OCT 22, 23: News, Views of Interest That You Might Have Missed

Ukraine officials knew about the U.S. aid freeze before it became public……undermining a key argument…

Watch Frank Sinatra Record “It Was a Very Good Year” in the Studio in 1965

No Wonder They Called Him “The Voice” In addition to his keen melodic sensibility, Sinatra…

When the C.I.A. Was Into Mind Control

Gottlieb played a seminal role in shaping the agency in the 1950s and 1960s. He…

China’s New Way of War: More Than About Missiles Display

More than missiles, the display revealed a nation seeking to supplant U.S. as the dominant…

$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…

So. Asian (Desi) Art Goes Viral On Tweeter

DESPARDES — Aimed at showcasing the artwork by desi artists all over the globe, a…

The Changing Face of Pakistan

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

Oct 14-15 News of Interest That You Might Have Missed

THE TUK TUK RIDEPAKISTAN CROSSES THE RUBICORN: FROM TERRORISM TO TOURISM Khan in Riyadh; meets…

Kashmir: Modi Scored a Goal Against Himself & India

Neither War Nor a One-Day Match; A Long Diplomatic Innings DESPARDES REPORT — Indian Prime…

Oct 13 News, Views of Interest That You Might Have Missed

MEDIATOR PEACE FACILITATOR Khan arrives in Tehran…Asked by Washington to help deescalate Mideast tensions… Iran…