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Imran Khan eyes investment to mine Pakistan’s massive gold reserves
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan hopes to have large investments into mining its gold reserves in southwestern province of Balochistan, which is said to hold one of the largest mineral deposits in the world....Oct 22, 2019 967 0 -
U.S.-Pakistan Relations: A Cautionary Tale, Great-Power Politics, and Deft Diplomacy
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan meet at the White House on Sunday, July 22, a cautionary tale, great-power politics, and deft diplomacy will be at play. Washington’s agenda will clearly...Jul 20, 2019 1514 1 -
What is the way forward for Pakistan when 56% of budget goes to debt servicing?
So, what has forced Pakistan to come up with a bleak budget for the new year? Is it the dismal growth at just over three percent of GDP, the fulfilment of IMF bailout conditions or sloganeering...Jun 12, 2019 787 0 -
Khan renews talks offer to Modi as Pakistan-India peace remains elusive
For the third time, Prime Minister Imran Khan has addressed a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi inviting him to resolve disputes through dialogue. The move comes after a military standoff between the countries in...Jun 8, 2019 1657 0 -
India stops importing Iranian oil; Iran warms up to Pakistan
Faced with pressure over compliance of U.S. sanctions against Tehran, India has stopped buying Iranian oil – a move that may have diminishing strategic returns for New Delhi. The United States had given a six-month waiver...May 26, 2019 855 0 -
Amid geopolitical comeptitions, Iran offers to connect Gwadar and Chabahar ports
Iran has offered to connect Pakistan’s Gwadar port with Chabahar port to promote trade and commerce in the region. “I’ve come here with a proposal for the government of Pakistan for connection between Chabahar and Gwadar…...May 25, 2019 1491 3 -
Trump denies Iran war plan; to send ‘hell of a lot’ more than 120,000 troops if required
President Donald Trump Tuesday denied his administration is planning to send 120,000 troops to counter Iran. He denied a New York Times report that the White House had a plan to send 120,000 troops to counter...May 15, 2019 796 1 -
Pakistan-India trade drops amid ongoing tensions
The world headlines may just be waning of repercussions of the U.S.-China trade wars but South Asia is already feeling the heat of self-inflicted losses from a trade spiral down between Pakistan and India. As nuclear powers...May 10, 2019 734 1 -
Iran says ready to meet Pakistan’s energy needs
Iran has offered to supply Pakistan enough energy that may meet its oil, gas and electricity needs. “Iran is ready to meet Pakistan’s oil and gas demands … (and) we are ready to increase (electricity) exports...Apr 23, 2019 1157 0 -
After criticism, BBC pledges to restore comment about Indian spy’s involvement in Pakistan
BBC Broadcasting House Image Credit: Zizzu02/Wikimedia Commons Reputed for allowing dissident voices to express their views on its broadcast platforms, the BBC has long been facing criticism from dictatorial regimes. But this week, the British Broadcasting...Dec 14, 2018 870 0