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Benazir Bhutto Leadership program launched at Harvard
College friends and the class of 73’ of late prime minister Benazir Bhutto have launched an international leadership course called Benazir Bhutto Leadership Program at Harvard University. Bhutto, the first female of the Muslim world, was...Dec 6, 2016 1248 0 -
Trump could help resolve Kashmir dispute, indicates VP-elect Pence
Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons Providing a window into forthcoming Donald Trump White House’s foreign policy approach, vice president-elect Mike Pence has indicated that billionaire businessman could use his “extraordinary deal-making skills” to reduce...Dec 5, 2016 1514 0 -
Culture Conversation : Pakistan Film Festival in New York
A galaxy of Pakistani film stars studded the UN Headquarters in New York as the first-ever Film Festival began after a glittering Friday night event. UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, who was the chief guest, congratulated...Dec 3, 2016 2559 0 -
US, Pakistan look to build “strong relationship” under Trump Administration
The United States and Pakistan look to strengthen their wide-ranging ties after President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif exchanged views on ways to build a “strong working relationship” between the United States and Pakistan...Dec 3, 2016 916 0 -
Will India respond positively to Pakistan’s peace overture?
Gold Temple in Amritsar, Photo by Sukanta Pal via Wikimedia Commons Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, faces a peace test this weekend when Pakistan will make a bold move to attend the Heart of Asia conference...Dec 2, 2016 1059 0 -
Trump vows to get out of business operations to focus on presidency
Photo: Screenshot/Donald J. Trump for President video President-elect Donald Trump has said he would be separating himself from his business empire to focus on his presidency in a way that there is no conflict of interest....Nov 30, 2016 933 0 -
Internet helping inclusive info society goal but 3.9 billion still offline
Photo Credit: Computer by Coolcaesar and Cell Phone By HLundgaard both via Wikimedia Commons While content-rich Internet has changed the way many people live, communicate and do business in advanced countries and urban centers, yet its benefits...Nov 30, 2016 1250 0 -
Literature has power to foster empathy
The 2016 political season – marked by long rhetorical campaigns and divergent slogans – has resulted in a vigorous debate about its impact on the American society. Particularly, the ‘us vs them’ sounding rhetoric – and implications...Nov 29, 2016 1307 0 -
How Trump and Obama reacted to Castro’s death
Featured Image: Fidel Castro speaking in Havana, 1978. Photo by Marcelo Montecino via Wikimedia Commons The death of Fidel Castro, who remained a figure of contrasting and divergent descriptions to Cubans and the world – as revolutionary...Nov 26, 2016 1058 0 -
Pakistan appoints General Qamar Javed Bajwa as new army chief
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has appointed Lt. General Qamar Javed Bajwa as the new Chief of Army Staff upon General Raheel Sharif’s retirement on November 29. This transition in military leadership is significant as Gen...Nov 26, 2016 1314 0