Search results for "Pakistan"
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Why PTI may do well in by-elections despite IMF bailout, price hike criticism
During its first 40 days in power, the Imran Khan government has faced dozens of controversies from free fall of the Rupee to gas price hike and U-turns on some key issues. Yet, the prime minister’s...Oct 11, 2018 998 0 -
Imran Khan joins UN Circle of Leadership on prevention of sexual exploitation
Prime Minister Imran Khan has joined other world leaders to align with the UN Secretary-General’s “Circle of Leadership” on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations peace operations. According to the UN, the...Oct 4, 2018 1240 0 -
FM calls out India on Kashmir repression; says New Delhi prefers politics over peace
Pakistan delivered a stinging rebuke to Indian policy of repression in the disputed Kashmir region under its control with foreign minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi saying New Delhi prefers politics over peace. The Pakistani diplomat, speaking in...Sep 29, 2018 838 0 -
Saudi Arabia to invest in CPEC energy, infrastructure projects
Accepting Prime Minister Imran Khan’s invitation to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor, Saudi Arabia has entered into agreement with Islamabad on financing projects under the massive corridor – often described as an economic game-changer for the...Sep 27, 2018 824 0 -
Why I dedicated my book on Islam to AU researcher Frankie Martin
When I launched my new book Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity about Islam in Europe at SOAS in London earlier this summer, the renowned political theorist Lord Bhikhu Parekh chaired the session. Lord Parekh was a...Sep 24, 2018 1848 0 -
World leaders converge on NY as threats to multilateralism challenge UN
Confronted with a growing number of challenges to world peace, the United Nations General Assembly began debate on ways to end conflicts, remove obstacles to development, and realize the goals of human rights and health for...Sep 23, 2018 887 0 -
A look at Imran Khan’s challenge to reform civil service
The civil service of a country is central to good governance, important both in policy formulation and implementation. It provides sound technical and professional advice to govts and guides political office holders. Good governance can only be...Sep 23, 2018 972 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...Sep 19, 2018 1761 0 -
A scholar’s outreach through research and diplomacy
Image: Professor Ahmed ith Vice Chancellor Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman on stage at MUST in Mirpur Credit: Prof Ahmed’s Office Diplomacy can get a bad rap, sometimes even characterized as all talk and no substance. But on top...Sep 14, 2018 1355 0 -
Corruption robs people of $2.6 trillion every year
Even the word astronomical might not sound big enough when the annual cost of corruption is counted in monetary terms – $2.6 trillion or five percent of global GDP – much more than the combined wealth...Sep 11, 2018 925 0
