The decision comes amidst a rise in militant attacks in the run-up to the election & a day after jailed former PM Imran Khan urged supporters to wait for results outside polling booths.
The suspension comes as security forces continue their massive search operation to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left 5 soldiers dead.
The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
One one hand Pakistan looks like it will need a new IMF bailout after March. On the other, it acquires a SAAB 2000-based Erieye AWACS as well as a full squadron of JC-10C fighter aircraft from China. It is quite clear what priorities the Pakistan establishment has for the country and the well being of ordinary Pakistanis doesn’t seem to figure on the list.
One one hand Pakistan looks like it will need a new IMF bailout after March. On the other, it acquires a SAAB 2000-based Erieye AWACS as well as a full squadron of JC-10C fighter aircraft from China. It is quite clear what priorities the Pakistan establishment has for the country and the well being of ordinary Pakistanis doesn’t seem to figure on the list.