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What is the way forward for Pakistan when 56% of budget goes to debt servicing?
So, what has forced Pakistan to come up with a bleak budget for the new year? Is it the dismal growth at just over three percent of GDP, the fulfilment of IMF bailout conditions or sloganeering...June 12, 2019 807 0 -
U.S. says prepared to hold talks with Iran without preconditions
The United States is calming down fears of another conflict in the broader Middle East with the top American diplomat’s latest statement that holds out the possibility of Washington holding talks with Iran without any preconditions....June 2, 2019 767 0 -
Trump ends multi-billion dollar trade concessions program for India
President Donald Trump has decided to end a trade concession program for India, under which New Delhi exported nearly $5 billion of goods to the United States. The Administration’s decision to terminate the Generalized System of...June 1, 2019 826 0 -
Are we making Artificial Intelligence work for all?
Apparently, Artificial Intelligence is benefiting all with ease in some of the key fields like small business, communication, medical and transportation. Coupled with machine learning is the ubiquitous use of the Internet of Things. They are...May 30, 2019 762 0 -
A photographer’s passion evolves into connection with refugees
As a photographer David Salik had long known the intrinsic value of outreach that works of art symbolize. With that realization in mind, David has been using his passion for photography to build a connection with...May 29, 2019 1996 0 -
India stops importing Iranian oil; Iran warms up to Pakistan
Faced with pressure over compliance of U.S. sanctions against Tehran, India has stopped buying Iranian oil – a move that may have diminishing strategic returns for New Delhi. The United States had given a six-month waiver...May 26, 2019 868 0 -
Muhammad Ali’s artifacts on display as exhibition center opens at Elvis Presley’s Graceland
Exactly 54 years ago on this day Muhammad Ali knocked out Sonny Liston in the first minute of their title-rematch. The May 25, 1965 fabled victory put Ali on top of the world as he began...May 26, 2019 1077 0 -
Modi’s reelection heightens concerns over future of Indian Muslims
Jama Masjid Delhi, Image Credit: Shashwat_Nagpal/Wikimedia India has for centuries been one of the most diverse countries but Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reelection for another five-year term has raised questions about the future of the...May 24, 2019 826 0 -
PAKPAC’s Iftar spurs bipartisan calls for sustained US-Pakistan cooperation
The U.S.-Pakistan relationship, often characterized as a roller coaster ride for its alternate phases of close engagement and estrangement, once again appears to be at a crossroads. President Donald Trump is seeking to wrap up the...May 23, 2019 1301 0 -
New study sheds light on social media users’ dilemma
By now, it’s become crystal clear – the Internet like much of the world is in a state of flux. But there is one thing that sounds perennial about the digital debate – our search for...May 20, 2019 1049 1
