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When I was in college in the US, Hussain Haqqani was a research fellow based in Washington, post his "departure" from Pakistan. He undertook a speaking tour of a few US universities and talked about Pakistan viz international relations and internal politics. He went to great lengths to convince...

So I guess the news about Putin and Berlusconi being close was not way off. And I say this only half in jest.

The reactions shown here are utterly horrendous and hypocritical. Here we have pages of abuse heaped on Pakistan, Pakistanis and Pakistani media and none of my Indian friends have the good sense to consider what happens when the Indian media falsely accuses Pakistan. Is there ever an "owning...

Let me ask you one key question. Are you familiar with Turkey's financial position and have you confirmed with their government that they will not be able to provide terms which would make the deal possible? Because if you haven't, it seems you're just throwing out an ill-thought out doubt...

Most of us have hundreds of pretty obvious deficiencies which we know about. If we care about God, the Prophet and his family then perhaps we should try to follow the example they have set for us and work on addressing these deficiencies. That should be the priority. Some historians make the...

Can you point to a reference regarding their intent to use Blackwater to protect this pipeline or are you just spewing bull$hit?

Excellent decision!

Fabulous. Anyone who needs gas east of us, has to sit down and work it out with us. By the way, progress on the IP pipeline is also going well. Iran has actually accelerated construction. Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan

Don't really give a damn what pressure Israel is feeling. I just think the resolution being proposed is ridiculous. As I said earlier, it's Turkey's decision and I will go so far as to say that I will understand/support whatever decision they make.

$900K for killing 9 people? No "apology" just regret? AND a promise to not hold the Israeli Navy legally liable? This is obviously Turkey's call and they know their own interests best, but it doesn't sound like Israel has truly reflected on this tragedy and grasped the enormity of its actions.

Enjoyed this quote: "Pakistan is unlikely to generate any power from Thar coal before 2016. Feasibility should be completed …by the end of 2010. Then one year for financial close and then four years of execution, which means the end of 2015." The fact is that first 100MW of electricity...

Please see: BUNJI HYDROPOWER PROJECT Drilling has started. I know we are in a very, very early phase, but physical work on the ground does appear to be happening. "Drilling in dam and powerhouse areas at new structure location is in progress. Upto date 10327.20 m drilling has been...

Some other records... The world's largest city (Karachi) City Mayors: Largest cities in the world and their mayors - 1 to 150 The world's largest fort (Rani Kot) Rani Kot The World’s Biggest Fort | Pakistan Heritage | Conservation | Music | Travel | Culture | Architecture| History...

Don't know if this is in the Guiness Book, but we are also the only airforce in the world with fighter manufacturing facilities. Usually, it's third-party companies that supply aircraft to airforces. We have the world's largest biometric database We also have the world's largest canal based...

I support privatization, but it needs to be done very carefully. We've had some missteps in the past with the troubles around KESC etc. The bidder must not just indicate a price, but a rehabilitation plan that should be given weight in the eventual decision. Independent evaluators who have...

Why? Are the worried about him coming to power in Pakistan? If that's the case, they've strengthened his popularity many fold. If the Indian government is worried about President Musharraf coming back to power in Pakistan by gaining the "popularity" you allude to, most Pakistanis would look at...

When you ask someone to not bother about something, you have to name the irrelevant object/thing in question. Do you know of a way to convey the same information without naming that which is to be avoided? Really. If you don't have any value to add, how about not posting? Why make needless...

Apparently it was, from media reports at least. Unfortunately no one will buy this as the real reason because he has been to India both as President and as a private citizen after Kargil. Most people will believe that the GoI feared that Musharraf/Pakistan would get more out of this visit than...

Can't disagree with his reasons. He can say whatever he wants to say about whatever subjects he was planning to discuss in India. In today's connected world with web videos, video conferences and social networks the location of your address is kind of immaterial anyway.

You know the gazillion dollar infrastructure deals are always the hot item from a press standpoint, but I am convinced that our agriculture and dairy sectors can fuel 10+% GDP growth all on their own if handled properly. I still have mud on my shoes from my morning visit to the farm and with...