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EDITORIAL: Pakistan must make tough decisions to stave off coronavirus catastrophe
In dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Imran Khan faces a huge challenge, which may prove to be even bigger than the dire economic conditions he inherited at the start of his government in 2018 summer....Mar 22, 2020 712 0 -
Rich economies should waive off debt to help developing countries contain coronavirus outbreak
Sounding alarm over the possibility of coronavirus outbreak affecting his country’s marginalized groups, Prime Minister Imran Khan has proposed that rich countries cancel debt that developing countries owe them in order to let them deal with...Mar 17, 2020 611 0 -
Author of new book ‘Gems and Jewels’ sheds light on Pakistan’s diversity
This year I am fortunate to have the opportunity to take the inaugural course titled Pakistan and the Region introduced and led by Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, former Pakistani High Commissioner and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic...Mar 1, 2020 2825 0 -
UN chief applauds Pakistan’s desire for peace in the region
Kartarpur Corridor – a landmark 4-km long route that facilitates Indian Sikhs to make a pilgrimage to the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib on Pakistani territory – is “a practical proof of Pakistan‘s desire for peace and...Feb 18, 2020 708 0 -
Pakistan needs exciting and meaningful homegrown solutions to economic troubles – Mossadaq Chughtai
Despite many efforts, recent nominal upsurge in direct foreign investments and Pakistan’s current macroeconomic indicators have not earned confidence of the business community, a leading entrepreneur said Instead of making tall claims, the government should introduce meaningful...Feb 7, 2020 1529 0 -
William and Kate carry forward Princess Diana’s love for Pakistan
The Queen complained of a “bumpy” year with the behavior of some members of her family in mind. She will find this article uplifting for the positive impact other members have had. In October 2019, Prince...Jan 5, 2020 2660 2 -
Making Kartarpur a step towards ensuring equal status for Pakistan’s minorities
The opening of the Kartarpur Corridor providing access to Sikhs to visit the revered Sikh Guru’s final resting place is in reality of enormous ramifications, a landmark achievement for Pakistan. Proposed during former Indian Prime Minister...Nov 24, 2019 950 0 -
‘Let Kashmiris decide their destiny’
India’s repression has turned Kashmir into a “volcano waiting to erupt,” and it is time that New Delhi lets the people of Jammu and Kashmir to decide their destiny, a top Pakistani diplomat argued. Writing an...Nov 23, 2019 919 0 -
Pakistan opens Kartarprur to Sikh pilgrims; Khan reminds India Kashmir is the key to peace
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the Kartarpur Corridor on Saturday, for Indian Sikhs, allowing them to visit the Guru Nanak’s final resting place Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. The corridor running four kilometer provides visa-free access to...Nov 9, 2019 932 0 -
Young leaders must strive for dialogue among civilizations
By Anjali Singh, Mayra Bokhari What is the purpose of life? Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, former Pakistani High Commissioner and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University, raised this question in his class World of...Oct 31, 2019 1971 0