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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 863 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 1044 0 -
New envoy makes a pitch for growth in US-Pakistan economic, trade relations
Afghanistan may currently be the elephant in the world newsrooms when it comes to ongoing discussions on the U.S.-Pakistan relations. But running alongside the immediate American interest in stabilizing Afghanistan on Pakistan’s western border is the...Jul 4, 2018 1034 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 818 0 -
Families Belong Together protests urge immediate reunification of separated families
Photo Credit: Susan Gonzalez Enduring sweltering heat, thousands of marchers in Washington D.C. Saturday demanded immediate reunification of undocumented separated families at the Mexican border as part of the nationwide protests under Families Belong Together. Alicia...Jul 1, 2018 751 0 -
Sonoma Valley Authors Festival – American hospitality in troubled times
The Lodg, the venue of Sonoma Valley Authors Festival Photo: SVAF/Twitter Image In early May, Zeenat and I had the privilege of traveling to Sonoma, California to speak as part of the inaugural Sonoma Valley Authors...Jun 30, 2018 1077 0 -
In first public appearance, Ambassador Siddiqui emanates message of unity
Pakistan’s new ambassador to the United States Ali Jehangir Siddiqui invited Pakistani-Americans to be part of collective efforts to put Pakistan back on the track of high economic growth and turn into a dynamic country. He...Jun 24, 2018 2205 0 -
New report says women’s rights suffer setbacks in the face of conservatism, fundamentalism
Marching in New York City for gender equality. Photo: UN Women/J Carrier A new United Nations report is warning that women’s rights are under threat from a “backlash” of conservatism and fundamentalism around the world. “Alarming...Jun 24, 2018 915 0 -
Universal Peace Federation honors Pakistani classical music maestro with Ambassador for Peace award
The Universal Peace Federation Saturday honored Pakistan’s classic maestro Ustad Shafqar Ali Khan with Ambassador for Peace Award at a ceremony at The Washington Times Headquarters. “I dedicate this award to Pakistan. Pakistan is a peace-loving...Jun 23, 2018 1684 0 -
Pakistan’s new ambassador presents credentials to President Trump
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Ali Jehangir Siddiqui presented his credentials to President Donald Trump at the White House. Siddiqui is an investment banker, and arrived in Washington D.C. on May 29 to assume his...Jun 23, 2018 1325 0