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Pakistan’s wheat potential beyond bumper harvest
By Dr Bettina Robotka and Ikram Sehgal With a population of more than 200 million people, more than half of which are living below or close to the poverty line, the production and distribution- of...Apr 30, 2020 2190 1 -
Why religious freedom violations in India matter
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Monday released it’s 2020 Annual Report, documenting significant developments during 2019, including remarkable progress in Sudan and a sharp downward turn in India. It has made recommendations...Apr 29, 2020 1513 0 -
India’s persecution of Muslims shocks the Gulf region as Kuwait moves OIC
The Gulf region, which is home to millions of Indians, has finally woken up to the horror that Muslims are going through in the South Asian country, where a right-wing majoritarian government often shows anti-Muslim bias...Apr 28, 2020 152086 13 -
UN alarmed as governments charge, arrest journalists for criticizing COVID-19 responses
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, governments in several countries are reacting ham-handedly to media accounts critical of their responses and nearly 40 journalists have reportedly been arrested or charged. The United Nations and International Press...Apr 26, 2020 1859 0 -
Imran Khan launches initiative to engage overseas Pakistani health professionals
The Imran Khan Government has launched a new initiative to encourage Pakistani expatriate health professionals’ voluntary participation toward improvement in the key health area, currently on the forefront of the fight against coronavirus. Named Pakistan Diaspora...Apr 26, 2020 941 0 -
US wishes Muslims a blessed Ramadan
President Donald Trump has greeted Muslims at the start of the holy month of Ramadan during which Muslim fast from pre-dawn to sunset and devote time to prayers. In a White House message issued Thursday, Trump...Apr 23, 2020 858 0 -
Trump pledges support for Pakistan’s fight against coronavirus
President Donald Trump has reassured Pakistan of support during the coronavirus crisis, telling Prime Minister Imran Khan that the United States would provide economic help and ventilators to the country. The two leaders discussed challenges posed...Apr 22, 2020 759 0 -
Stars in virtual concert echo ‘One World: Toghether At Home’ to back fight against coronavirus
Lady Gaga, pictured above during a 2017 JWT Toronto performance, curated the solidarity show, Image: Marcel de Groot via Wikimedia A virtual concert featuring some of the most popular musicians raised more than $127 million for the...Apr 20, 2020 1977 0 -
Arundhatti Roy says COVID-19 exposes New Delhi’s crisis of hate against Muslims
Booker Prize winner and Indian human rights activist, Arunadhati Roy has said the Indian government is exploiting COVID-19 outbreak to ramp up suppression of Muslims, comparing the tactic to one used by the Nazis against German...Apr 20, 2020 890 0 -
Pakistan, India may see worst growth in 40 years due to coronavirus outbreak
Pakistan, India and other South Asian countries are likely to record their worst growth performance in four decades this year due to the coronavirus outbreak that has halted economic activities across the region, according to a...Apr 19, 2020 638 0