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Polemics in the garb of intense politics (rather partisanship) may be giving Pakistan’s economy a somewhat Cinderella look. The causal effect of divisive politics and rumblings in economy and vice
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An economist tells DesPardes that India’s 50 per cent middle class is decimated with drastic income contraction. “18 million have become unemployed in 3 months. Nearly one third of its
Continue readingIndia’s Aspiring Middle Class is in Limbo. Economic Collapse Gathering Pace?
SoDATA — Observers say unless governments around the world stop Covid-19’s progression and relax social-distancing controls too soon, the human toll and economic impacts will remain earth-shattering, including frequent viral
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DESPARDES — Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Zarif, on Monday urged closer cooperation between the two neighbors. According to Iran’s state television, Zarif and
Continue reading‘Pakistan, Iran Borders are for Peace and Friendship’
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 — A silent revolution has come in the judiciary, said Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa Khosa on Wednesday, while acknowledging that no institution is perfect. He added: “Do not
Continue readingA Silent Revolution Has Come in Our Judiciary: Justice Khosa
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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223 House Democrats support impeachment inquiry…12 don’t; Why?Politics taking physical, emotional toll… KASHMIR TIMES SQUARE #ImranKhanVoiceofKashmir trends globally…Indian police tighten restrictions in Kashmir after Khan speech…Late-night protests…500 Indian academics, scientists
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Kashmir resistance leader calls for Pak military intervention… 443 dengue cases reported so far… ‘Deadline over’: Maulana Fazl announces march on capital in Oct… Pope gets stuck in Vatican elevator,