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PTI Chief Imran Khan Inaugurated Pakistan's 22nd Prime Minister

Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan became Pakistan's 22nd prime minister after his 22-year-long quest for the highest executive office in the land. What is the historic significance of this event for Pakistan's democracy? Has it finally ended the three-decade-long dynastic duopoly of the Pakistan Muslim League and the Pakistan People's Party which are controlled by Sharifs and Bhuttos? Will the…See More

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Riaz Haq commented on Riaz Haq's blog post "Naya Pakistan": Key Challenges for PTI Chief Imran Khan

"US Sec of State Mike Pompeo to visit #Pakistan on Sept 5 for meeting with newly elected prime minister #ImranKhan before proceeding to #Delhi, #India http://toi.in/F2FD1a/a24gk via @TOIWorld"

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Riaz Haq commented on Riaz Haq's blog post "Naya Pakistan": Key Challenges for PTI Chief Imran Khan

"Prime Minister Imran Khan made his inaugural address to the nation on Sunday and promised sweeping reforms. Here are key takeaways from his address.https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/357402-pm-imran-khans-speechPakistan's current economic…"

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Riaz Haq commented on Riaz Haq's blog post Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1924-2018): Kinder, Gentler Face of Hindu Nationalism

"India's Wrong StepThe death of a former prime minister highlights the moment when the country lost its race with China.https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-08-18/atal-bihari-vajpayee-lost-india-s-race-with-chinaIndia’s political…"

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Riaz Haq commented on Riaz Haq's blog post Pakistan's Dietary Habits and Sugar Crisis

"Despite a generous export subsidy aimed at moving 2017/18 sugar off the domestic market, stocks continue to rise as only 1 million metric tons of sugar that are expected to be exported, well below the 2 million metric tons that were eligible for a…"

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Riaz Haq commented on Riaz Haq's blog post Pakistan's Dietary Habits and Sugar Crisis

"USDA Pakistan Annual Sugar Report states that total per capita refined sugar consumption is estimated at 25 kilograms and it is based on improved supply and strong demand. Falling behind Pakistan are other countries of the region like India with 14…"

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Riaz Haq commented on Riaz Haq's blog post Pakistan's Dietary Habits and Sugar Crisis

"As a food item, milk (both milk and liquid milk equivalents) is second only to cereals in the level of per capita consumption in Pakistan ,32 which nationally is 190 litres.33 Province-wise, per capita consumption stands at 246 kg in Sindh, 132 kg…"

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Riaz Haq commented on Riaz Haq's blog post Pakistan's Dietary Habits and Sugar Crisis

"India ranks 43rd in the global ranking in average per capita tea consumption with 0.73 kg compared with 7.54 kgs in Turkey, 4.34 kgs in Morocco, 2.74 kgs in United Kingdom and 1.01 kgs in…"

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