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The unsung heroes who sing Rumi in the deserts of Pakistan
Derawar Fort in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan Photo Tahsin Shah/Wikimedia Commons If the western media outlets are to be believed, little but murder and mayhem comes out of Pakistan. The images that dominate are those of men...December 9, 2017 2738 3 -
Americans view sexual harassment as societal problem, not individual conduct
Three lawmakers have resigned on the Capitol Hill. Once a household name NBC’s “Today” anchor Matt Lauer and famous Charlie Rose of PBS Show have been fired. Harvey Weinstein, once a powerful Hollywood titan has gone...December 8, 2017 1179 0 -
NASA captures stunning images of supermoon rising behind D.C.
Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls December 3, 2017 was the only evening, the world had the opportunity to view the supermoon during the year. And NASA made the most of it, capturing some stunning images of the...December 5, 2017 1972 0 -
Mattis emphasizes common ground approach toward Pakistan on fighting terror
Photo: Pakistan Prime Minister’s House, Islamabad Defense Secretary James Mattis, one of the most influential figures in President Trump’s Administration, has emphasized that finding common ground with Pakistan is the appropriate way to achieve counterterrorism objectives in...December 4, 2017 878 0 -
Fashion industry sees optimism, shifting trends – New Report
Photo on the left from Deshi Fashion Credit: Aziz Ahmed, On the right model Ayyan, Credit: Hocus Focus/Wikimedia The desire for novelty and newness and preference for brands would not be the only factors shaping the...December 3, 2017 1256 0 -
The challenges facing Pakistani journalists
Journalism in the rapidly changing environment has a lot of new opportunities. However, it also faces many new challenges. In several developing countries, challenges facing working journalists outweigh opportunities, especially when journalists investigate corruption and misuse...December 3, 2017 2198 0 -
Why prickly cactus could soon be an essential tasty food
Stamen of fish hook cactus, Photo: SKsiddhartthan/Wikimedia Commons The days of the thorny cactus being dismissed as worthless and invasive species are over as the harsh realities of climate change is pushing agriculturalists to market it...December 1, 2017 2286 0 -
When will the rulers learn that overstay is another name for ignominy?
Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2011, Photo: Jonathan Rashad/Wikimedia Commons Mugabe’s ignominy in Zimbabwe ending a 37-year misrule is reminiscent of Pakistan’s own political history. Overstay has been the core problem. And not knowing when to...December 1, 2017 1029 0 -
Saying goodbye to Net Neutrality – what’s your (s)take?
Photo: Fabio Lanari/Wikimedia Commons This month the Federal Communications Commission announced its intent to eliminate rules that currently make the Internet available to all without any discrimination in speed and content just like other utilities under...November 27, 2017 1900 0 -
‘Angels Within’ creates excitement ahead of Sunday’s D.C. premiere
In a time of conflicting clamor, it is hard for those serving quietly to make their voices heard. Noor Naghmi, a Pakistani-American actor and producer, has attempted to give voice to medical doctors from his country...November 26, 2017 2424 0