Iran Oil Exports Plummet To 400,000 Bpd; European Payment System to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions

DESPARDES News Monitor — From 2.5 million barrels per day in April 2018– just before…

Former President Zardari Arrested By Anti-Graft Watchdog On Corruption Charges

Several other arrests are expected in weeks ahead, sources say on condition of anonymity. PKONWEB…

Record U.S. Trade Deficit In 2018: $891B On Trump’s Watch (Infographics)

Record U.S. trade deficit in 2018 reflects failure of Trump’s trade policies DESPARDES News Monitor…

Naqeeb Ullah Murder: Father Slams Activists, Labels PTM Movement ‘Foreign Agenda’

Those defaming military are against Pakistan, says Naqeebullah Mehsud’s father Muhammad Khan; Urges PTM leadership…

Courting The Law: Journalist, TV Channel Head, Owner Arrested In India Over Content

A recent PEW poll shows many in emerging economies (e.g. South Asia) see social media…

US Defense Contractor to Build High-Tech Bombs in Saudi Arabia

DESPARDES News Monitor — The Trump administration has permitted the construction of high-tech bomb and…

Broadening Tax Base: FBR Authorized to Access Bank Info –to Connect the Dots

The World Bank suggests 75 per cent tax compliance as a realistic level for lower-middle-income…

Pakistan to Accelerate Shipbuilding Project in Gwadar

Once fully functional, the complex could (conservatively) scrape in anywhere between $1 billion to $2…

Elephants in Modi’s Room: Kashmir, Khalistan, Babri Masjid

“We have the Makkah and Madinah of Sikhs”: PM Khan while opening Kartarpur corridor DESPARDES…

‘The Afghan Files’ Report By Australian Broadcaster Draws Police Raid

Police executed a search warrant targeting three journalists involved in a two-year investigative report. DESPARDES…

U.S Army Prepares to Test Hypersonic Weapon in 2020

The announcement comes amid reports that the Russians are a step ahead with its hypersonic…

Exxon, Qatar to Start Construction on $10B LNG Export Terminal in Texas

President Trump’s energy policy focuses on global energy supremacy BE2C2 Report — Exxon Mobil Corp and Qatar…