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We-Fi seeks to empower women entrepreneurs in developing countries
The story of women entrepreneurs successfully running businesses is not new. But is it being replicated in a new changing world? With greater levels of literacy and highly skilled qualifications more and more women aspire to...October 17, 2017 1532 0 -
As DACA expires, Congress must preserve the American dream in its balancing act
Photo: Views and News EDITORIAL The Trump Administration’s announcement on ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) has challenged Congress to enact long-delayed but badly needed immigration reform that helps all Americans. But the Republican-controlled...September 6, 2017 1339 0 -
U.S. economy added 156,000 jobs in August
The U.S. economy added 156,000 jobs in August, with labor force participation remaining 62.9 percent while unemployment rate recording 4.4 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data on Friday, reporting that manufacturing created 36,000...September 1, 2017 1500 0 -
Marking Pakistan’s 70th birthday in Washington
Amidst Trump’s newly enunciated hardline tone toward Pakistan, a timely gathering unusual in its scope and focus convened in the greater Washington area to hail Pakistan’s 70th birthday. The driving force behind the well-choreographed event was...August 26, 2017 1879 0 -
New immigration plan seeks far-reaching changes
In a major move on the issue of immigration, President Donald Trump has expressed his support for legislation seeking to introduce a new points-based system for new legal permanent residents, and effectively reduce immigration by half...August 3, 2017 1225 0 -
U.S. appoints career diplomat as acting special envoy for Pakistan, Afghanistan
Alice G Wells Photo Screenshot/US Embassy in Jordan YouTube The State Department has appointed a career diplomat as Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan – a move intended to better coordinate the U.S. policy toward...July 22, 2017 1667 0 -
Pakistan invites US multinationals to invest in the country amid economic turnaround
Pakistan is inviting the U.S. multinational firms to explore D.C.investment opportunities in Pthe South Asian country that has shown remarkable economic resilience in recent years and offers a favorable business climate. Speaking to the representatives of...July 21, 2017 1381 0 -
Colleagues, friends wish McCain a successful fight against cancer
Photo: T toes/Wikimedia Commons Politicians and lawmakers reacted to the news of Senator John McCain having been diagnosed with cancer Wednesday with a message of strong confidence that the former presidential candidate would beat the disease...July 20, 2017 1338 0 -
The importance of beginning interfaith dialogue from a house of worship
Photo: National Cathedral Sanctuary Credit Noclip /Wikipedia The Washington National Cathedral is one of the great houses of worship in America with its Gothic towers looming large over the skyline and rolling hills of the nation’s capital....July 8, 2017 1127 0 -
Travel ban order could go into effect on Thursday
A terminal at JFK airport in New York, also known as gateway to America. Photo by Doug Letterman/Wikimedia Commons President Donald Trump’s travel ban order halting arrival of people from six Muslim majority countries could go...June 29, 2017 1117 0