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Massacres in Mastung scar Pakistan ahead of July 25 election
In one of the deadliest attacks, 130 Pakistanis los their lives when a suicide bomber hit an election rally in Mastung district of Balochistan, the southwestern province struggling against militancy. The Pakistani government has announced one-day...Jul 14, 2018 885 0 -
Virginia Parents of the Year 2018 named
“Virginia Parents’ of the Year 2018” will be honored along with other deserving individuals who exemplify true family values in their families and community. Besides, Ambassadors for Peace awards will be presented. This year’s finalists are...Jul 12, 2018 959 0 -
Gender inequality in earnings and the human capital
That gender inequality is putting a high premium on development of communities, societies and countries around the world sounds like a commonplace observation. But looking at the impact of gender inequality in earnings on human development...Jul 11, 2018 992 0 -
Despite innovation, developing countries struggle to raise quality of health care
Photo by the Global Fund/Nana Kofi Acquah shows a home-based caregiver in a village near Kayar, Senegal It’s not just a lack finances, but a shortage of professional skills coupled with high percentage of patients contracting infection in...Jul 10, 2018 1353 0 -
BL’s Small Business Expo on November 16
BL Networking will be back with its trademark Small Business Expo on November 16, an event expected to draw robust participation of several established companies and startups. The Expo – to be held in Fairfax – will...Jul 8, 2018 816 0 -
Pakistani films draw full houses at NY festival
The second edition of Pakistan film festival is proving to be a double delight for art lovers. The audience not only watched some of the exciting new movies on the first day Saturday but also had...Jul 8, 2018 2631 0 -
Nawaz Sharif handed ten years in prison in Avenfield case
In a verdict likely to shape Pakistan’s political scenario for years to come, Pakistan’s accountability court Friday sentenced deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif to 10 years in jail for amassing property beyond his income after a...Jul 6, 2018 1019 0 -
Are we finally seeing an effective NAB?
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) came into existence on 16 Nov 1999. Simultaneously Special Investigation Wings (SIWs)were raised from the ISI to assist National Accountability Ordinance (NAB) in collecting relevant information about the accused persons. FIA...Jul 6, 2018 854 0 -
Fair trade policies key to ensuring food security – Study
Countries with rising populations, lower growth and scarce natural resources are likely to be “increasingly dependent” on imports to feed their people in the near future. Overall exports from countries and regions with plenty of agricultural...Jul 6, 2018 1035 0 -
UN appoints new observer group head to monitor Kashmir ceasefire
The United Nations has appointed Major General Jose Eladio Alcain of Uruguay as Chief Military Observer and Head of Mission for the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan to monitor ceasefire in disputed Jammu and Kashmir...Jul 3, 2018 811 0