Talking to reporters, Richard C. Holbrooke confirmed that indeed American weapons are being smuggled to Pakistani Taliban from Afghanistan. Of course this admission does not mean that there is an effort by the Americans to help anti Pakistan forces. This actually confirms that some of the weaponry gets looted and this is guerilla war fare is […]
Obama’s Speech in Cairo Wow, yes, wow, what a speech. Obama’s speech in Cairo was truly an astonishingly refreshing speech by Obama, President of the United States of America. I honestly believe that Obama’s words should give comfort to those who are suspicious of America. Obama was honest, open and he is genuine. After listening […]
Pakistan Army has said that the operation against the Taliban could take months. In other words, finally, the army has understood the nature of the fight against the nut jobs. Not only is the country and the world ready to support the offensive against the Taliban for months, but it seems obvious that the entire […]
The army did wonders in Swat and proved that few militants, even if they are determined to die, but inflict tremendous harm to others are no match for a disciplined army, thank God. At this point, it seems obvious that the situation in Swat is getting better in terms of the defeat of the Taliban. […]
Manufacturing sector leads recovery China’s official purchaser managers’ index (PMI) for May again reached a reading above 50, signalling a third month of expansion for the country’s manufacturing sector. While the index dropped slightly to 53.1 from April’s 53.3, it remained clearly above the contraction threshold of 50. Analysts see the positive PMI indicator as […]
Taliban kidnap over 500 Cadet College students UN chief warns of severe crisis due to funding shortage Pakistan cooperating with Iran against rebel group US Forces on standby to catch ‘big three’: report Mastermind of Islamabad suicide attacks arrested Fighting rages to secure Charbagh Girls’ school blown up in Mohmand What we’re up against in […]
The issue of internally displaces people (IDP) is a serious one. United Nations has estimated the number of displaced people to be about 2.4 million and has asked the world community for about $ 543 million to help these folks. The situation is too bad for people to sit idle and not do anything. Regretfully, […]
Religion and politics Iran shuts its border with Pakistan Humanitarian situation grave in Mingora; residents flee Energy crisis (in Pakistan) From much sought after to ‘most wanted’ Subsidy on petrol, gas and electricity to end Military seeks ‘hardcore’ Taliban Pakistanis uniting against Taliban Jamaat-e-Islami proposes 4-nation bloc against US and NATO Sami, Fazl say army […]
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Taliban’s arms coming from Afghanistan: ISPR Bombs seen stiffening Pakistan’s resolve on Taliban Number of displaced persons exceeds three million It’s a do or die situation for nation, says Mian Iftikhar US weapons being used against Pak forces: Military Not a war of choice US satisfied with Pakistan’s Swat offensive Neutrality is sometimes a graver […]
Geithner to reassure China on U.S. fiscal discipline On his trip to China next week, U.S. Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner will try to reassure Chinese leaders on U.S. fiscal discipline. Promising to promote U.S. national savings and to reduce national debt, Mr. Geithner hopes to ease Beijing’s anxiety about potential losses in its U.S. […]
Where are Muslim countries in Pakistan’s hour of need? Four blasts kill at least 10, hurt over 80 in northwest Petraeus paid secret visit to Islamabad Death toll from Lahore car bomb attack rises to 26 Timeline: Terror attacks in Lahore ‘Now I hate them, now I don’t’ dilemma Taliban threaten to target big cities […]
Emissions reduction: common responsibility, differentiated levels After meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang during his China trip, U.S. Senator John Kerry sees China to play a “positive and constructive” role in the global fight against climate change. The results of Senator Kerry’s trip sparked hope that China and the U.S.–the two largest emitter of […]
The horrific tragedy in Lahore has done little to bring the country together. There is the usual condemnation; people voice their anger, especially if they are in front of the camera or talking to a reporter. The talking heads on television channels repeat the same mantra – India with the help of Israel and America […]
China’s U.S. dollar quandary There has been a lot of talk recently about China pushing for dethroning of the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant currency. Topping the discussion, China’s central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan called for the International Monetary Fund’s Special Drawing Rights to eventually replace the dollar as omnipresent global reserve currency. Seen […]
