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Pakistan-Iran standoff

Col (r) Ikram Ullah Khan The unfortunate air strike by Iran inside Pakistani territory on January 16, 2024 in an attempt to target the anti-Iran militant outfit Jaish al Adl (forces of justice) allegedly hiding in the mountainous terrain of Balochistan, has come as a bolt from the blue. The attack was absolutely unexpected and […]

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Goodbye Telenor

Col (r) Ikram Ullah Khan  Telenor Pakistan, launched 18 years ago when it entered Pakistani market in 2005 and managed to amass around 45 million customers, has finally decided to leave Pakistan after selling its 100pc stakes to Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL). The decision seems to carry rhyme and reason. Reports suggest that after experiencing

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SIFC – an economic revival plan 

Col (r) Ikram Ullah Khan  Amidst the continuing depressive and dismal economic environment that has been prevailing around during the past few decades barring General Pervez Musharraf\’s tenure (2000 to 2008), the need for a representative forum like SIFC had long been felt that could facilitate foreign investment to revive the country\’s moribund economy. For

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