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Pakistan’s new cabinet: The ‘Raymond’ files

"The resizing of the cabinet from 52 member cabinet to a modest size of 22 members was done to appease the opposition; mainly the PML-N on their 10 point agenda. This was a much needed step for a country like Pakistan, which had to rely majorly on the IMF loans to run its...

created by raven_gale | 1 year ago
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The Raymond Davis Case: Justice through diplomacy

The mysterious case of Raymond Davis who murdered two Pakistani’s in broad daylight near Mazang Chowk has initiated the debate Blackwater operatives on Pakistani soil. Somehow, it seems that the more you get to know about it, the more perplexing the scenario gets. The...

opinion by raven_gale | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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WikiLeaks reveals Indian involvement in Balochistan, Waziristan

"A cable from US Embassy in Islamabad leaked by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks disclosed that there were enough evidences of Indian involvement in Waziristan and other tribal areas of Pakistan as well as Balochistan."

created by raven_gale | 1 year ago
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Double suicide bomb attack in Mohmand

"Blasts in government compound kill 28 in Pakistan A suicide bomb attack in north-west Pakistan has left at least 28 people dead, local officials have said. The attack took place at a government compound in the Mohmand Agency as officials met anti-Taliban allies."

created by raven_gale | 1 year ago
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OBAMA’S INDIA YATRA

"As President Obama prepares for his India ‘yatra’ it would be instructive to see how an open source case can be built up for US complicity in the war on terror by using Islamic militants in pursuit of its own interests.Read Complete Article Here:...

created by raven_gale | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Kashmir Rises Again

"Not that it ever subsided but the violence in Kashmir is back and the atrocities by Indian security forces equipped with special powers under a Draconian law have started again. The underlying reason is the brutal rape, murder and subsequent cover-up by Indian soldiers in...

created by raven_gale | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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The McChrystal Departure

"50 years after General MacArthur was retired the US Commander in Afghanistan General David Mckiernan was relieved of his command, and now, in the third such instance in the midst of war, General McChrystal has been removed and the command in Afghanistan has been given to the...

created by raven_gale | 1 year ago
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US-Pakistan: Too Many Coincidences

Saudi Arabia, (most 9/11 hijackers), Jordan (Maj. Nidal, Jordanian), Niger (Abdulmutallab), or Afghanistan (Zazi’s origin) were not threatened. Why Pakistan, America?

created by raven_gale | 2 years ago
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Zardari ‘caused’ Bhutto’s deaths?

"Zardari’s greed and corruption made Benazir Bhutto vulnerable, desperate, compromised and open to abuse. Her father Z A Bhutto and grandfather Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto were prime ministers, highly educated and were not involved in any reported financial corruption....

created by raven_gale | 2 years ago
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The death of the American Century

"It's hard to say just when the dream was born. With Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet circling the globe? With Woodrow Wilson's war to make the world safe for democracy?"

created by raven_gale | 2 years ago
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America’s Indian Honeymoon; Where America is a Loser

"Pakistan’s main interest in forging ties with US in 1950s was owing to its security concerns against India five times bigger in size and resources which to this date has not reconciled to Pakistan’s existence. Pakistan remained the most allied ally of USA since 1954...

created by raven_gale | 2 years ago
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The UN Investigation Report

" By Fatima Rizvi The UN investigation into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto has done what it was mandated to do---report on the circumstances and facts of the attack that took her life. That there are no surprises is not a surprise. The report still serves a valuable...

opinion by raven_gale | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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The Headley Conundrum

"David Headley is a Pakistan origin American—American mother and Pakistani father. His US passport and American credentials gave him instant and suspicion free access to India and his Pakistan origin credentials made him welcome in Pakistan. The US was quick to identify him...

created by raven_gale | 2 years ago
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IMAGINING STORMS

"By Ghalib Sultan A respected and usually rational Indian journalist Mr Prawin Swami has written an article in ‘The Hindu’ of March 6, 10 about the appointment of a new Army Chief in Pakistan—an event that is at least seven months away."

created by raven_gale | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Public Intelligence Network (PIN) is what we need!

"Pakistan has witnessed way too many terrorist attacks in the last few years. While such cowardly acts bring great sorrow, it also makes the nation stronger and more resilient. Today, almost all Pakistanis have been affected by this wave of terrorism in one way or another and...

created by raven_gale | 2 years ago
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