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Over the last couple of days, conflicting reports have been emerged regarding Chinese interest in the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project. Citing geological reasons, the media reported that Industrial and Commercial Bank of China may quit the financing consortium. A delusion into believing that China is an all-weather friend, which will stand by us no matter […]
World Bank approves US$ 150 million additional loan for Benazir Income Support Programme World Bank on Wednesday approved an additional loan of US$ 150 million for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to expand the social safety net coverage and upgrade the status of programme to satisfactory. According to a survey report, four out of […]
In what appeared to be a quite bold step, Pakistan on Thursday vowed to go ahead with Pak-Iran gas pipeline project, rejecting the U.S. threats of economic sanctions on promotion of economic ties between the two neighboring countries. This stance gives a strong message to the U.S. which is increasing its pressure on Pakistan to […]
The trilateral summit comprising Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran put a seal on the growing perception in the region that responsibility for managing affairs in the wake of the US/NATO forces’ extraction from Afghanistan rests on regional states. The joint statement issued at the conclusion of the summit expressed bilateral exchanges among the neighboring countries. The […]
US-Iraq Joint Committee on Education and Cultural Cooperation’s second meeting planned on Feb 21 Washington: (Thursday, February 16, 2012) The United States Department of State announced today that the second meeting of the US – Iraq Joint Coordination Committee on Educational and Cultural Cooperation (JCC) will be held in Washington D.C at US State Department […]
Washington must stop meddling into internal affairs of Pakistan: Munawar Hassan Larkana: Ameer Jamat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan, during his visit to Larkana, Sindh today, intimidated the US to mind its own business as holding debates on the issues of Balochistan was a clear meddling into Pakistan’s internal affairs. He was of the view that under […]
US congressional trial on Balochistan termed as ‘ill advised’ by Pakistan Sherry Rehman, the ambassador of Pakistan to US has termed the Congressional hearing of United States on Balochistan as ‘ill advised’. The hearing was held earlier this week and is considered harmful to the Pak-US relation. According to an article by APP, a spokesman […]
United States and Japan commit to strengthen robust security alliance Washington DC: (Wednesday, February 08, 2012) in a joint statement on Defense posture, issued by USA and Japan, both the countries have expressed their resolve to strengthen their military ties to ensure the security of the Asia Pacific region. The joint statement, released in both […]
Pakistan resumes talks with Nato and Afghan forces After a deadlock of more than two months, Pakistan Army has finally agreed to resume talks with the Nato, ISAF and Afghan forces. Representatives of Pakistan Army, on Wednesday held a meeting with Nato and Afghan Army officials at a border coordination centre in Torkham. In the […]
Widening fiscal deficit and slow growth; IMF sees Pak economy vulnerable to internal and external shocks Washington: (Monday, February 06, 2012) expressing concerns over Pakistan’s slow economic growth and the increasing fiscal deficit, the International Monetary Fund has said that the country’s economy was at a high risk to remain vulnerable to internal and external […]
Japanese Delegation Visits Washington to discuss way forward on Iran Washington DC: (Thursday, February 02, 2012) A Japanese delegation has arrinnved US to meet dignitaries at the US state office and to discuss the way forward on putting sanctions on Iran. According to the news, representatives from the U.S. Government, including State Department Special Advisor […]
Drone attack on vehicle in NWA kills four militants A US guided drone attack in North Waziristan agency of Pakistan on Monday killed four militants, a security official said. The US drone fired missiles into a vehicle at Degan village in Pakistan’s Taliban and Al-Qaeda hub of North Waziristan tribal area, close to the Afghan […]
