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FinTech was the most active industry in terms of the number of deals last year, while IT solutions were the fastest growing. Meanwhile, the transport was the highest recipient of
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DESPARDES — A snowballing of Hindu nationalism is adding to the changing face of one of the biggest democracies of the region: as it rejects inclusivity and supports exclusivity of
In an unrelated report, the Sixth Pak-China joint naval exercise ‘Sea Guardians-2020’ began this week. DESPARDES — The Pakistan Navy (PN) inducted several aerial platforms on 4 January in a
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Reportedly, the phone call of Pompeo to the Chief of Army Staff has not made any headway. Political hierarchy and the Army are on the same page. KHAWAR MUNIR HAROON:
HOW BIG IS CULTURE & CREATIVITY INDUSTRY (CCI) WORLDWIDE: INFOGRAPHIC DESPARDES — Made in Pakistan animated films are finding resonance with international audiences worldwide, reaffirming that ideas built around universal
Continue readingPakistani Animated Films: ‘Donkey King’ in Turkey, ‘Sitara’ on Netflix
(Reuters) – Protestors clashed with police in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi on Sunday, as thousands of demonstrators attempted to march toward the U.S. consulate to protest the killing
Continue readingThousands Protest in Pakistan Over U.S. Killing of Iranian Commander Soleimani
“We are not party to the conflict, and we will not let our soil to be used against any third country” DESPARDES — The military’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on
We suggest Class of 2023 should offer OPs ‘social security’, ‘unemployment coverage’, etc. while continuing to entice them to invest back home — and with meaningful incentives of course —
DESPARDES — Bangladesh’s Khulna Shipyard has begun construction of a second batch of five Padma-class patrol vessels on order for the Bangladeshi Navy (BN). The keel-laying ceremony for the 50.4
DESPARDES (Updated) — The first Block III prototype of Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft has made its maiden flight with reports that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) currently intends
Continue readingPakistan’s JF-17 Block III Prototype Fighter Makes Maiden Flight in China
Last week, a senior Pakistani defense official told DesPardes on condition of anonymity (as he’s not authorized to speak to the media) that, ‘Another Balakot-type false flag op by India
Continue readingIslamabad Alerts Allies, Global Bodies About Threats From India
DESPARDES — The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf-led government has reached out to the opposition for bipartisan support on amendments to the Army Act and the Constitution in order to give a three-year