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US Knowledge Corridor could be a boon for Pakistan Talent & Economy
February 2016 saw four Pakistanis distinguish themselves with extraordinary achievements in the fields of science, technology and arts. Professor Nergis Mavalvala, a prominent Pakistani-American MIT scientist and Imran Khan, a PhD candidate working at Italy’s Gran...March 15, 2016 1106 0 -
Alexandria, Va.. rated the best downtown in America
Featured Image above : The Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia Photo by Ben Schumin on March 8, 2003. (Used via creativecommons.org/licenses,by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons) What is it that makes Alexandria, Va.. an irresistible tourist attraction?...March 11, 2016 3670 0 -
The Future of Syria -Peace Talks come with Reminders of Responsibility
As the United Nations announced this week that warring parties would convene for Syria peace talks on Monday, Save the Children organization has reminded the world of its obligation to save the future of Syrian boys and...March 11, 2016 923 0 -
ISIS storm in Libya threatens to extend arc of instability
Torn along tribal lines and beset with political chaos, Libya is in the eye of ISIS storm that may further extend the arc of instability rattling the Middle East and North Africa since 2011 Arab Spring...March 8, 2016 2740 0 -
GOP leaders, experts mount attacks on Trump; Frontrunner rejects critcism
A group of conservative foreign policy experts, former GOP presidential candidates John McCain and Mitt Romney mounted attacks on unexpected frontrunner Donald Trump, whose campaign train appears to be unstoppable after Super Tuesday victories over Ted...March 4, 2016 771 0 -
Kerry pledges US support for Pakistan’s fight against terror
The United States hosted a high-stakes strategic dialogue with Pakistan on Monday, with its top diplomat John Kerry vowing support for the key South Asian country’s fight against terror. “Our nations are committed to combating...February 29, 2016 890 0 -
Interfaith convention backs US taking in more Syrian refugees
An interfaith convention of Imams and Rabbis has expressed support for United States resettling more refugees from Syria, as five-year-old conflict in the Arab country continues to push vulnerable families into neighboring states already struggling to...February 26, 2016 1051 0 -
US, Russia announce plan for ceasefire in Syria from Saturday
The United States and Russia, co-chairs of the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), on Monday announced a plan to effect cessation of hostilities in the conflict-ravaged Arab country at 00:00 Damascus time on February 27. A...February 23, 2016 899 0 -
After close victory, Hillary Clinton acknowledges challenges ahead
The Nevada caucuses gave Hillary Clinton a close but vital victory in the presidential nomination campaign over Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, as the top Democratic candidate acknowledged challenges she has to overcome in terms of winning...February 21, 2016 710 0 -
UN warns of war crimes in Syria ; US condemns latest Russian bombing on Aleppo
The United Nations has warned of “shocking” violence and abuses in and around the city of Aleppo, as Russian and Syrian attacks against innocent civilian raised questions about the internationally endorsed Munich accord on “cessation of hostilities”...February 15, 2016 904 0
