Search results for "Pakistan"
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How Sufism and spiritual bonding may help troubled regions
Nearly two years ago, suffering of democracy-seeking people in the Middle East was a major reason behind my decision to accept the challenging role of a Sufi figure in Professor Akbar Ahmed’s play Noor, staged at...Jan 6, 2016 1418 0 -
Will Modi’s visit to Lahore help South Asian peace?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unannounced visit to Pakistan last week has given rise to a wave of unending speculations and readings into the future course of relations between the two often-tense South Asian nuclear-armed neighbors....Dec 28, 2015 1172 0 -
American Dream Achiever : Education is the great equalizer
He was a 15-year-old when he came to the United States with just $15 in his pocket. Now Frank Islam is a business tycoon, a sought-after entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, education and peace activist who interacts with...Dec 24, 2015 1108 0 -
Energy avenues promise win-win for South and Central Asia
Energy-starved South Asia with a burgeoning population and food-deficient Central Asia with surplus energy, have entered into landmark agreements – known as TAPI and CASA-1000 – in a proposition that promises to be win-win for all....Dec 23, 2015 1305 0 -
Women faced worst hardships in conflict-hit 2015
The year 2015 has been one of the worst in recent history for women and children.There seems to be no end to their travails in conflict-ridden regions and insurgency-hit countries. Women, belonging to both majority and...Dec 22, 2015 1095 0 -
Finally, an accord to save the planet and its people
When I stepped out of my home for a leisurely Saturday afternoon, I felt a surprising delight to see several people dressed in light clothes with only a few wearing jackets, and kids frolicking around joyfully...Dec 21, 2015 1272 3 -
South Asia’s elusive economic integration
Sapna Devi, a businesswoman from Indian state of Gujarat, is confident of a good response from Pakistani market for the women wear products she showcased at a regional Trade Fair in Lahore. To her, the issue of...Dec 10, 2015 878 0 -
Obama says US must discard bigotry
The United States must reject bigotry in all its forms, President Barack Obama emphasized Wednesday amidst anti-Muslim rhetoric by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Obama did not name Trump in a speech – commemorating 150th anniversary...Dec 10, 2015 911 0 -
American Muslims react to California killings with shock, condemnation
American Muslim organizations have said they are “appalled” at Wednesday’s mass shooting that killed at least 14 in San Bernardino, California, after a local Muslim couple, later killed in a shootout with police, was identified as...Dec 3, 2015 1049 0 -
Paris attacks – Middle East Upheaval and homegrown terror
The horrific terror attacks in Paris sent shock waves all around last Friday, as ISIS claimed the killing of 129 people, prompting widespread international condemnation and outpouring of support for the French. Along with other ghastly...Nov 26, 2015 1062 0