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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 1798 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 2200 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 2288 0 -
Virginia among top five on Forbes’ Best States for Business 2017 list
Virginia has improved its ranking on Frobes’ latest list of Best States for Business, and is now among the top five American states for attractive incentives and policies. The state is now ranked fifth, one spot...Dec 1, 2017 1680 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 -
Trump may replace Tillerson with CIA Director Pompeo as top American diplomat
Mike Pompeo, Photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons President Trump could oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, according to a report in The New York Times Thursday. The change in...Nov 30, 2017 1017 0 -
Pakistani newspaper editorials lambast state surrender to lawbreaking mob
In the end it were not the lawbreakers who got punished but the law minister who resigned from position as the state bowed to religious zealots. Pakistan’s government and the state failed so miserably in the...Nov 28, 2017 934 0 -
Saying goodbye to Net Neutrality – what’s your (s)take?
Photo: Fabio Lanari/Wikimedia Commons This month the Federal Communications Commission announced its intent to eliminate rules that currently make the Internet available to all without any discrimination in speed and content just like other utilities under...Nov 27, 2017 1901 0 -
Just 1 in 10 American adults consume enough vegetables and fruits- New Study
Photo: Kcdtsg/Wikimedia Commons Rich in fibers and vitamins and low in fat, vegetables have long been known as hugely beneficial part of the diet. But lately, Americans seem to be turning away from fruits and vegetables...Nov 27, 2017 1171 0 -
‘Angels Within’ creates excitement ahead of Sunday’s D.C. premiere
In a time of conflicting clamor, it is hard for those serving quietly to make their voices heard. Noor Naghmi, a Pakistani-American actor and producer, has attempted to give voice to medical doctors from his country...Nov 26, 2017 2426 0