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by partha
16 Oct 2023 10:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

This little tidbit... Why India wants radiation detectors at borders https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/timestopten/msid-104447318,card-104447615.cms? Radiation Detection Equipment (RDE) will soon be installed at eight land crossing points along India's borders with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mya...
by partha
08 Oct 2023 12:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1256
Views: 3290104

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ ... on-israel/
Hamas spokesman says Iran gave support for surprise attack on Israel
by partha
01 Oct 2023 00:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Two LeT wickets down in 2 days in Pakistan including one of its abbu.
by partha
30 Sep 2023 00:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Paul saab, not to mention additional costs, like landing fees, hotel rooms for the night, additional fuel burn ityadi, ityadi freeloading is in their genes onlee Corruption in Pakistan is at the next level. sab ke sab chu* haram khor hain saale. I am not complaining as a Raa agint. Just an observat...
by partha
29 Sep 2023 13:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

In a tit for tat move, Pakistan stops eyeing aid from UAE

https://www.dawn.com/news/1778486/govt- ... mid-crunch
Govt eyes $11bn aid from China, Saudi Arabia amid crunch
by partha
28 Sep 2023 11:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Global south's top diplomat, statesman and leader of one of the biggest customers of IMF has given his opinion on US-China cold war. I hope leaders of global north are taking notes. https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1114059-west-overly-obsessed-about-containing-china-kakar West overly obsessed about ...
by partha
26 Sep 2023 12:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Apologies for the abundant use of smileys, but the snippets in this news about the taller than mountains, deeper than ocean friendship make it impossible not to... CPEC expansion plan in doldrums :(( With Asim Munir bringing $100 billion from Gulf anytime now, China will need CPEC more than Pakista...
by partha
26 Sep 2023 00:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2020
Views: 506482

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Opinion: Trudeau’s fumble on India Whatever the case, even for someone described as being made of Teflon, the consequences of the India crisis for Trudeau could be politically fatal if not deftly handled — especially with Ottawa’s traditional best friend, Washington, unlikely to throw a lifeline . ...
by partha
21 Sep 2023 11:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Fiqar naat if you are busy following India-Kaneda development and missed Pakistan's "weekly briefing" on its "phoren policy". I bring you some great news from the strategic briefing. Pakistan has confirmed its relations with Russia is robust. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2436995/...
by partha
19 Sep 2023 23:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Monthly report on Saudi Prince's "likely visit next month"

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2436717/sa ... next-month
Saudi crown prince likely to visit Pakistan next month
by partha
15 Sep 2023 11:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.samaa.tv/20873541-us-ambassador-donald-bloom-to-visit-gwadar US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome visited Gwadar and reaffirmed the United States’s commitment to the people of Balochistan. According to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Pakistan, he discussed development, trade, ...
by partha
13 Sep 2023 10:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Strategic summary of various Paki strategic analyses on G20:

"Despite Indian atrocities in IJKLMNOP, South Asia successfully hosts G20 summit"
by partha
11 Sep 2023 10:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Pakistan has made its strategic opinion on an Azebaijan election known to the world. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2435157/pakistan-condemns-so-called-elections-in-karabakh Pakistan condemns so-called elections in Karabakh FO says Karabagh is sovereign territory of Azerbaijan, polls by 'illegally ins...
by partha
10 Sep 2023 10:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Better photo. Looks like the bar is low for honey trapping US diplomats.

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by partha
10 Sep 2023 09:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2434826/pakistan-exploring-possibility-of-joining-brics-senate-panel-told Pakistan exploring possibility of joining BRICS, Senate panel told During the meeting, the senators expressed concerns that India's might veto Pakistan's entry into BRICS. However, the caretaker f...
by partha
09 Sep 2023 00:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2286664

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

I think Bajwa's geoeconomics plan was better than Munir's SIFC and 'whole-of-government approach' plans.
by partha
09 Sep 2023 00:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2434818/bilawal-calls-for-polls-within-120-days-if-not-possible-in-90 Bilawal calls for polls within 120 days, if not possible in 90 :rotfl: Ex-FM says if people choose PPP in elections, everyone should accept that New code word for Army just dropped - "everyone&qu...
by partha
09 Sep 2023 00:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2286664

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2434820/govt-seeks-to-jumpstart-economy-adopt-whole-of-govt-approach Govt seeks to ‘jumpstart’ economy, adopt ‘whole-of-govt’ approach Ministers brief media over steps discussed in 5th meeting of SIFC’s apex committee presided over by PM Kakar When Munir brings $100 bil...
by partha
08 Sep 2023 14:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

There is also $130 billion that Pakistan will get from US as compensation for loss to economy due to war on terror.
by partha
08 Sep 2023 10:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

This understanding between the IMF and Pakistani authorities is pending approval by interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and his cabinet, according to sources in the energy ministry.
I am 400% sure Pakistan will reject IMF's proposal since Munir is getting $100 billion from Gulf.
by partha
05 Sep 2023 11:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2286664

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Must read report on how Pakistan's chief economist plans to fix the economy. https://www.dawn.com/news/1774148 What plans did army chief share with businessmen? KARACHI: Amid a gloomy economic atmosphere and lingering wheat, cotton and dollar crisis, Army Chief General Asim Munir has signalled towar...
by partha
05 Sep 2023 01:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2434080/pakistan-hopes-mbs-will-make-brief-stopover Pakistan hopes MBS will make brief stopover Saudi crown prince will travel to India to attend G20 summit The other factor due to which Pakistan is pushing for the visit is because it considers Saudi Arabia a key player...
by partha
04 Sep 2023 11:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2286664

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Finance minister of Pakistan has made a tax related proposal.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/110665 ... x-net-coas
Money exchanges to be brought into tax net: COAS
by partha
02 Sep 2023 14:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Some strong rumors circling around that Biden who is impressed by the newly announced SIFC program, may make a brief strategic stop at Islamabad on the way to attend G20 meeting in India and announce an investment of $26 billion in various sectors and praise Pakistan army for its fight against terro...
by partha
24 Aug 2023 01:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2083
Views: 536085

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj

As the bigger country Yindia should show big heart and acknowledge the contribushun of Pakistani scientists to the moon mission. Pakistani scientists identified the landing location near the south pole for the rover https://i.tribune.com.pk/media/images/abdulkhabirazadsightingramazammoonAPP167950741...
by partha
21 Aug 2023 11:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Anujan wrote: 21 Aug 2023 08:46
partha wrote: 21 Aug 2023 03:44 So the bills were signed into laws or not? Not clear from the tweet.

Also, what's Hafiz Munir wearing on the thumb? Is it to hide the finger print which can potentially be extracted from a photo?
NSN reporter Al Photoshoppi took this picture so you'd have to check with him
_/\_ :lol:
by partha
21 Aug 2023 03:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

So the bills were signed into laws or not? Not clear from the tweet.

Also, what's Hafiz Munir wearing on the thumb? Is it to hide the finger print which can potentially be extracted from a photo?
by partha
10 Aug 2023 01:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Interestingly the authors are claiming the source is someone inside Pak military which means PTI is down but not out. There is still some backing in the military for PTI. Inshallah this will lead to more chaos and damage to the economy.
by partha
09 Jul 2023 04:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1088344-in-major-move-govt-approves-policy-to-attract-foreign-investment The cabinet Friday approved the Pakistan Investment Policy 2023 through the circulation of a summary, which aims to bring $20-25 billion in investment, the sources said. Easy peasy! The kingdo...
by partha
07 Jul 2023 12:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1087748-hague-court-rejects-india-s-all-six-objections-upholds-pak-position Controversial Kishanganga, Ratle projects: Hague court rejects India’s all six objections, upholds Pak position This topic is covered by other Pak newspapers. Even if they win, can they enfo...
by partha
07 Jul 2023 10:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

And of course if Aramco doesn't build the refinery, it's has to be because of "geopolitics".
by partha
06 Jul 2023 12:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Pakistan imported Russian crude last month. How is it going? https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1087053-pakistan-s-benefits-on-ural-stand-at-7-8-million-100-000-tonnes This whole importing Russian oil stunt was all about "how come India gets to import Russian oil but we can't, hain?". They e...
by partha
05 Jul 2023 11:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/108706 ... c-partners
Strategic partners
Strategic summary:

Strategic co-operation between strategic partners India and US is upsetting strategic balance in South Asia.
by partha
05 Jul 2023 00:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

I hope some looting and burning happens resulting in $3 billion loss to the economy. Idiots deserve it.
by partha
04 Jul 2023 10:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

In a sensational development in geopolitics, FM Bhutto has said Pakistan won't be part of bloc politics of the new cold war.

Pakistan ‘too entangled’ to be involved in bloc politics: Bilawal
by partha
03 Jul 2023 21:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

With $3 billion from IMF guaranteed, it's back to regular programming: https://www.dawn.com/news/1762765/pakistan-asks-sweden-to-take-serious-action-against-desecration-of-holy-quran Pakistan asks Sweden to take ‘serious action’ against desecration of Holy Quran Another $1 billion from IMF and Pakis...
by partha
29 Jun 2023 02:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4506
Views: 1392699

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Anujan wrote:


Strategic Stability in South Asia will be affected
Strategic mental stability of Pakis will be affected. Of all the hot takes from Paki land about Modi's visit this one comparing him to Zia takes the cake!!
by partha
28 Jun 2023 22:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2286664

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Just a hint of IMF approval and Pakis are already getting ready to splurge on expensive projects to cater to the elite. https://tribune.com.pk/story/2423987/pm-forms-high-level-committee-for-pias-restructuring-revival PM forms high-level committee for PIA’s restructuring, revival Body to deliberate ...
by partha
28 Jun 2023 11:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2286664

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Sigh! Pakistan saved again. IMF has given a positive statement and the release of funds is almost guaranteed. Pakis somehow manage to survive. To look at the brighter side, long term structural economic reforms will be put off and they will knock on IMF doors again in the near future.