President Trump wishes to meet new Pakistani leadership
News Analysis | U.S President Donald Trump has said that he is looking forward to meeting the new leadership of Pakistan soon, but it was...
PNSC had 70-75 ships, now we have only 9: Ali Zaidi
News Desk | Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Mr. Ali Haider Zaidi has said that his Ministry is trying to reduce traffic issues, transport expenses,...
Pakistan yet to become a Maritime Nation
News Desk | Pakistan holds an important geostrategic position in the world. It is located at the crossroads of civilizations which enables it to engage...
Learning from Vietnam’s economic experience -I- Dr. Omer Javed
Dr. Omer Javed | The PM often advises the people to become the ‘shaheen’ (or eagle) of Iqbal (the national poet), occupying the heights in...
No Big (IMF) Deal!
Dr. Omer Javed | In a recent interview of BBC’s Hard Talk, the Finance Minister (FM) was told by the anchor person that his government...
NAB challenges Nawaz’s acquittal in Flagship reference
News Desk | National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has announced to challenge former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s acquittal in the Flagship Investments reference in the Islamabad...
Saudi Arabia and the West’s right wing: A dubious alliance – James Dorsey
James M. Dorsey | Traditionally focussed on ultra-conservative Sunni Muslim Islam, Saudi funding in the era of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has been streamlined...
Orya Maqbool Jan’s Harf-i-Raaz banned for 30 days
News Analysis | The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has put a 30-day ban on the broadcast of Harf-i-Raaz, a program of Orya Maqbool...
FBR has recovered Rs 167 million so far, SC told
News Analysis | In an interesting development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) informed the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday that it has recovered Rs167...
India desperately trying to mend fences with China: But why?
M K Bhadrakumar | Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hurried 36-hour visit to Singapore to attend the 13th East Asia Summit, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and...
Cuba celebrates 60 years of revolution amid challenges and change
AFP | Cuba, long a source of inspiration for leftist Latin American governments, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its revolution on Tuesday facing increasing isolation...
Is Parliament going to amend NAB laws?
News analysis | In an interesting development, both government and opposition agreed over amendments in the existing National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law. It was reported...