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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 -
Trump-Khan meeting will be a win-win for US, Pakistan: Sajid Tarar
Sajid Tarar, a Pakistani-American close to the Trump White House, believes that the July 22 meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Imran Khan would be a breakthrough moment toward mutually beneficial US-Pakistan relations. Tarar,...Jul 18, 2019 2778 0 -
Will Imran Khan succeed in documenting the economy in the face of traders’ resistance?
It is generally believed that over 30 percent of Pakistan’s US $ 300 billion economy is undocumented. This is mainly due to successive governments’ failure over the last seven decades to bring people into tax net....Jul 15, 2019 1007 0 -
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 -
Why Richard Lugar’s argument on enduring US-Pakistan ties holds relevance
The U.S.-Pakistan relations have gone through several ups and downs since 2012 – the year until when Senator Richard Lugar, who passed away on Sunday, was a leading voice on foreign policy discussions on the Hill....Apr 30, 2019 1145 0 -
Reminiscing a peaceful Afghanistan with cup-bearers, caravans and open culture
Afghanistan was a different place in 1960s and early 1970s, when I worked there. It was a progressive place, far different than the world has seen in the last 40 years. One day, I had a...Apr 2, 2019 1197 0 -
Pakistanis are happier than Indians and all other neighbors – UN Report
Pakistanis are not only the happiest people in South Asia, they also rank happier than Chinese, Afghanis and Iranians, reveals. According to the World Happiness Report 2019 – which takes into account several factors like emotions,...Mar 21, 2019 4897 0 -
Amid ominous climate changes, World Bank’s $200 billion pledge raises hopes
The year 2019 has begun ominously with record chilly winter in North America making Chicago colder than parts of the Mars and one of the hottest summers baking Australian cities. Between the two extreme scenarios have...Feb 19, 2019 2535 0 -
The tightening Saudi-Pak embrace in changing times
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia looked set to further cement their close ties as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a warm welcome upon arrival for a visit that promises to bring as much as $20 billion...Feb 17, 2019 826 0 -
Pakistan looks to $12 billion Saudi investment during Crown Prince’s visit
Pakistan is poised to ink a number of investment deals with Saudi Arabia worth billions of dollars during an upcoming visit of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, including a multibillion dollar oil refinery in southwestern port city...Feb 12, 2019 871 0