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by Peregrine
13 Jan 2020 17:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Why Pakistan runs low on productivity AN improvement in productivity is at the heart of development. The future of countries where productivity levels are falling is certainly compromised. According to APO’s Productivity Databook 2019, productivity in Pakistan, a founding member, is lower than othe...
by Peregrine
13 Jan 2020 05:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2183927

2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Top Hizbulcommander among 3 terrorists killed in J&K encounter - M Saleem Pandit SRINAGAR: Three Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorists, including one of the outfit’s top commanders, were gunned down by security forces during an anti-terror operation in Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district o...
by Peregrine
13 Jan 2020 04:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Use of illegal remittance channels on the rise in Pakistan: Reza Baqir
KARACHI: The State Bank governor on Friday said overseas Pakistanis were increasingly using informal channels to send remittances to the country.
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by Peregrine
12 Jan 2020 00:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2183927

2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Mamata meets PMModi, faces protest from Left students – PTI KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to withdraw contentious new Citizenship Act, prompting Left students activists to protest against her and demand an explanation ...
by Peregrine
11 Jan 2020 23:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1797124

Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

China reports first death from pneumonia caused by new type of coronavirus Health authorities in the central Chinese city of Wuhan are reporting the first death from a new type of coronavirus. The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission reported on Saturday that seven other people were in critical condit...
by Peregrine
11 Jan 2020 19:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Vips Ji : Your Post 10 Jan 2020 23:16 Porkis are thinking they can fool all the people all the time and do not realize that there is no escaping paying atleast a substantial chunk of the award. The more pakiness they show the more will be the interest paid on the award. The only words I have - on th...
by Peregrine
11 Jan 2020 17:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 950156

Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Sovereignty is the issue! - Dr Moonis Ahmar The year 2019 raised a fundamental question about the sovereignty of Pakistan. Grappling with a severe economic crunch and confronting belligerent Indian designs against Azad Kashmir, the foremost challenge for Islamabad is how to salvage its sovereignty ...
by Peregrine
11 Jan 2020 02:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 950156

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

^^^Hai Yellla 1. Who is the working member of the family? :eek: :eek: 2. And which Biwi does the cooking/cleaning/shopping :lol: :lol: 3. He should have been the hero in 'Vicky Donor' don't U think :rotfl: :rotfl: Rsatchi Ji : 1. The QINGQI resting on the Bed. 2. The Three wives rotate the "Ho...
by Peregrine
11 Jan 2020 00:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2183927

2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Union home ministry issues notification, CAAcomes into effect – PTI NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday announced that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act will come into force from January 10. In a gazette notification, the Union home ministry said the act under which non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Ban...
by Peregrine
11 Jan 2020 00:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 950156

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Hell and ice water: Glacier melt threatens Pakistan's future. . . Rasul says: "Water is the capital of agrarian economies and guarantees food and energy security. Shortage of water against increasing demand could lead to conflict." (Then stop breeding like rabbits - Chutiyas want to keep ...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 20:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

World Bank revises Pakistan's growth projections downward ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Wednesday slightly lowered country’s growth rate projections for the current fiscal year and next two years owing to continuation of tight monetary policy and fiscal consolidation coupled with external factors. I...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 20:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 950156

Terroristan - November 11, 2019

X Posted on the Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis Thread Thursday, 12 July 2018 : A Tribute to Lee Kuan Yew - Hugh Fitzgerald Singapore has been in the news for other reasons recently, but its appearance on the world stage, however brief, may provide us with an excuse to consi...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 20:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Replies: 4147
Views: 886478

Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)

X Posted on the Terroristan Thread Thursday, 12 July 2018 : A Tribute to Lee Kuan Yew - Hugh Fitzgerald Singapore has been in the news for other reasons recently, but its appearance on the world stage, however brief, may provide us with an excuse to consider the views on Islam of the founding father...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 19:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

https://www.dawn.com/news/1527356/pakistan-moves-us-court-to-stop-over-6bn-fine-in-reko-diq-case Pakistan moves US court to stop over $6bn fine in Reko Diq case Anwar Iqbal, January 10, 2020. . ' ...... Gautam Gautam Ji : Pakistani Correspondent Javed Chaudry had a You Tube Presentation with Lee Kw...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 19:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

S&P BSE SENSEX Index Current : 41,599.72 - Pt. Change : +147.37 - % Change : +0.36 Market Capitalization of BSE Listed Co. (Rs.Cr.) : 1,57,67,006.48 - $ 1 / I N R = 71.0575 Market Capitalization of BSE Listed Co. (U S $.) : 2,218.91 Billion P S E Current Index : 43,207.05 – Change : 683.98 - % ...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 18:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

World Bank revises Pakistan's growth projections downward ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Wednesday slightly lowered country’s growth rate projections for the current fiscal year and next two years owing to continuation of tight monetary policy and fiscal consolidation coupled with external factors. I...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 05:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 950156

Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Those who cannot take care of their minorities, should not tell others how to do it: MEA slams Pakistan – PTI NEW DELHI: India slammed Pakistan on Thursday over the desecration of Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, near Lahore, and the killing of a Sikh man in the neighbouring country, saying a nation that ca...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 05:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1963
Views: 567160

West Asia News and Discussions

Ukraine airliner accidentally downed by Iran: US officials – Reuters WASHINGTON: A Ukraine airliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people aboard, was most likely brought down accidentally by Iranian air defenses, US officials said on Thursday, as President Donald Trump said he had a terrible...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 04:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Under TAPI project: Pakistan to seek reduction in cost of gas import - Shahbaz Rana ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday constituted a price negotiating committee to seek a steep reduction in the price of gas to be imported under the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (Tapi) pipeline project after...
by Peregrine
10 Jan 2020 04:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

quite surprising to see these figures when tomotao sells at 300/kg, and milk at 150/ltr (not that there is any correlation, but they are not middle east either). Also, note taht 1 USD= 150 GBP , v/s 1 USD=70 INR ArjunPandit Ji : Methinks you mean US$ 1 - Terroristani Rupees 150 - currently it is ab...
by Peregrine
09 Jan 2020 19:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1963
Views: 567160

West Asia News and Discussions

Trump officials give 'worst briefing in history' about Iran missile attack, leaving even Republicans fuming - The Independent Clark Mindock, The intelligence briefings given by top Trump administration officials to detail the rationale for an airstrike that has led the US to the brink of war with I...
by Peregrine
09 Jan 2020 16:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1963
Views: 567160

West Asia News and Discussions

Ukraine airline crash in Iran prompts conflicting statements - Anton Troianovski, Andrew E Kramer & Daniel Victor | NYT News Service NEW YORK: A Ukrainian airliner carrying at least 176 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran on Wednesday, killing everyone on board. It was unclear what...
by Peregrine
09 Jan 2020 05:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Shipping Sector
Replies: 453
Views: 193719

India's Shipping Sector

APSEZ has sufficient financial headroom to absorb proposed buyout in Krishnapatnam Port: S&P Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has sufficient financial headroom to absorb its proposed acquisition in Krishnapatnam Port Company (KPCL), S&P Global Ratings has said NEW DELHI: Adani ...
by Peregrine
09 Jan 2020 05:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Shipping Sector
Replies: 453
Views: 193719

India's Shipping Sector

Adani Ports to acquire 75% stake in Krishnapatnam Port Company The Gautam Adani-led company will buy a 75% stake in KPCL at an enterprise value of Rs 13,572 crore after prolonged talks to obtain the all-weather port in Andhra Pradesh. The all cash deal will be funded through internal accruals and e...
by Peregrine
08 Jan 2020 22:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1963
Views: 567160

West Asia News and Discussions

Ballistic missiles, deadlydrones, a web of militias: How Iran plans to confront US – Reuters DUBAI: Iran's launching of more than a dozen missiles at American-led forces in Iraq on Wednesday came after years of preparing for a confrontation with its superpower foe, whose forces are vastly larger an...
by Peregrine
08 Jan 2020 20:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1963
Views: 567160

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Looks like Iran chose to become shaeed. i have been a teetotaler for entire life except finger licks from the offerings to kuldevta bhairav ji.. i pledged that I will drink scotch on the demise of pakis when it happens around 2022 i puke ...i will raise a toast for you guys if i am not with some of...
by Peregrine
08 Jan 2020 18:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

BSE SENSEX Index Current : 40,817.74 - Pt. Change : -51.73 - % Change : -0.13 Market Capitalization of BSE Listed Co. (Rs.Cr.) : 1,54,80,600.76 - $ 1 / I N R = 71.8500 Market Capitalization of BSE Listed Co. (U S $.) : 2,154.57 Billion P S E Current Index : 41,357.56 – Change : -546.91 - % Change :...
by Peregrine
08 Jan 2020 17:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Pakistan's Debt and Liabilities Profile Provisional (In Billion Rupees) Pakistan's Total Debt and Liabilities (I +II) : 41,489.5 Billion GDP (current market price) : 43,585.0 Billion I O W : Pakistan Total Debt and Liabilities : 95.19% of First Quarter GDP! Cheers http://www.skyscrapercity.com/imag...
by Peregrine
08 Jan 2020 17:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

In Pakistan, growth of major sectors in LSM tumbles - Usman Hanif KARACHI: Owing to rising financial and operational costs, the growth in major sectors in the large-scale manufacturing (LSM) segment including automobile, steel, chemical and cement remained on a downward trajectory in first quarter ...
by Peregrine
07 Jan 2020 22:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 950156

Terroristan - November 11, 2019

'If Iranian generalcan be droned for terrorism, why not a Pakistani general?' - Chidanand Rajghatta WASHINGTON: Amid widespread misgivings in the US Congress and among American analysts about the assassination of a serving general of a sovereign nation, the Trump administration is belatedly making ...
by Peregrine
07 Jan 2020 19:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

S&P BSE SENSEX Index Current : 40,869.47 - Pt. Change : +192.84 - % Change : +0.47 Market Capitalization of BSE Listed Co. (Rs.Cr.) : 1,54,85,362.00 - $ 1 / I N R = 71.9750 Market Capitalization of BSE Listed Co. (U S $.) : 2,151.49 Billion P S E Current Index : 41,904.47 – Change : 608.23 - % ...
by Peregrine
07 Jan 2020 17:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 950156

Terroristan - November 11, 2019

GUTTERSNIPES OF THE TERRORISTANI ARMED FORCES, BUREAUCRATS, POLITICIAN AND RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP! PTI minister Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday acknowledged that he came to blows with anchorperson Mubashir Luqman at a wedding in Lahore. "There was a scuffle that broke out. A small fight broke out. In a ...
by Peregrine
07 Jan 2020 15:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1963
Views: 567160

West Asia News and Discussions

Iran Now Knows Decapitation Will Be Part of Strategy Going Forward, Ret. Major Says Bloomberg Iran's supreme leader weeps amid sea of mourners over general slain by U.S. Jan.06 -- Retired U.S. Army Major Mike Lyons discusses the strategy behind the U.S. airstrike in Iraq that killed Qassem Soleiman...
by Peregrine
07 Jan 2020 14:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254785

Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

SBP fears country will miss 4% growth target - Salman Siddiqui KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has voiced fear that the country will miss the economic growth target of 4% as two major sectors – agriculture and industries – have failed to perform well in the ongoing fiscal year. http://www...
by Peregrine
07 Jan 2020 01:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1963
Views: 567160

West Asia News and Discussions

Pakistan won't take sides in Iran-US ‘confrontation’ ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said Pakistan would not be dragged into the escalating confrontation between neighbouring Iran and the United States, following the killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani ...
by Peregrine
06 Jan 2020 01:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5643
Views: 1636052

Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Foreign terrorist suspected of plotting Isil-inspired attack on London granted legal aid to claim asylum - The Telegraph - Robert Verkaik, A video of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the now-dead Isil leader, was found in the suspect's flat among other terrorism propaganda - REX A foreign terrorist suspect wh...