Month: January 2020

INSIGHT: Be Prepared for President Bernie Sanders?

The Vermont socialist could soon become the front-runner for the Democratic nomination DESPARDES — Bernie…

INSIGHT: PM Khan’s $200m ‘Hunermand Jawan’ (Skilled Youth) Could Be a Home Run

Experts say a national effort for creating opportunities for self-employment and jobs (local & overseas)…

Pakistan Triples Arms Exports, Aims at $1Bln a Year: Report

With China as its mentor, Pakistan forays into arms exports to countries with budget constraints…

Envoys from U.S., 15 Other Nations Visit Jammu & Kashmir, EU Envoys Decline

The European Union declined to take part over lack of access to detained politicians. DESPARDES…

Isolated India: Domestic Troubles Greatest Problem for Its Foreign Policy

DESPARDES — A former Pakistani ambassador who has authored several insightful books, says that India…

Will the U.S. Respond to Iran or Military Escalation is Over?

The military escalation appears to be over. DESPARDES — President Trump’s Iran comments Wednesday suggests…

In a Rare Show of Bipartisan Support, Pakistan Parliament Approves Bill for Military Chiefs Extensions

“It’s a historic move demonstrating unity in the face of challenges the country faces,” an…

Man Kills 12-Year-Old Sister in Sacrifice to Goddess of War, Indian Police Say

DESPARDES — Indian officials have recovered a young girl’s headless body from a forest in…

Red Crescent, Red Horns Appear Over Persian Gulf During Eclipse

DESPARDES — Incredible images appear to show a red crescent rising over the Persian Gulf…

START-UPs Ecosystem GROW in MENA: Saudi Fastest Growing in Funding Deals

FinTech was the most active industry in terms of the number of deals last year,…

BJP Losing Control of India? (Map)

DESPARDES — A snowballing of Hindu nationalism is adding to the changing face of one…

Pakistan Navy Inducts UAVs and Marine Patrol Aircraft

In an unrelated report, the Sixth Pak-China joint naval exercise ‘Sea Guardians-2020’ began this week….