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UN appreciates Pakistan’s extension of stay for Afghan refugees
The United Nations Thursday expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s extension of stay for registered Afghan refugees on its soil until December 31, 2016, and said their repatriation to Afghanistan should be governed by international laws. “We are...June 30, 2016 727 0 -
Roman Odyssey : A woman mayor after 3,000 years
It is after an odyssey of 3,000 years that a woman has become the mayor of Rome known as the “eternal city.” A lawyer and councilor Virginia Raggi belongs to Five Star (M5S) Movement party, a...June 25, 2016 1092 0 -
Britain votes to leave EU in high-stakes referendum
In a high-stakes decision, Britain voted to leave the European Union, triggering domestic and international uncertainty over what might happen to the western bloc, the continental trade and larger political alliances. The United States had badly...June 24, 2016 834 0 -
65 million refugees and shrinking survival islands
FEATURED IMAGE above shows a Yemeni refugee family in Darwin Camp Photo Credit: UNHCR/Yahya Arhab The number of refugees and displaced people spiraled to unprecedented 65.3 million last year, the United Nations said in another grim...June 21, 2016 848 0 -
As economy grows, Pakistan’s Eid shopping tops $ 10 billion
Lahoris are in a great rush in Ramazan evenings as Eid shopping picks up amidst signs of sustained economic recovery from years of war and stagnation. Be it the upscale market of Liberty or lower middle...June 18, 2016 898 0 -
UN appoints new military observer to monitor Kashmir violations
The United Nations has appointed Major General Per Lodin of Sweden as Chief Military Observer to monitor the ceasefire in disputed Jammu and Kashmir region, one of the most heavily militarized regions. Lodin will head the...June 8, 2016 843 0 -
Alarming rise in refugee drownings in the Mediterranean
May was one of the deadliest months for refugees and immigrants escaping Middle Eastern and African conflicts and impoverished regions to cross into Europe through risky journey on the Mediterranean Sea. The last week alone saw at...June 6, 2016 1104 0 -
What will save Pakistanis society from corruption?
Money has been the Achilles heel of Pakistan politics. Even so-called champions of change are surrounded by the ubiquitous presence of big money investors. Excess baggage of self-respect is slowly being shed. They travel light. There...May 5, 2016 1016 0
