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Pakistan’s history of shifting political trends and the media malaise
The other day, a noted Army general recalled a conversation with a senior retired colleague in the Punjab, during which a piece of key advice was proffered: never retire. It is a telling commentary on society. Those...January 25, 2019 1077 0 -
Election 2018: Voter enthusiasm for midterms at highest level in two decades
U.S. Capitol, Image Credit: Martin Falbisoner/Wikimedia Commons Just weeks away, the November 6 election for Congress is shaping up to be one of the most intensely fought midterm polls as political enthusiasm has reached at its...September 29, 2018 1110 1 -
Election 2018: Virginia Democrats, Republicans to appear at Sep. 30 Candidate Forum
With campaigns for November midterms heating up, Virginians will have an opportunity to learn about policies of several Democratic and Republican contenders at the Candidate Forum being to be held at Virginia International University on September...September 26, 2018 6403 0 -
Nawaz Sharif and Maryam released on Court order
Following a court order, Pakistani authorities released former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz from Adiala Jail, where they were serving long terms after conviction in a corruption case. The release came hours...September 19, 2018 1773 0 -
Anonymous NYT piece cites inside resistance to Trump; White House rejects claim
Identified as a senior administration official author of an opinion piece in The New York Times has criticized President Donald Trump, claiming that the administration officials are resisting Trump’s “worst inclinations.” “I Am Part of the Resistance...September 6, 2018 868 0 -
Rashida Tlaib: An American promise
Rashida Tlaib’s victory in a Michigan primary has assured her a seat in the U.S. House of Representative since the Democratic candidate is likely to be elected unopposed in November from the state’s 13th congressional district....August 10, 2018 1485 0 -
Most Americans favor limits on political campaign spending
Photo: A screenshot of a Republican primary debate in November 2015 A huge majority – 77% – of the American public favors that “there should be limits on the amount of money individuals and organizations” can...May 13, 2018 776 0 -
Millennials and the U.S. political landscape
Image Credit: Ted Eytan/Wikimedia Commons America’s electoral landscape will soon have Millennials as the largest vote-eligible population with a huge political potential. Next year, Millennials (born between 1981-1996) will overtake Baby Boomers (born between 1946-64) as America’s largest...April 8, 2018 945 0 -
Pakistan elects first Hindu woman Senator Krishna Kumari
Pakistan’s Parliament took a significant step toward inclusive democracy on Saturday, when the upper chamber elected its first woman senator from the Hindu community of the Muslim majority nation. Krishna Kumari, who hails from southern Pakistan’s...March 3, 2018 3525 0 -
Trump clears, House Republicans release memo alleging Russia probe bias
Photo: Zach Rudisin via Wikimedia Commons Soon after President Donald Trump declassified a secret memo alleging abuse of surveillance power by the FBI and Justice Department, the House Republicans released the document. Before the unusual release of...February 2, 2018 1146 0