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What is Imran Khan’s biggest challenge?
Photo: Chatham House/Wikimedia Imran Khan has won perhaps the biggest prize of his life with a victory in 2018 elections that has come after more than two decades of political strife. That win, however, comes at...Aug 2, 2018 1397 0 -
Pakistanis go to polls with Naya Pakistan vs Dynastic Politics contest
While powerful dynasties in Pakistan appear to be running out of steam, they still wield a huge influence over the country’s evolving political landscape. The July 25 election marks a rare emergence of a relatively new...Jul 24, 2018 890 0 -
Asian-Americans highest earning group but with greatest income inequality- Study
8th Ave Chinatown in Brooklyn Photo: Eric R. Bechtold/Wikimedia Commons What is the first thing that springs to mind at the mention of Asians-Americans? Chinese workers and small business owners, Korean business and tech experts, countless...Jul 15, 2018 939 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 999 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 824 0 -
Migrant workers sent $481 billion remittances last year to benefit one billion people
Photo: UNDP on Sustainable Development Goals Remittances sent by migrant workers from around the world to their families touch lives of one in every seven persons on the planet – over one billion people. Millions of...Jun 17, 2018 1064 0 -
With $986 billion buying power, Asian-Americans expand influence as consumers
A group of Asian-American entrepreneurs at Jewels of Asia Gala Credit: Asian-American Chamber of Commerce Growing at a staggering 257% rate over the past decade, Asia-Americans’ buying power stands at $986 billion now, making them one...Jun 16, 2018 1370 0 -
Pakistan gets overwhelming UNGA support for place on Economic Social Council
Pakistan was elected Wednesday to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the United Nations, for a three-year term, beginning 1 January 2019. Ambassador to the UN Maleeha Lodhi called the election as...Jun 13, 2018 994 0 -
Aligarh Alumni Association event draws robust participation of D.C. area community
The Aligarh Alumni Association Washington DC (AAA-DC) held its annual Ramzan Fundraising program at the Senior Center of Rockville, Maryland. More than 150 people representing the various community organizations, including the University of Karachi Alumni Association...Jun 11, 2018 2028 0 -
When institutions of higher learning thrive with cosmopolitan embrace
Kings College Chapel West, Cambridge Photo: Andrew Dunn/Wikimedia Commons I have been fortunate to live in and visit many incredible communities around the globe. But time and time again, my heart leads me back to one of...Jun 9, 2018 1288 0
