Terroristan - April 24, 2018

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 27 Jun 2018 18:58

Peregrine wrote:Pakistani scholars face bigger hurdles than Indian visa refusals in accessing global academia

Three-fourths of that article is about 'access' advantage to Indian students abroad. Indian students get admitted based on merit, not due to 'access'. Even granting that somehow 'access' plays a part, how does that stop Pakistanis from gaining admission? Why doesn't he talk about Chinese students as well? This is like Pakistan always believing that somehow all its problems can be solved by one magic bullet, 'image building'.

Secondly, 'the more it changes the more it remains the same'. Pakistanis only want to talk about India all the time, not about resolving their own issues. Only the last quarter of that article dwells on issues that affect Pakistani students. Even there, the author hasn't addressed the most basic issue, the lack of grey matter.

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 27 Jun 2018 19:02

Meanwhile in the ranch, another taqiyya in the offing. Will Terroristan escape the noose yet again?

Pakistan agrees to elaborate anti-terror financing plan to avoid FATF black list - Shailaja Neelakantan, ToI

To avoid being blacklisted by a global terror financing watchdog, Pakistan has committed to a 26-point action plan to erase sources of terror funding, a plan it envisages implementing over 15 months {cr@p} , reported Pakistani newspaper The Express Tribune.

The Paris-headquartered watchdog body, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), yesterday began discussions on the action plan, said sources in Pakistan's finance ministry to the Tribune. If FATF is satisfied with this 26-point promise, it will put Pakistan on the less stringent 'grey list' like it indicated it would in February. If FATF isn't convinced, it will go ahead and blacklist Pakistan. A decision is expected on Friday.

The plan, that the International Cooperation Review Group of the Asia Pacific Group submitted to the terror financing watchdog - which Pakistan committed to - requires Pakistani authorities to proactively cooperate with counterpart bilateral agencies to choke financing to Da'ish, Al Qaeda, and the Haqqani Network, as well as India-oriented terror groups Jamaat-ud-Dawa and its affiliates Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, said the Tribune report.

Pakistan must give special focus to curb cash smuggling, narcotics trafficking, and misuse of non-profit organisations, particularly funding of all these terrorist groups.

"Pakistan will have to deliver on the first goal by January next year and complete all the 26 actions by September 2019," the finance ministry sources said.

By May, Pakistan will have to show that terrorism financing prosecutions successfully result in effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions against natural and legal persons convicted of terrorism financing offences. And by September 2019, Pakistan will address the key concern of identifying and investigating the widest range of terrorism financing activities like the collection, movement or use of funds.

Peregrine · Post by **Peregrine** » 27 Jun 2018 21:16

Peregrine wrote:Pakistani scholars face bigger hurdles than Indian visa refusals in accessing global academia

SSridhar wrote:Three-fourths of that article is about 'access' advantage to Indian students abroad. Indian students get admitted based on merit, not due to 'access'. Even granting that somehow 'access' plays a part, how does that stop Pakistanis from gaining admission? Why doesn't he talk about Chinese students as well? This is like Pakistan always believing that somehow all its problems can be solved by one magic bullet, 'image building'.

Secondly, 'the more it changes the more it remains the same'. Pakistanis only want to talk about India all the time, not about resolving their own issues. Only the last quarter of that article dwells on issues that affect Pakistani students. Even there, the author hasn't addressed the most basic issue, the lack of grey matter.

SSridhar Ji :
Where does one start!

We all know the problem faced by Terroristan.

With India's Defence Budget of US$ 70 Billion Terroristan has the "Defence of Terroristan" Theory i.e. to Defend itself against a Hard Working Resurgent India can afford a Defence Budget of Seven Times that of Terroristan as the Indian GDP is about 7.3 times the size of the Terroistani Mythical and Fraudulent GDP Figure.

Thus Terroristan must invest at least US$ 35 Billion in its Defence Budget.

As you are aware the Terroristani Budget 2018-2019 dated 27th April 2018 Total is about Terroristani Rs. 5.1 Trillion. The Terroristani Defence Budget is about Terroristani Rs. 1.2 Trillion. The Rupee was rated at about 115 to the US dollar.

Today the Open Market rate is close to US$ 1 = Terroristani Rupees 125.

So the Defence Budget of Rupees 1.2 Trillion was = about US$ 10.45 Billion. At today's Rate it is now US$ 9.6 Billion.

Thus the Original Terroristani Defence Budget at US$ 10.45 Billion will now become Terroristani Rupees 1.3 Trillion.

As such where is "DA MONEY" for Health, Education and Welfare of the Mango Bdul and Mango Burqa Bilquis? Since more and more Terroristani Rupees are required for Defence there is NO MONEY available for HEW!

Thus - as you are well aware - Terroristani Master's Degree Holders are unable to write their CV in English and as such they are not going to be able to obtain Admission into "PHOREN" Universities.

Cheers

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 27 Jun 2018 21:28

Paki Newspaper DAWN Attempts To Rouse Public Opinion In Its Favour

Targeting Dawn
Editorial
Updated June 27, 2018

AN adversarial relationship between a free media and the state and public officials it seeks to cover is necessary and desirable in a democratic polity. In Pakistan, which has had long spells of undemocratic rule, such a relationship has often veered towards outright threats and violence against the media. Today, as the country prepares to hold an unprecedented third consecutive on-schedule general election, there is a disturbing reality that confronts Dawn and its staff. Since late 2016, though with renewed and greater intensity since May 2018, the paper has been under attack in a wide-ranging and seemingly coordinated manner that includes its distribution being stopped in several areas.

Regrettably, the "respected" daily does not have "anyone" on their side in the corridors of Paki power. At one time, their formidable columnist late Ardeshir Cowasjee, used to put Pak politicos, and those in power to shame, and the newspaper was thus "saved" from punitive action !

While it has faced many strong challenges in the past, and will continue to do so with fortitude today, a campaign of disinformation, libel and slander, hate and virtual incitement to violence against Dawn and its staff has necessitated placing certain matters on the record.

The effects of that insidious campaign against Dawn were continuing when the publication of a fully on-the-record interview with former prime minister Nawaz Sharif last month brought a round of new, intensified attacks against the newspaper. The seemingly retaliatory measures taken against Dawn in recent weeks have been deeply alarming and should concern all free-thinking and democratic citizens of the country.

Ganja has used this newspaper to his advantage in his unsuccessful attempt to defame the Deep State !

Dawn, like all free, independent media organisations, has never argued that it does not make journalistic mistakes and errors in editorial judgement. It considers itself accountable to its readers and fully submits itself to the law and Constitution. It welcomes dialogue with all state institutions. But it cannot be expected to abandon its commitment to practising free and fair journalism. Nor can Dawn accept its staff being exposed to threats of physical harm. The highest authorities must take note and intervene appropriately.

The "highest civilian authorities" are helpless . Foreign pressure MAY work !

Peregrine · Post by **Peregrine** » 27 Jun 2018 21:36

SSridhar Garu Ji :

What Ails Terroristani Education System! Read all about it by the One and Only El Dotoray i.e. former chairman of the HEC, and president of the Network of Academies of Science of OIC Countries (NASIC).

Mending higher education in Terroristan - A Tasty Morsel!

The HEC should aim to bring the PhD faculty-student ratio to 1:15. At present, it is about 1:80, or poorer in most universities. To achieve this, the commission needs to stop establishing new universities/campuses and instead focus on improving the existing universities, by strengthening their faculty and research facilities. At present, most students completing their PhDs from home or abroad are not getting jobs in universities.

Cheers

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 27 Jun 2018 21:37

Paki R.A.P.E.S Feeling The Pinch . And Probably More To Come

Toyota Corrola prices in Pakistan to be increased yet again
June 27, 2018

The company reported its previous price bump two months ago, and just like before, the new hike is also being attributed to the Pakistani rupee’s falling value against USD.

PS: Has the Paki Rupee hit bottom yet ? Will Pakiland make it the "coveted" Black List Of FATF - joining "allies" NOKO and Iran

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 27 Jun 2018 21:44

Peregrine wrote:SSridhar Garu :

What Ails Terroristani Education System! Read all about it by the One and Only El Dotoray i.e. former chairman of the HEC, and president of the Network of Academies of Science of OIC Countries (NASIC).

Mending higher education in Terroristan - A Tasty Morsel!
The HEC should aim to bring the PhD faculty-student ratio to 1:15. At present, it is about 1:80, or poorer in most universities. To achieve this, the commission needs to stop establishing new universities/campuses and instead focus on improving the existing universities, by strengthening their faculty and research facilities. At present, most students completing their PhDs from home or abroad are not getting jobs in universities.
Cheers

Peregrine-ji:

This may interest you as well !

Jobless Pakistani PhDs make a request to CJP Justice Saqib Nisar

ISLAMABAD: In utter disappointment, the young jobless PhDs degree holders appealed to the chief justice to take sou moto notice after the failure of Higher Education Commission (HEC) to honour its commitment of providing ‘respectable’ jobs. In their request, a number of PhD holders complained to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar that the lack of jobs has caused brain drain and frustration among the "educated scholars" in the country.

Every Abdul, Alim and Abbas are "rushing" to this CJP to solve their problem. Word is out that he is the - like the gamechanger CPEC - magic elixir to Pakiland myriad problems

Peregrine · Post by **Peregrine** » 27 Jun 2018 22:05

Election tribunal disqualifies ex-PM Abbasi for concealing facts

RAWALPINDI: An appellate election tribunal has disqualified former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on charges of "concealment of facts and withholding information from his voters" in his nomination forms submitted for NA-57 Murree.

The tribunal, in its detailed verdict, said Abbasi does not qualify to contest the election under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution.

Abbasi has been found "guilty of concealment of facts and withholding of the complete information from his voters," the judgement reads.

The candidate "is not a Sadiq and Ameen person and after such declaration, declare him as not a qualified person to be elected or chosen as a Member of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) within the meaning of Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973."

Rawalpindi's Election Appellate Tribunal judge Justice Ibadur Rehman Lodhi had reserved his judgement two days ago over a plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf worker Masood Ahmed Abbasi against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's nomination papers.

The applicant stated that Khaqan Abbasi had tempered his records submitted to the Returning Officer and provided incorrect details about his properties.

He said the former prime minister has encroached forest land of Lawrence College while he has also provided incorrect information regarding ownership of his property in Sector F-7-II.

Admitting all the objections raised by applicant, the tribunal rejected nomination papers of Abbasi.

The former premier is also a candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz from a National Assembly constituency in Islamabad.

P. S. : The Link to the Article states :

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/33443 ... pm-abbasi-for-life

Cheers

anupmisra · Post by **anupmisra** » 27 Jun 2018 22:22

SSridhar wrote:
Falijee wrote:Paki Fauj Selected As "Election Policeman"
The cat to watch over the milk.

Or, fox guarding the henhouse.

Peregrine · Post by **Peregrine** » 27 Jun 2018 22:32

Targeting Dawn

AN adversarial relationship between a free media and the state and public officials it seeks to cover is necessary and desirable in a democratic polity. In Pakistan, which has had long spells of undemocratic rule, such a relationship has often veered towards outright threats and violence against the media.

Today, as the country prepares to hold an unprecedented third consecutive on-schedule general election, there is a disturbing reality that confronts Dawn and its staff. Since late 2016, though with renewed and greater intensity since May 2018, the paper has been under attack in a wide-ranging and seemingly coordinated manner that includes its distribution being stopped in several areas.

While it has faced many strong challenges in the past, and will continue to do so with fortitude today, a campaign of disinformation, libel and slander, hate and virtual incitement to violence against Dawn and its staff has necessitated placing certain matters on the record.

One of the casualties of civil-military discord and strife in this country has been a free media that has embraced constitutional civilian supremacy. The publication of an article in this newspaper on Oct 6, 2016, ‘Act against militants or face international isolation, civilians tell military’, opened a new chapter of threats and intimidation against Dawn.

Following an unjustified state-led backlash, the newspaper pledged to cooperate with the authorities as required by the law, but defended the journalistic ethic of protecting one’s sources. Dawn’s editor and the reporter appeared separately before a government-constituted committee, comprising members of the civil and military intelligence, and were subjected to invasive, at times unacceptable, questioning for, cumulatively, many hours.

The effects of that insidious campaign against Dawn were continuing when the publication of a fully on-the-record interview with former prime minister Nawaz Sharif last month brought a round of new, intensified attacks against the newspaper. The seemingly retaliatory measures taken against Dawn in recent weeks have been deeply alarming and should concern all free-thinking and democratic citizens of the country.

It appears that elements within or sections of the state do not believe they have a duty to uphold the Constitution and the freedoms it guarantees. Article 19 of the Constitution is explicit: “Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, and there shall be freedom of the press.” So What! Famous Terroristani Army Motto :
JIS KI LATHI AUR BANDOOK USKI BHAINS!

The “reasonable restrictions” that Article 19 permits are well understood by a free and responsible media and have been consistently interpreted by the superior judiciary.

Dawn, like all free, independent media organisations, has never argued that it does not make journalistic mistakes and errors in editorial judgement. It considers itself accountable to its readers and fully submits itself to the law and Constitution. It welcomes dialogue with all state institutions. But it cannot be expected to abandon its commitment to practising free and fair journalism. Nor can Dawn accept its staff being exposed to threats of physical harm.

The highest authorities must take note and intervene appropriately.

Cheers

Peregrine · Post by **Peregrine** » 27 Jun 2018 23:24

In absence of LNG, plants may produce expensive electricity

ISLAMABAD: A delay on part of the Power Division to reveal actual demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) from power producers may be benefiting oil importers and lead to production of expensive electricity that will force consumers to pay a higher tariff.

According to the merit order based on revised petroleum product prices that came into effect on June 12, 2018, major LNG-based power plants are much higher in the priority list as they produce cheap electricity.

An official revealed that the Petroleum Division had repeatedly requested the Power Division to provide details how much LNG was required by power plants for electricity production in July, but the latter had not yet released the data.

“This delay will provide an opportunity to the oil lobby to supply expensive furnace oil to power producers, which will put a burden on the consumers,” he said.

In May, 19.3% of electricity was produced with the help of furnace oil at a tariff of Rs12.47 per unit whereas LNG-based plants produced 23.85% of electricity at a cheaper tariff of Rs9.10 per unit.

With the start of new state-of-the-art LNG plants, the tariff difference is expected to widen further as their tariff is Rs7-8 per unit. Consequently, electricity generation from furnace oil will be 60-80% expensive than LNG-based production, which will cause a severe loss to the national exchequer.

“This is how oil mafia is pocketing billions of rupees from power consumers every month,” the official said, adding the Power Division appeared to be facilitating the oil mafia by not sharing actual LNG demand from power plants.

The government was committed to import 600 million cubic feet of LNG per day (mmcfd) through the second LNG terminal at Port Qasim, but now it is feared that it will be able to purchase less than half of the desired volume.

First LNG terminal, also built at Port Qasim, is already receiving 600 mmcfd of LNG.

Instead of disclosing firm LNG requirement of power plants, the Power Division was floating the demand for furnace oil, the official said.

According to the merit order, the Power Division is required to generate 6,500-7,000 megawatts of electricity with the help of LNG before any furnace oil-based plants are made operational. Total demand for LNG stands at over 1,200 mmcfd for power production.

Cheers

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 27 Jun 2018 23:57

Kaptaan Victim Of A "Cruel Hoax"

Imran Khan Shot Dead FAKE Video Goes Viral! Pakistan Cricket Legend & PTI Founder Being Carried Away in Blood is Hoax
Abhishek Yadav
Jun 27, 2018

A video has been doing rounds on social media which shows the former Pakistan Cricket Captain being carried by a few men after he was allegedly shot. Imran Khan can also be seen bleeding in the video. But it has now been proved that the video which says Imran Khan has been shot is fake and is from another incident where the former World Cup winning captain was injured and being taken away for normal treatment.

The former captain and now leader of Tehreek-e-Insaaf party is busy campaigning for his party for the upcoming 2018 General Elections. The timing of this hoax video raises doubts about political conspiracy. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday released the code of conduct for local news and media organisations covering the Pakistan General Elections 2018.

Pakistan is often ranked as the # 1 conspiracy capital of the world

Pakistan will go for general elections on July 25 and campaigning by all the parties is on full swing. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chief Imran Khan was at an election rally in Mianwali, where he also addressed the gathering. Media reports say that crowd was present in large numbers to hear what the former captain had to say. But the leading Pakistan English daily Dawn reported that there were almost no women at the rally in-spite of the huge turn out.

. Imran is still the "darling" of the western media . He is the "liberal face" shown to the world media by the Paki Establishment . In reality, the opposite is the truth . Like Yaseer Arafat, Zia and Mush , what he tells to his "home audience" in Urdu is 100% different when he answers questions in English. Taqiyya in action . "Almost no woman at the rally" in this context makes sense

PS: The Kaptaan was injured in 2013 when a crane holding him collapsed . He was addressing a rally . Even his arch-enemy Ganja Sharif had the "decency" to visit him in Shaukat Khanum Hospital in La-Whore. Imran has "reciprocated" this favour by sending a PTI spy to violate Begum Kulsoom's privacy in a London Hospital !

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 00:03

Another Paki "Ph.D" Reduced To Writing Articles Lamenting "Lack Of Research" In Pakiland

Increased ratio of decreasing research in Pakistan
Areeba Tayyab
The writer is M. Phil in English literature and author of The Bloody Muse. ( probably unemployed !)

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 00:18

Interpol "Hound Dogs" To Be Let Loose On Hussein, Hasan And Fraudster Dar

Anti-graft watchdog seeks Interpol's help to nab Dar, Nawaz's sons
June 26, 2018

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to approach the Interpol for the arrest of Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Nawaz and Ishaq Dar .
Former finance minister Ishaq Dar Monday informed the Supreme Court that his consultant had suggested him to stay in the United Kingdom for two months further in order to continue his physiotherapy.

A four-page additional document submitted by Advocate Salman Aslam Butt on behalf of Dar in a case challenging his nomination papers for Senate elections included the medical report written by Consultant Neurosurgeon Richard Gullan.Dar has been in London since October last year after the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the wake of Panama Papers verdict filed a reference against him on account of allegedly possessing wealth beyond known sources and the accountability court declared him an absconder.

"Made to order " Medical report can be "customized to specifications" if the price is right . As long as Dar is in London, the Paki authorities cannot "touch him"

While making conclusive arguments on the fifth day in the Avenfield corruption reference, Harris contended the joint investigation team’s report on Panama Papers and its investigative analysis could not be considered as acceptable evidence. He asserted his client, Sharif, was neither the beneficial owner of London flats nor had he any link with these apartments in any capacity. He termed the JIT report unacceptable.

Usually, the Interpol authorities do not interfere in the internal affairs of a member country . Pakistan has failed to extradite Altaf Bhai of MQM via the Interpol

Peregrine · Post by **Peregrine** » 28 Jun 2018 00:52

Fully Posted on the I W T Thread

The Verdict - Why Kalabagh Dam is not the answer to our water woes

Cheers

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 05:05

Jahil Ham-Eid Feeling The Heat From Twitter Because Of His "Poisonous Pen"

Pinned Tweet
Zaid Hamid
‏Verified account @ZaidZamanHamid
11h11 hours ago

1. This is my backup Twitter account. In case, Twitter succumbs to Indian pressure, please use backup account. Twitter must NOT become a party in Pakistan-India politics. Twitter must not be seen to be operating under India law. No, it cant.
@TwitterSupport

Zaid Hamid
‏Verified account @ZaidZamanHamid
11h11 hours ago

2. Indian Govt is trying to get all those accounts blocked which are a threat for Indian interests. But we are NOT Indian citizens, DO NOT live in India & Twitter does not operate globally under Indian law. How can international accounts be suspended by Twitter under Indian law??

Zaid Hamid
‏Verified account @ZaidZamanHamid
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3. "We are writing to inform you that Twitter has received official correspondence regarding your Twitter account, @ZaidZamanHamid. The correspondence claims that your account is in violation of Indian law"
I received this mail from Twitter.
Does Twitter operate under Indian law?

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 06:08

Newspaper Predicts That Ganja Sharif May Not Return Back To Pakistan

The curse that no Pakistan ruler has ever escaped
June 26, 2018

After Pervez Musharraf losing his citizenship + and the political party he headed, it may now be the turn of deposed Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to do the vanishing act.Sharif has ruled out returning to Pakistan + for now to face corruption charges, while his wife is on a ventilator in London. On June 14, Sharif and his daughter Maryam + left for London after being granted a brief exemption from the ongoing corruption trial against them

"Can I think of going back to Pakistan under such circumstances when Kulsoom is on ventilator? Do you think I should return to Pakistan leaving behind my wife in such a condition?" is what the three-time Pakistani prime minister told reporters outside a hospital in London two days ago. The Sharif family is facing trial at an accountability court in Islamabad on corruption references filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) following the Supreme Court's July 28, 2017 verdict in the Panama Papers scandal, disqualifying Sharif and directing the anti-graft watchdog to launch an inquiry.

So what's the curse that no Pakistan ruler has ever escaped? It’s called 4Cs: Coup, Corruption, Crime and Country-hopping.

Coup deposed President Iskander Mirza (1958), PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (1977) and PM Nawaz Sharif (1999). There were unsuccessful coup attempts against Liaqat Ali Khan (1949), Zia-ul-Haq (1980) and Benazir Bhutto (1995).

orruption got these into trouble at some point: Asil Ali Zardari (1990 and 1996), Nawaz Sharif (1999 and 2018), Yousaf Gilani (2012), Pervez Musharraf (2012).

Country-hopping has been common too. Altaf Hussain has been in exile in the UK since 2002, Asif Ali Zardari lived in Dubai, London and New York when in exile in 2004, Nawaz Sharif was exiled to Saudi Arabia between 2000 and 2007, Benazir Bhutto was in Dubai between 1998 and 2007 and Musharraf has been living in London since 2008.

Crime: Assassination attempts were made on Altaf Hussain (in 1991), Asif Zardari (1999), Sharif (1999), Musharraf (2003). Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007.

yensoy · Post by **yensoy** » 28 Jun 2018 08:45

^^^^ Not returning to Pakistan is not a curse. It is a blessing.

saip · Post by **saip** » 28 Jun 2018 09:07

They did not escape the FATF grey list (when they will be on black list?)
On grey list waiting for the black list

abhijitm · Post by **abhijitm** » 28 Jun 2018 10:29

They have habit to be on grey list. Its the black list that matters them most.

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 28 Jun 2018 11:58

Peregrine wrote:What Ails Terroristani Education System! Read all about it by the One and Only El Dotoray i.e. former chairman of the HEC, and president of the Network of Academies of Science of OIC Countries (NASIC).

Peregrine ji, the former Chairman of HEC talks about very high things.

But, he should answer about simple things first, like the Islamization of education leading to the following order by GoP: The very first chapter of any Pakistani science textbook, by law, must be devoted to Allah, how he created this world and how Muslims then created science etc.

Why do Biology textbooks of Class XI & XII have to carry the Qurani verse on Jihad, the removal of which by the then Education Minister Ms. Zobaida Jalal resulted in attacking her house by fundamentalists after which she hurriedly declared herself as a 'fundamentalist' too and reinstated the verse?

Questions are many & answers are none.

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 28 Jun 2018 12:00

anupmisra wrote:
SSridhar wrote: The cat to watch over the milk.
Or, fox guarding the henhouse.

Or, both !!

SSridhar · Post by **SSridhar** » 28 Jun 2018 13:50

Pakistan escapes the noose, will be only on the grey list of FATF - PTI

Pakistan has been placed on the grey list by the Financial Action Task Force for failing to curb terror financing despite its diplomatic efforts to avert the decision, an official said today.

The decision was taken late last night at the global financial watchdog Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) plenary session in Paris

Read the nonchalance of Pakistan below.

Official sources in the Foreign Office said that being placed officially on the grey list was not a surprise for Pakistan.

"It is political decision and nothing to do with the performance of Pakistan against terrorism," they said.

They said that Pakistan will stay on the list for a year or so and will eventually be out of it as has happened in the past.

Pakistan remained on the FATF grey list from 2012 to 2015.

We must admire Pakistan's ability to escape every time.

Manish_P · Post by **Manish_P** » 28 Jun 2018 14:27

^ Did we really expect anything else ?

Their 4 (or is it 5) fathers will always ensure that their poodle doesn't go under, so long as it doesn't bite them...

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 15:58

Maintaining the status quo, and remaining on the FATF Grey List is sort of a "victory" for Pakiland, IMO. They have avoided the dread Black list, where they would have joined Iran and NOKO . They may be "upgraded" to that list next time .

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 16:12

Another Paki Anal-ist Sounds CPEC Alarm ! Points Out Similarities Between Hambantota And Gwadar.

Lessons of Hambantota
June 28, 2018
Khurram Husain

A LARGE number of people have once again begun asking whether Pakistan is walking in the footsteps of Sri Lanka in its growing engagement with China. The new talk has been sparked by a long article in the New York Times that, for the first time, provides details thus far unknown about how the Hambantota Port project was conceived and executed.

People have long looked upon this project, which saddled Sri Lanka with debts so large that the country was forced to go to the Chinese asking for rescheduling some of the payments. The request was granted in a deal that saw China swap equity in the project for debt, effectively taking over the port and 15,000 acres of surrounding countryside on which to build an industrial zone. In effect, Sri Lanka had to cede control over strategic territory to China in return for debt relief. So, naturally, many are now asking: might the same thing happen in Pakistan in the case of Gwadar?

The Chinese have "suggested" the use of their own currency in the Gawadar area. The Pakis have shot down the idea for now !

One of the most damning details revealed in the article relates to payments made by China Harbour, the company that built Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka, to the close associates of the president Rajapaksa who had approved and launched the project. He was ousted from power after losing an election in January 2015 to one of his own close associates.

There were some earlier reports in the Paki press that the brother of Nawaz, Shahbaaz was money from the Chinese for the Lahore or Multan Metro project . He has obviously denied this !

“Chinese officials and the China Harbour company went to great lengths to keep relations strong with Mr Rajapaksa” the article says. “At least $7.6 million was dispensed from China Harbour’s account at Standard Chartered Bank to affiliates of Mr Rajapaksa’s campaign,” it continues, citing a government document that the reporter has seen.

One by-product of the IMF approach was that much of the financing details of Chinese projects had to be opened up before fund authorities, who need a detailed picture of all inflows and outflows scheduled from any economy that they are bailing out before they can commit any funds.

As far as Pakistan is concerned , if they go begging to IMF again, they may see this condition imposed. Even the Paki MNA members have not seen the detailed CPEC agreement - the concessions that may have been given to the Chinese !

In short, the numbers of the Sri Lanka story are far larger in Pakistan. Exactly how large we do not yet know, but I have a feeling we will soon enough. Add to this the fact that payment-related outflows on CPEC projects have now commenced since most of them have begun commercial operations, and the figures are set to rise further. Recall that the last IMF report saw Pakistan’s external financing requirements rising to $45bn by end of 2018, and you’ll get the idea.

In any event, the financial story of these projects needs closer scrutiny. Now that Pakistan is approaching a moment that Sri Lanka passed in 2015, and Malaysia passed in May, perhaps an opportunity to more publicly evaluate the financials of these projects is opening up before us. There are genuine grounds to be concerned about what exactly we have signed up for in all the CPEC projects, and those concerns deserve to be addressed in a more open manner than what the PML-N government allowed for.

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 16:24

Dubai Airport Applies "Discriminatory Rule" For Paki National Carrier

People Under 18 Years of Age Banned from Traveling to Dubai Alone on PIA Flights

If you are under 18 years of age, you won’t be able to travel to Dubai alone on PIA from now onwards.

People are advised to be aware of this new rule in advance – that no passenger under 18 years of age can travel without an adult for Dubai.It remains to be seen if the order will be extended to other commercial airlines as well, though for now, only PIA has been told to enforce it.

The correlation between the new restrictions and "Pakistaniyat" practiced by the under 18 Aam Abduls and Ayeshas cannot be ruled out

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 17:40

Vikram Sood : Who Wins In Pakjab, Wins In Paki Election

Mantra for polls-Who rules Punjab, rules Pakistan
Vikram Sood
June 27, 2018

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI) General elections in Pakistan will see four broad categories of contestants -- dynasts, electables, deserters and the religious right. Dynastic democracies have been a feature of the subcontinent for decades, except with regard to the number of dynasts that contest, win and hold vital positions. When it comes to elections across the border, the old dictum "that he who rules Punjab is expected to rule Pakistan" almost always assumes significance.

Insofar as Punjab province is concerned, electables, dynasts and mullahs will matter. Central Punjab (Faisalabad, Lahore, Jhang, Sargodha, Gujrat, Gujranwala and others constitute 82 seats and in a bastion of the Sharif family. They will have to win here substantially to have a chance at forming the government. With Nawaz's political fortunes in the doldrums, there have also been reports of friction between the brothers and there have been desertions, some of them have joined the PTI.

These desertions could boost the PTI's performance in the Punjab and increase its tally from the present eight National Assembly seats. The PPP will remain a poor third as it was in 2013, when it won a mere two National Assembly seats.

Despondency in the PPP ranks will not help the party improve its performance. Southern Punjab has a mind of its own. It has never been a stronghold of any one party where a Janoobi Punjab Suba Mahaz has been formed seeking greater rights for southern Punjab.

Hassan Javaid argues in the Herald Dawn that "powerful local 'electables' possessing considerable economic resources, social status and political connections to the state and other politicians, can use their influence to mobilise support based on kinship and other social ties and to cobble together vote blocs underpinned to their ability to provide patronage to their supporters."

Thus, when an electable candidate defects, he takes his voters with him to the rival party. It is the candidate who is useful, not his party apparatus. At the same time, the man making the crossover must be able to select the right party to join. On his own he may not win in the elections should he contest on his own as an independent.There have been a number of 'electables' who have joined the PTI in Punjab but this still does not assure the party victory.

These are "lota" politicians . They look for the "political wind" which way it is blowing and who is likely to win, before "throwing their support" !

For the present the feudal dynasts like those from the Bhutto group will be contend with the new non-feudal dynasts like Maryam Nawaz and her cousin Hamza Shahbaz.There are other dynasties that have ruled their own territories in Punjab like the Elahis, Ghulam Dastgir Khan; Shah Mahmood Qureshi and son control Multan for the PTI.The Khosas, who wielded tremendous influence like the Tiwanas and Daultanas through the vast lands they controlled are now a shadow of their past.Now one sees business barons also emerging.

Many (business barons ) are throwing their support behind the Kaptaan !

The Bhattis control the industrial town of Hafizabad, the Cheemas have Bahawalpur, while the Pagaros, Magsis and Chandios have functioned more like warlords, often using their influence to bend or evade the law. The other battleground will be Karachi, where for decades in the past, the MQM, PML (N) and PPP have been the major players.

However, in 2018, the PTI, having replaced the PPP in Punjab, is likely to be a major contender in Karachi. It is possible that the Pashtun of Karachi who had voted for Awami National Party or others may now vote for Imran Khan.

A factionalised MQM and a weakened PPP will give Imran Khan considerable advantage and it would be interesting how the Barelvi Sunni Tehreek-e-Labbaik fairs in Karachi.The Milli Muslim League (MML) may not be contesting elections as it is linked with Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), but Saeed's 265 candidates, including his son, Hafiz Talha Saeed and son-in-law, Hafiz Khalid Waleed, are contesting the elections under the banner of Allah-u-Akbar Tehrik, a little-known registered party.

The Paki Deep State want the religious parties to be a factor in the election !

his party may not win any seats, but will certainly act as a spoiler against PML (N), and if it succeeds, its purpose would have been served.The stage has now set for Act II - one might call this Operation Noora Kushti - that is to stifle dissent and even disagreement and promote a new protege.This will require curbing of the media, creating divisions within the PML (N) and denigrating politicians and democracy.

Pakistan's Geo TV has had restrictions placed on it in 2014, there were penalties in 2017 and in March 2018, the channel went off the air mysteriously with politicians saying they had not ordered this.Apparently, the military had ordered this. Apparently, Geo TV was keen to discuss the 18th Constitutional Amendment introduced in 2010 that restricted the military's role in politics.The military wants this abolished and Geo TV was opposed to this.Besides, Geo TV was giving wide overage to Nawaz Sharif and the army found this unpalatable.

There were other prominent cases of harassment and intimidation of journalists Taha Siddiqui, a correspondent with France 24 and WIONTV, who had to flee to France after he escaped his kidnappers in January 2018.In June, unidentified assailants abducted Gul Bukhari, an activist and a journalist in Lahore, but she was released later.A few days ago, Marvi Sirmed, a journalist, had her house "burgled" and the "burglars" took away only the computers and cell phones, but nothing else after leaving enough evidence that they had ransacked the entire house.

The message was obvious. Pakistan's oldest newspaper Dawn discovered one day that its circulation had been restricted, while all newspapers and TV channels became very circumspect about covering the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement. Arrests of Pashtun leaders and their rallies have gone unreported in the mainstream media.

On the other hand, there was no restriction about revealing that more than 2700 out of about 21500 candidates were facing multiple criminal charges. There were many illustrious names from all the parties and the charges varied from corruption, rape, money laundering, human trafficking, extortion and murder.

The names that figure prominently are Asif Ali Zardari co-chairman PPP, faces a trial for alleged embezzlement of Rs.180 billion. PTI Chairman Imran Khan faces an NAB probe for illegal use of government helicopter and faces terror charges for attacking a PTV building during his protest movement. Nawaz's brother and Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif faces multiple charges of embezzlement of billions of rupees. Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, MQM Pakistan chief Farooq Sattar, PSP president Mustafa Kamal, former federal ministers Khawaja Asif, Khawaja Saad Rafique, former Chief Ministers, Balochistan, Aslam Raisani and Sanaullah Zehri, are among those who faces various NAB enquiries. The list is endless. As long as you are in the "good books" of the Deep State, these would not matter . Ganja Sharif was "penalized" because of a "small error" on his part. Now he is being demonized left and right !

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 17:50

Reputed Romeo( Imran) Grows More "Sufi- istic" Under The Influence Of The Peerni

Video: Imran's visit to sufi shrine sparks social media debate

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan's recent visit to a sufi shrine has triggered a debate on the social media.

Users have been sharing footage of Khan's visit that he undertook last night along with his wife Bushra Bibi.Imran visits Baba Farid’s shrine along with wife. The former cricket hero is seen paying his respects at the Shrine of Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar.

Is this the same person, who sired a daughter out of wedlock, disowned her and still is declared "Sadiq And Ameen" by the Paki authorities

While some users criticised the PTI chairman for the way he chose to pay his respects at the shrine, others came to his defence saying someone's religious belief is one's personal choice.

Some rights activist have also called on Khan's opponents to refrain from making any comments on Khan's spiritual visit.

IF Reham's gossipy book is published, and , IF , it is available in Pakistan in this Urdu Edition, before the election, then the Kaptaan's goose is cooked, at least IMO !

Peregrine · Post by **Peregrine** » 28 Jun 2018 20:46

Peregrine wrote:What Ails Terroristani Education System! Read all about it by the One and Only El Dotoray i.e. former chairman of the HEC, and president of the Network of Academies of Science of OIC Countries (NASIC).

SSridhar wrote:Peregrine ji, the former Chairman of HEC talks about very high things.

But, he should answer about simple things first, like the Islamization of education leading to the following order by GoP: The very first chapter of any Pakistani science textbook, by law, must be devoted to Allah, how he created this world and how Muslims then created science etc.

Why do Biology textbooks of Class XI & XII have to carry the Qurani verse on Jihad, the removal of which by the then Education Minister Ms. Zobaida Jalal resulted in attacking her house by fundamentalists after which she hurriedly declared herself as a 'fundamentalist' too and reinstated the verse?

Questions are many & answers are none.

SSridhar Ji :

1. Old English Saying : Why doth thou taketh the One and Only El Dotoray i.e. former chairman of the HEC, and president of the Network of Academies of Science of OIC Countries (NASIC) Seriously?

2. Reminds me of the Old French saying : Plus ça change, Plus c'est la même chose

3. VIVE L'ISLAMISATION DE L'ÉDUCATION TERRORISTANIENNE!

Cheers

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 21:52

Big And Mysterious "Tax Cheater" Surrenders Himself Under Paki Amnesty Scheme

‘Mystery’ billionaire files single largest Amnesty declaration in Pakistan

ARACHI – Habibullah Khan has recently declared liquid assets of $1.25 billion outside of Pakistan in the single largest Amnesty declaration in the South Asian country

He is the Founder and Chairman of Mega Conglomerate – Mega & Forbes Group of Companies (Mega Group – MFG), a diversified conglomerate with business holdings including the country’s largest container terminal, the largest shipping and logistics businesses in the country, third largest dairy producer, top tier cement manufacturing company, vertically integrated shipping company and most progressive real-estate developer responsible for the only L.E.E.D. certified commercial building in Pakistan.Khan’s declaration comes on the heels of a tax amnesty scheme announced through an Ordinance on April 10, 2018. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Tariq Mahmood Pasha suggests businessmen who have kept their assets abroad or invested in real estate should legalise them through the amnesty scheme.

Pakistan "desperately" needs the money . Remains to be seen whether Habibullah Khan fulfills his promise and brings in the funds !

The last date of availing the scheme is June 30, 2018.

Just last Friday, the FBR spokesman hoped that Pakistan attracts up to $4 billion through the amnesty scheme. But if the scheme is derailed, it could further complicate the government’s external sector problems.Khan, the Karachi-based businessman, was recently dubbed as “the Howard Hughes of Pakistan” by Profit Today.

Khan started off in software and then moved into first textile and then shipping in 1985. In 2000, his company had bought Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT).He’s actively working to acquire a financial institution besides being a huge player in the energy sector, having recently acquired a significant stake in Hub Power (Hubco) from Dawood Hercules and become its chairman.

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 28 Jun 2018 21:59

More Water Woes For Karachi !

Karachi runs dry as major water pipeline bursts

THATTA – Citizens of Karachi are facing acute shortage of water as water supply to many areas was suspended on Thursday after a major pipeline burst at the Dhabeji Pumping Station.The executive engineer at the Karachi Water & Sewerage Board said the repairing of 72-inch diameter pipeline is underway, adding that the incident happened due to back pressure following power break down.An acute shortage of water also marred the metropolis following a drastic drop in water levels at the Hub dam, one of the main sources of water for Karachi.Another major source is Keenjhar lake (Indus River), from where water is pumped through three main bulk pumping stations located at Dhabeji, Gharo, and Hub.

Water Mafia controls the water supply of Karachi in connivance with local politicos and corrupt bureaucrats !

Vips · Post by **Vips** » 28 Jun 2018 22:35

Falijee wrote:Maintaining the status quo, and remaining on the FATF Grey List is sort of a "victory" for Pakiland, IMO. They have avoided the dread Black list, where they would have joined Iran and NOKO . They may be "upgraded" to that list next time .

Pakis being pakis sought to pass time and committed to a host of measures which they undertook to implement in the next one year. These would be impossible for them to implement and hence next time they will be staring at the black list.There is no escaping the commitment they have already made.

Peregrine · Post by **Peregrine** » 29 Jun 2018 00:59

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SBP's foreign currency reserves now stand at meagre $9.66b

KARACHI: Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased 5.86% on a weekly basis, falling below the $10-billion mark, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday.

Last week, foreign exchange reserves increased due to official inflows. However, this week reserves were back to the declining trend, sparking concern over Pakistan’s ability to meet future payment obligations and manage a bulging current account deficit.

On June 22, foreign currency reserves held by the central bank were recorded at $9,662.5 million, down $601.8 million or 5.86% compared with $10,264.3 million in the previous week.

The decrease has been attributed to external debt servicing and other official payments.

Overall, liquid foreign reserves held by the country, including net reserves held by banks other than the SBP, stood at $16,243.9 million. Net reserves held by banks amounted to $6,581.4 million.

In April, the SBP’s reserves increased $593 million due to official inflows. Pakistan also raised $2.5 billion in November 2017 by floating dollar-denominated bonds in the international market in a bid to shore up official reserves.

A few months ago, the foreign currency reserves surged due to official inflows including $622 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and $106 million from the World Bank. The SBP also received $350 million under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF).

In January, the SBP made a $500-million loan repayment to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), China.

Figures from the State Bank of Terroristan

Domestic Markets & Monetary Management Department - WEEK-END LEVELS1/

LIQUID FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES (BILLION US$) : 22 - 06 - 2018

FUDGED RESERVES – SBP : 09.6625 – COMM BANKS : 06.5814 - TOTAL 16.2439

ACTUAL RESERVES - SBP : 03.8625 - COMM BANKS : 06.5814 - TOTAL 10.4439

Cheers

SBajwa · Post by **SBajwa** » 29 Jun 2018 01:06

Surgical strikes leaked video

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 29 Jun 2018 01:09

This Map Shows That Pakistanis Are Way More Pro-Active In The "Baby Making" Department Than India

Karan M · Post by **Karan M** » 29 Jun 2018 01:11

A joke right? Because i cant see any video..

SBajwa wrote:Surgical strikes leaked video

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 29 Jun 2018 01:16

This Research Paper States The Concept Of Caretaker Government Exists In Other Countries Too

Falijee · Post by **Falijee** » 29 Jun 2018 01:32

Opinion Poll : Pakistan Does Not Figure As A "Friend Of Russia" . India Does !

India among top five friends, Beijing Moscow's top ally: Russia poll

NEW DELHI: Despite a significant cooling between traditional strategic partners Russia and India + , India can still count itself as one of the top five "friends" of Russia. And for all the talk about Russia moving towards Pakistan, an annual opinion poll by one of Moscow's most respected think tanks shows Pakistan does not yet cross Russian consciousness.

"Open invitation" to Putin to visit Isloo, still pending for at least 10 years now

The Levada Centre, the only non-governmental pollster in Russia, and labelled a "foreign agent" by the Kremlin in 2016 is distinguished by the comprehensive Russian opinion polls they publish. In their latest 2017 poll, which came out in 2018, Russians identified Belarus as their country's top ally, followed by China, Kazakhstan, Syria and India.

The declining ties between India and Russia received a fresh lease of life after an informal summit between Modi and Putin + several weeks ago, where the two leaders spent a lot of quality time together to reaffirm strategic convergences.

Pakistan has offered an open invitation to Russia to become its so -called strategic marriage partner pending "separation" from Non Nato strategic partner USA ! Russia to date has not taken up the bait , knowing Pakistan's history of "sleeping" with anyone and everyone

souravB · Post by **souravB** » 29 Jun 2018 01:32

Falijee wrote:This Map Shows That Pakistanis Are Way More Pro-Active In The "Baby Making" Department Than India

This data is really really very astounding for me. I never thought Bengal and Bangladesh's population growth would be so less. given the fact that both has a substantial Muslim population (No offence but statistically Muslims do have higher rate of growth).
I am more amazed at Bengal's data, it is the lowest in India bar Sikkim. anybody has any idea why?