep-sea port on Malaysia’s east coast and the railway is a key link in its BRI. DESPARDES News
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Women’s Day March 2019: These Posters, Pics Dwarfed the Trolls And Said It All…
PKONWEB Report (Karachi/Lahore/Islamabad) — The Women’s Day (Aurat March 2019) in Pakistan (held on 8th March) activists touted (see video below) it was for women’s economic justice, reproductive justice, right to
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To Settle Landgrabbing Case, Bahria Town Offers $3.5 Billion, an Amount as Big as Friendly Countries Gave
Pakistan’s top court seeks restitution and punitive damages from the real estate tycoon and his renowned company– a practice followed by courts and governments worldwide. IRSHAD SALIM — For every 100
PTI Govt Finds a $2 Billion Foreign Investor/Builder For Naya Pakistan Housing Program
Just the build and deliver portion of the NPH scheme (excluding land cost/price, soft costs, etc) is estimated to be a whopping $40 billion to $60 billion program–as big or
India’s ‘Cutting Edge Attack Submarine’ Thwarted By Pak Navy From Intruding Maritime Zone
“If the Indian sub attempt thwarted by our Navy is of Kamorta-class, then it’s possible it could be fitted with Israeli Barak 8 LR-SAM missile defense system”, said one analyst.