One of the leading anti Taliban cleric was the target of suicide bombing yesterday and today, there is a general strike in the country. Karachi, the biggest and the most important business hub of Pakistan is completely closed today. Punjab is also closed because the government has announced that today is a holiday due to […]
Pakistan is awful awful awful. The bombing at PC Peshawar was a reminder, yet again, that Pakistan is actually the front line in the global struggle against the nihilist movement. Those who accuse Pakistan of not doing ‘enough’ must realize that Pakistan has done more then any other country in the world and as a […]
China’s largest electric transmission company has announced an ambitious plan to develop a national smart grid by 2020 that would help utilities and their customers transport and use energy more efficiently. The sheer size of the project raises some intriguing questions. First, about whether China has the capital and technology for such an extensive upgrade. […]
Those who always want to read positive or even glowing analysis about Pakistan must stop here because what follows is not pretty. For me, it is hard to differentiate between hell and Pakistan because things in Pakistan are that bad. The best way to describe Pakistan is to explain that the country is a place […]
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 […]
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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