In the pre- JCPOA period, there was a carve out for our involvement in Chabahar, on account of its contribution to facilitating trade and development effort in Afghanistan, also a declared US objective.
That Iran has stuck to the long-promised collaboration with India is testimony to its desire to steer clear of power games played by both China and the US.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
Any relief from sanctions is welcome, perhaps one should not look a gift horse in the mouth. However, it all seems very transactional. First, the legitimacy of the Iran sanctions is itself dubious. Then, depending on its own self interest, the US decides, whether to grant an exemption. We don’t want oil prices to rise too much, or Chabahar port gives Afghanistan access, so we make an exception. It may be better for the rest of the world to act in concert, in order that the village headman does not decide what game goes into each family’s pot on Sunday.
Any relief from sanctions is welcome, perhaps one should not look a gift horse in the mouth. However, it all seems very transactional. First, the legitimacy of the Iran sanctions is itself dubious. Then, depending on its own self interest, the US decides, whether to grant an exemption. We don’t want oil prices to rise too much, or Chabahar port gives Afghanistan access, so we make an exception. It may be better for the rest of the world to act in concert, in order that the village headman does not decide what game goes into each family’s pot on Sunday.