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Pakistan’s history of shifting political trends and the media malaise
The other day, a noted Army general recalled a conversation with a senior retired colleague in the Punjab, during which a piece of key advice was proffered: never retire. It is a telling commentary on society. Those...Jan 25, 2019 1067 0 -
Graham says Imran Khan offers opportunity to improve US-Pakistan ties
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has said Prime Minister Imran Khan is an agent of change and his being at the helm of Islamabad government offers a unique opportunity to change the U.S.-Pakistan relationship. Speaking in Islamabad...Jan 21, 2019 915 0 -
IMF hails Pakistan’s hosting of national economic data on one portal
A view of highways netowrk in Karachi Image: Newsphoto90/suleman sajjad (Nagan Ch, Karachi)/ Wikimedia Commons By hosting data on the economy and national accounts at one portal, Pakistan has taken a step toward transparency and implemented...Jan 16, 2019 960 0 -
Ambassador Asad Khan vows efforts to reinvigorate US-Pakistan ties
File Photo: Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan Photo: USAID Pakistan’s new ambassador to the United States Dr. Asad Majeed Khan has said he will work with the Trump Administration and strategic thinkers to strengthen U.S.-Pakistan relationship, which...Jan 12, 2019 1382 0 -
American lawmakers for rebuilding U.S.-Pakistan ties on common grounds
As the United States and Pakistan revive their coordination on finding a political settlement to the Afghan conflict, several American lawmakers have expressed their support for rebuilding U.S.-Pakistan ties with cooperation in areas of convergence. The...Jan 11, 2019 1118 0 -
Pakistan’s GDP growth to be 3.7% in 2018-19; rebound to 4.6% over medium term
The World Bank sees GDP growth in Pakistan slow down to 3.7% due to macroeconomic imbalances, depleted foreign exchange reserves and tightening financial conditions. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the Bank also says that...Jan 11, 2019 840 0 -
US, Pakistan work closely to step up Afghan peace drive
Pakistan has renewed its pledge to support Washington and Kabul for finding a political settlement to the 17-year-old conflict in Afghanistan. President Donald Trump’s special envoy flew into the region to kickstart the peace process with...Jan 9, 2019 908 0 -
Pakistani-American Sadaf Jaffer elected mayor of Montgomery in New Jersey
Sadaf Jaffer, a Pakistani-American scholar, has been sworn in as mayor of Montgomery Township in New Jersey, becoming the first ever South Asian to hold the office. Montgomery is home to diverse communities and Jaffer’s election...Jan 5, 2019 1816 1 -
After Saudi Arabia, UAE also to unveil $6.2 billion deal for Pakistan
After Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates has also come to Pakistan’s rescue with a $6.2 billion economic deal for the key South Asian country. Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will unveil the...Jan 5, 2019 905 3 -
Trump looks forward to meeting new Pakistani leader; wants great US-Pakistan relationship
In the wake of Pakistan’s help toward initiating an Afghan peace process, President Donald Trump has said his administration wants to have a great relationship with the South Asian country and looks forward to meeting with...Jan 3, 2019 1737 0