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DESPARDES — “Wishing all our Hindu citizens a happy Diwali,” Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted on Saturday as they celebrated the occasion– sign of re-emerging interfaith harmony which the civil-military
Continue readingDIWALI: Pakistan’s Unity in Diversity Re-emerges
DESPARDES — Nearly US$100,000 as daily income (US$20 per visit of 5000 pilgrims to Kartarpur) the government of Pakistan is expected to earn to pay for its expenses in handling
Continue readingKartarpur Corridor Would Add More Than $150m to Pakistan’s Religious Tourism Economy
DESPARDES (UPDATED): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday granted bail to former premier Nawaz Sharif on medical grounds from the custody of the accountability watchdog. Bail has been granted in
There would be no job cuts and the employees would be merged in other departments DESPARDES — Restructuring of federal government institutions was in progress said Adviser to PM Khan
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Energy imports bill drop by $627 million this year; “Pakistan’s energy basket adjusted to meet local demand while prioritizing clean and cheaper source appears to be showing results amid slowing
Continue reading$627M: Crude Imports Drop, LPG and LNG Imports Rise in Pakistan
DESPARDES — A team of foreign diplomats posted in Pakistan were taken to the Neelum Valley in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to witness firsthand whether the Indian army had
Current account deficit witnesses huge decline; PM Khan seeks ‘out-of-the-box solutions’ amid austerity; Economy remains a national security issue; Remittances is the ‘ATM card’ DESPARDES (Updated) — Pakistan’s current account
Continue readingA Dollar Saved is Dollar Earned: PTI-Govt’s Fiscal Management Amid Slowing Economy
JONATHAN SHAW — Pakistan’s image in the West as a lawless place in which no westerner is safe was illustrated by President Trump’s infamous tweet in early 2018, in which
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
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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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
Continue readingKate Middleton Will Wear Green On Pakistan Tour
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
Continue readingKhan Heads to Iran, Saudi After Trip to China