Category: Pakistan

DIWALI: Pakistan’s Unity in Diversity Re-emerges

DESPARDES — “Wishing all our Hindu citizens a happy Diwali,” Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted…

Kartarpur Corridor Would Add More Than $150m to Pakistan’s Religious Tourism Economy

DESPARDES — Nearly US$100,000 as daily income (US$20 per visit of 5000 pilgrims to Kartarpur)…

Nawaz Granted Bail After Shahbaz Sought Lahore, Islamabad Courts Decision on Former PM’s ‘Serious’ Health Conditions

DESPARDES (UPDATED): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday granted bail to former premier Nawaz…

Restructuring Govt Depts.: ‘Right Man For the Right Job’

There would be no job cuts and the employees would be merged in other departments…

$627M: Crude Imports Drop, LPG and LNG Imports Rise in Pakistan

Energy imports bill drop by $627 million this year; “Pakistan’s energy basket adjusted to meet…

Foreign Diplomats Visit to Neelum Valley Exposes Indian Army Claim Of ‘Terror Launch Pads’

DESPARDES — A team of foreign diplomats posted in Pakistan were taken to the Neelum…

A Dollar Saved is Dollar Earned: PTI-Govt’s Fiscal Management Amid Slowing Economy

Current account deficit witnesses huge decline; PM Khan seeks ‘out-of-the-box solutions’ amid austerity; Economy remains…

The Changing Face of Pakistan

JONATHAN SHAW — Pakistan’s image in the West as a lawless place in which no…

U-Turn From ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ Syndrome

We can’t just be focusing on carting the ‘Ease of Doing Business in Pakistan’ mantra…

JF-17s Three Strikes: Build, Battle, Export; Myanmar and Nigeria Latest Buyers

Iron Brothers boosting military ties; resolve to deal with risks and challenges together; reaffirm their…

Kate Middleton Will Wear Green On Pakistan Tour

DESPARDES REPORT — “I think we will probably see at least one traditional shalwar kameez…

Khan Heads to Iran, Saudi After Trip to China

Khan’s trip to the restive region comes days after he undertook 3-day visit –his third…