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Clouds stream back over D.C. after a sun-baked July week
The nation’s capital sizzled as the July sun scorched, making the 90 plus temperatures feel like 110 Fahrenheit. On July 23, photographer and Views and News contributor David Salik captured this image of the Capitol Hill....July 26, 2019 731 0 -
Pakistan hires lobbying firm Holland & Knight to advance interests in the United States
Holland & Knight will advance Pakistan’s interests after the country signed a contract with the lobbying company, the Pakistani embassy in Washington D.C. said Friday. The Pakistani Embassy and Holland & Knight signed a contract for...July 20, 2019 2741 1 -
Jewish Muslim alliance takes exception to Trump’s tirade against Congresswomen
As President Trump continues to defend his remarks against four progressive Democratic Congresswomen, JAMAAT, an interfaith organization bringing together Jewish and Muslim leaders, has termed the statements unacceptable. “If people want to leave our country, they...July 18, 2019 1139 0 -
Pakistan seeks greater U.S. cooperation on educational advancement
Islamabad’s top diplomat in Washington has described U.S-Pakistan cooperation on educational advancement as a pillar of the bilateral relationship. “There is a need to explore more educational opportunities and to intensify our efforts to have cooperation...July 13, 2019 914 0 -
Most Americans, veterans say Afghanistan, Iraq wars were not worth fighting- Pew Survey
Close to two decades after the United States began costly wars in the broader Middle East, a new survey finds that most Americans feel Afghanistan and Iraq war were not worth fighting. A new Pew Research...July 13, 2019 714 1 -
Summer bloom in Maryland
Photographer and Views and News contributor to Picture of the Day David Salik captured a series of flowers as Washington metro area with Maryland and Virginia witness a blooming season. Here are some of the pictures:...July 10, 2019 695 0 -
US-China trade standoff could cost world economy $455 billion
By Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director As , the G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors gather this week in Fukuoka, they can take inspiration from their host city. Known as Japan’s “startup city,” Fukuoka has flourished...June 14, 2019 1311 0 -
Media freedoms under attack in democracies and authoritarian states alike
It might have been almost unthinkable until a few years ago but many democracies around the world are resorting to new forms of curbs and attacks against journalism. The latest Freedom House report says independent media...June 6, 2019 825 0 -
Pakistani-American’s company to have David Cameron as chair of advisory board
Afiniti, the world’s leading provider of AI-based behavioral pairing technology, has appointed David Cameron, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Chair of its Advisory Board, the company owned by Pakistani-American Zia Chishti, announced this week. Cameron...June 4, 2019 749 0 -
V&N Image of the Day: The Sun and the world
Image Credit: David Salik Today’s Views and News Featured Image of the Day is a picture taken by photographer David Salik. The Maryland landscape is full of bright light under a shining sun and evokes many...June 1, 2019 947 0
