Eventually at some point there will be some alliance. When that happens, will depend on what threat faces the Muslim world at the time. However, there is no questioning that the Muslim countries are more powerful than they were two decades ago. If Pakistan were to successfully test and induct...
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Pakistan wants to create a self-reliant, self-sustained defense industry
By: Usman Ansari
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani government is promoting aims to increase public-private cooperation and develop a self-reliant, self-sustained defense...
I do believe the establishment brought him, but not through rigging. His popularity and voter power was already there, even in the 2013 elections. If you take a look at photographic & video evidence of rigging and Kayani's taunt to Imran Khan right after the elections, it will become clear...
Your post in bold answers your question and is essentially what Imran Khan has been saying. The only way indirect taxes come down, is if people who wrongfully consider themselves to be "ghareeb awam" pay direct taxes. As long as shop-owners, traders, doctors, lawyers, businessmen, companies...
Let's put it this way, if Naya Pakistan becomes a reality, would you be less likely to leave? Would any relative of yours abroad, be willing to come back?
I know someone willing to do business, but will wait a bit more for law & order situation to improve. I know expats will definitely feel...
That's why Hafeez Sheikh directly mentioned that person making 50,000 PKR a month or less is definitely poor, no income taxes for them. whereas people making much more than that have no right to be complaining about taxes or classifying themselves as "ghareeb".
West can cope with inflation...
The "Babus" are trying to sabotage IK government, through various places like FBR, police, judiciary, etc. It's a slow process. just remember, politicians have used the last 30 years to corrupt the institutions. Medicine will be bitter and painful.
If you are investing, my advice would be...
Hafeez Sheikh is an "establishment" guy, Asad Umar was PTI and you saw how, despite being Imran's longtime friends, he was removed. Regardless of whoever comes, the policies will be the same. Pakistan has taken too much debt, no one is willing to loan anymore unless you promise to increase tax...
Things are heading in the right direction, but the severe debt crisis has or will delay things by a few more years. The only way out of this is a massive influx of FDI - let's say the plans of GCC countries come online sooner. The other thing is for local industries to boost productivity and...
I think it's hard to deny that Imran Khan is at least doing something right, when we see all the corrupt parties are sitting on the same table and threatening to end the government. If you think about it, Imran Khan is actually cleaning up 70 years of the mess that many rulers have left Pakistan...
This is a question directed towards Pakistani expats, "If PTI succeeds in establishing Naya Pakistan, would you go back to Pakistan?"
What would it take to make you go back? Please share!
I would like to see obviously:
Improvement in Economy
Pakistan becomes Export-Oriented Economy
IT...
The new debt is increasing because you have to pay back the old debt which has matured now. The debt will continue to increase until it peaks in a few years. Hopefully by then, everyone pays their taxes and the economy grows organically.
The youth form the majority of Pakistan. Anyone age 30 or below, pretty much supports Imran Khan, and that forms the bulk of the population. It's not difficult to figure out who the youth support, almost every youth one can pull on the corner of a street will whole hardheartedly support Imran...
Seeing Imran Khan negotiating with Trump as an equal, has made me pretty happy.
Today I realized that Imran Khan is actually cleaning up 70 years of the mess that many rulers have left Pakistan in. He is doing it one step at a time:
from urging people to pay tax,
resisting blackmailing from...
The US is Pakistan's largest export destination. On the other hand, China is one of the largest import partners. Pakistan has benefited from its trade with US, while Pakistan has suffered in its trade with China. China gives loans with high interest rates that Pakistan has to pay back, despite...
Just take a look at Kamala Harris, one of the Presidential candidates. She is the one pushing for expansion of H-1B visa program for Indians, as if there weren't enough of them here already! Democrats are heavily pro-Indian.
I'm trying to watch Imran Khan speak with Trump, news channels keep replaying same old material and providing their commentary. Does anyone have a live video of the meeting inside the White House?