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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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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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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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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
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.
Continue readingU-Turn From ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ Syndrome
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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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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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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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’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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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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Saudi loses $2bn of output after oil attacks…Aramco sees future in natural gas, refining… Altaf Hussain Charged Under Teror Act (TACT) by Scotland Yard…Over 2016 Hate Speech…Granted conditional bail –
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