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Marking the Universal Human Rights Declaration in times of conflicts
Syrian Children taking refuge behind a door – Photo Courtesy UNUCEF Since the end of World War II, international diplomatic forums have been advocating a strong case for human rights for all. Yet, seven decades after...Dec 10, 2017 1193 0 -
The unsung heroes who sing Rumi in the deserts of Pakistan
Derawar Fort in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan Photo Tahsin Shah/Wikimedia Commons If the western media outlets are to be believed, little but murder and mayhem comes out of Pakistan. The images that dominate are those of men...Dec 9, 2017 2738 3 -
Americans view sexual harassment as societal problem, not individual conduct
Three lawmakers have resigned on the Capitol Hill. Once a household name NBC’s “Today” anchor Matt Lauer and famous Charlie Rose of PBS Show have been fired. Harvey Weinstein, once a powerful Hollywood titan has gone...Dec 8, 2017 1179 0 -
UN says no alternative to two-state solution of the ME conflict
Reacting to President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the United Nations has said there is no alternative to the two-state solution and that the world body would strive for the two Middle Eastern...Dec 7, 2017 1008 0 -
Focusing on interfaith work in contradictory and confusing times
Photo:Dr. Edward Kessler via Woolf Institute Twitter We live in contradictory and confusing times: on the one hand, we have the cases of widespread murder and mayhem on the basis of religion and race and, on...Dec 3, 2017 1797 0 -
The challenges facing Pakistani journalists
Journalism in the rapidly changing environment has a lot of new opportunities. However, it also faces many new challenges. In several developing countries, challenges facing working journalists outweigh opportunities, especially when journalists investigate corruption and misuse...Dec 3, 2017 2198 0 -
Why prickly cactus could soon be an essential tasty food
Stamen of fish hook cactus, Photo: SKsiddhartthan/Wikimedia Commons The days of the thorny cactus being dismissed as worthless and invasive species are over as the harsh realities of climate change is pushing agriculturalists to market it...Dec 1, 2017 2286 0 -
When will the rulers learn that overstay is another name for ignominy?
Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2011, Photo: Jonathan Rashad/Wikimedia Commons Mugabe’s ignominy in Zimbabwe ending a 37-year misrule is reminiscent of Pakistan’s own political history. Overstay has been the core problem. And not knowing when to...Dec 1, 2017 1029 0 -
Small Business Saturday 2017 sees 108 million consumers spend $ 12.9 billion
An estimated 108 million consumers reported shopping or dining at local independently-owned businesses across the United States on 2017 Small Business Saturday, in a sign of encouragement for local enterprises. According to data from the 2017...Nov 30, 2017 1015 0 -
Cyber Monday 2017 shopping soars to $6.59 billion amid high consumer confidence
Photo: Intel Free Press/Wikimedia Commons Americans spent $ 6.59 billion this Cyber Monday, making it the largest online shopping day with phone sales touching $ 2 billion in a single day for the first time. The...Nov 28, 2017 934 0
