Iftikhar Ali
Iftikhar Ali is a veteran Pakistani journalist, former president of UN Correspondents Association, and a recipient of the Pride of Performance civil award-
2016 Election
Trump considering former army general to be his VP pick
Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, is reportedly considering a retired army general to pick as his running mate for this fall’s election. Former Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who retired as the head of the... -
Security
Five Police officers killed, seven wounded in Dallas ambush
Five police officers were killed and seven others wounded in Dallas, Texas, by a sniper in one of the worst shooting of law enforcement officials near the end of a protest against killing of two black... -
2016 Election
FBI recommends no charges in Hillary Clinton’s email case
The F.B.I. is recommending no charges against Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, for her use of a personal email account as America’s top diplomat. “No reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case,” agency chief James... -
Opinion
Bangladesh Carnage: ISIS or Homegrown?
The brutal killing of more than 20 hostages in Dhaka during an 11-hour siege of a posh restaurant has amplified challenges Bangladesh faces from domestic and international militancy that has rocked several countries. Dhaka’s terror troubles... -
Security
WH report : 64 to 116 civilians killed in US drone strikes since 2009
President Barack Obama has signed an executive order intended to better prevent non-combatants from being killed in drone strikes after releasing figures Friday that between 64 and 116 civilians have been killed by drone and other... -
2016 Election
Trump ahead of Clinton in latest poll
Representing a sudden upswing for presumptive US Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, a latest poll shows he has pulled ahead of Hillary Clinton, his possible Democratic rival, in the race for the White House. The Rasmussen survey,... -
Afghanistan
UN appreciates Pakistan’s extension of stay for Afghan refugees
The United Nations Thursday expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s extension of stay for registered Afghan refugees on its soil until December 31, 2016, and said their repatriation to Afghanistan should be governed by international laws. “We are... -
Europe
UN asks Europe to find humane solution to refugees crisis
Confronting fascism, United Nations has asked European countries to work towards a compassionate and humane solution to the problem of refugees and migrants. “In these times of growing division and xenophobia, I encourage the people of this great... -
Congress
John Lewis blends icon power with social media to push gun control debate
Civil rights icon has brought his star power to gun control debate, leading a rare sit-in on the floor of the House in the wake of worst shooting in the US history that claimed 49 lives... -
2016 Election
Clinton ahead in new poll; Voters want Trump to cut business ties
Democrat Hillary Clinton overtakes Republican Donald Trump by a 47% to 42% margin in the race for the presidency, according to a new poll that finds both candidates lacking in excitement among majority of voters. The...