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UNESCO Award for Lahore’s Mughal Shahi Hammam
An ornate building in Lahore, the Mughal city, has almost fully been returned to its pristine glory of fabled days. Thanks to UNESCO, the Shahi Hamman, a public bath house of the walled city of Lahore,...September 6, 2016 1188 0 -
Pakistani American student to peers: Let’s set an example of ‘the Pakistani dream’
My fellow children of Pakistan, February 14, 1997 in Lahore, Pakistan I was brought into this world as a full blooded Pakistani. Then a little over one year later, added to my blood was the culture...September 5, 2016 1355 1 -
Young people view world full of opportunities; corruption as big problem
The Global Shapers Annual Survey 2016 has revealed a mix of hopes and concerns among young people – with 70% believing the world offers them opportunities for growth and climate change, corruption and lack of accountability as...August 29, 2016 1091 0 -
US Department of Education takes steps to address religious discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education has shared with public a series of actions that confront discrimination and promote inclusive school environments. These actions are part of ongoing efforts to encourage respect for students of all faiths...July 31, 2016 1162 0 -
US power generation mix to change with focus on cleaner energy
Power generation in the United States will make a shift towards producing cleaner energy that fits into President Barack Obama’s plan to reduce carbon emission. According to a latest report by the Energy Information Agency,...July 4, 2016 978 0 -
With Trump inflaming intolerance, Biden warns of dangers
While Donald Trump continues to ramp up his rhetoric against Muslims and Latinos, Vice President Joseph Biden has warned that politics of fear and intolerance would have serious implications for American democracy, security and societal values....June 21, 2016 790 0 -
Apple to stay away from GOP convention over Trump’s toxic rhetoric
Apple has decided to completely shun next month’s Republican convention, in a rebuke to likely nominee Donald Trump’s political rhetoric against immigrants, minorities and women. A Politico report says the tech giant has informed the GOP...June 19, 2016 747 0 -
Will IT advancement rescue Pakistani economy?
Saad Hussain, a software prodigy based in Lahore, the IT Capital of Pakistan, sent ripples in world’s software industry by developing a user-friendly app for blackberry phone a couple of years ago, winning acclaim at home...June 8, 2016 907 0 -
Michelle Yeoh campaigns with baby pandas to save wildlife
Film star Michelle Yeoh is playing an altogether different role, away from the glamor and glitter of Hollywood. The UN Goodwill Ambassador has teamed up with two baby pandas to pitch a public-engaging call for achievement of...June 1, 2016 1015 0 -
Hillary Clinton’s stakes in California primary
By late evening on June 7, Hillary Clinton will likely have secured 2323 delegates number to claim Democratic nomination for presidential race, thanks mainly to her expected victory in New Jersey primary, as well as overwhelming support of super...May 29, 2016 1043 0