Dr. Simrit Kahlon Pakistan’s economy has been hurtling southwards for more than a decade now. Its present growth rate, hovering around 2-3 percent, makes it one of the lowest growing economies in South Asia trailed only by Sri Lanka and Maldives. Imran Khan won the general election on the promise of resurrecting the economy, instead, his short tenure has witnessed about 20 … [Read more...] about Fiscal mismanagement will lead to disastrous consequences in Pakistan
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Xi Jinping and the future of CCP
Brig (Veteran) Anil Gupta In an unprecedented move effective from the New Year’s Day, China has removed the military from the government control and expanded the powers of its Central Military Commission (CMC), headed by Xi Jinping, to mobilise military and civilian resources in defence of the national interest, both at home and abroad. The new Defence Law has removed policy … [Read more...] about Xi Jinping and the future of CCP
India must remain prepared to counter Chinese malevolence
Jasbir Sarai As the eventful year -2020 comes to an end, one is reminded about a huge public outcry that was triggered by the so-called Chinese intrusions in Eastern Ladakh mid-year. Suddenly a bevy of self appointed "strategic experts" surfaced to give an impression that China was rapidly engulfing Ladakh. The matter exited media and public interest as suddenly as it came … [Read more...] about India must remain prepared to counter Chinese malevolence
FATF can maintain its credibility only by blacklisting Pakistan
Jaibans Singh Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has, in the last few days, become quite vocal in airing his deep concerns about the possible blacklisting of the country by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in its plenary meeting scheduled for 21-23 October, 2020. "If Pakistan is put on FATF's blacklist, then like Iran, deals will end. No international financial … [Read more...] about FATF can maintain its credibility only by blacklisting Pakistan
Imran Khan: Riding China to suck India into two front war
Hareep Bedi Pakistan has maintained a diplomatic silence with respect to the tension between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). However, behind the curtain, it is quite pleased with the course of events and is egging China along while maintaining a poker face. The mask, however, comes down on the numerous occasions when Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran … [Read more...] about Imran Khan: Riding China to suck India into two front war