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Although Saudi Arabia is the world’s third biggest military spender ($67.6bn), only 2 percent of this spending is within the Kingdom. DESPARDES — Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), has bought Riyadh-based
‘Every war eventually ends in peace’: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar PKONWEB — Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed regional developments including Afghan Peace Process with the United Kingdom officials
Continue readingArmy Chief in London, Discusses Afghan Peace Process With Natl. Sec. Advisor
Shireen Mazari alleged that previous governments did not apply for FATF membership because it would have “exposed their money laundering and corruption”. PKONWEB — One of the most vocal ministers
Continue readingFATF Woes: Lawmaker Calls For Probe Against ‘Criminal Negligence’ of Past Rulers
DESPARDES — Indian police are searching for around a dozen people who tortured a Muslim man for hours, forcing him to shout Hindu slogans and capturing it on a video
Continue readingIndia: Muslim Man Tortured, Forced to Chant Hindu Slogans Succumbs to Injuries
An analyst characterized the entire Pakistani motion on February 27 as a zero-to-60-seconds Formula One (F1) race with assured win. DESPARDES — In two years from now, the Indian Air
Continue readingPost-Feb 27: India May Replace Its Russian-Made Missiles With Israeli
Election authorities annulled the March result after Erdogan claimed irregularities in the counting — but that galvanized Imamoglu to take back the city of 15 million– the economic engine of
Continue readingErdogan’s Party Loses Mayor Re-Election in Turkey’s Economic Powerhouse Istanbul
In a related development, investors of Saudi $500bn Neom city will get residencies and visa-free travel to several countries in the Red Sea, such as Egypt and Jordan. DESPARDES —
Continue readingSaudi Launches Special Residency Visa Scheme, Like Green Card for Expats
A huge community of spouses (nearly 90pct to 95pct) of expats want some type of home-based jobs. Freelancing online with PaySay in place, could be a winner for all. “For
Continue readingThis Startup Can Help Pakistanis in Mideast Do Freelancing Online, Get Paid
17 percent of foreign workers are in skilled category, with remainder mostly working in agriculture, cleaning and domestic service SAEED HAIDER — Saudi Arabia has the third highest expatriate presence–
Continue readingExpats Dominate Saudi Labor Market But Only in Menial Jobs
“Pakistan is giving it a genuine push. But the issue is too complex for Pakistan to push it alone”- Pakistani defense analyst. PKONWEB — Pakistan on Saturday hosted a conference
Continue readingAfghanistan at Crossroads: Sifting Durable Peace Out of Mistrusts
PKONWEB — ‘We’re stuck in a debt trap’ due to tax thefts and corruption said Prime Minister Imran Khan in an address to the nation on Friday and urged citizens
Continue reading‘We’re Stuck In a Debt Trap’ Due to Tax Thefts, Corruption: PM Khan
Pakistan has to meet the FATF deadline — January 2019 — to complete its action plan aimed at fully blocking the money laundering and other financial loopholes. PKONWEB — India’s
Continue readingDiplomatic Support Help Make Pakistan Foil India’s FATF Move to Blacklist It