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Hillary Clinton open to having Michelle Obama in her cabinet, if elected president
Hillary Clinton has expressed her openness to making first lady Michelle Obama a member of her Cabinet should the Democratic contender become president after November 8 election she is contesting against Republican Donald Trump. “She’s made...Nov 1, 2016 911 0 -
Views and News Editorial : Sharif vs Khan tussle must not harm democracy
EDITORIAL BOARD There is a pattern with Pakistani politics that despite the obvious benefits of democracy, some segments including those genuinely frustrated with economic deprivation, and a typical class of politicians – motivated by self-interest- show...Nov 1, 2016 1070 0 -
IMF Chief favors transparency, as Pakistan braces for political fight over corruption allegations
FEATURED IMAGE above shows Constitution Ave, Islamabad, Photo: By Zacharie Grossen via Wikimedia Commons Managing Director International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde has called Panama and Bahamas Leaks a matter of honesty, transparency and accountability. On the...Oct 26, 2016 1078 0 -
World Bank predicts higher prices for oil, slightly lower for gold in 2017
The boom in oil production in recent years that helped industrial consumers and citizens save money is likely to fall back to lower levels, causing prices to soar next year. With the Organization of the Petroleum...Oct 23, 2016 897 0 -
Two Pakistanis, Malala and Sumail, on Time’s list of 30 most influential teens
Two Pakistanis, Malala Yousafzai and Sumail Hassan, earned more laurels this week, featuring on Time magazine’s list of 30 most influential teens for 2016. The magazine determines the list while considering “accolades across numerous fields, global...Oct 20, 2016 4193 0 -
Syrian children draw realities of war but keep hopes alive – Will the world help?
A generation of Syrian children maimed, tens of thousands killed as the five-year long conflict rages on in the last remaining streets of Aleppo. Schools, hospitals, houses destroyed, leaving deep imprints of excruciating moments of loss...Oct 17, 2016 2652 0 -
Bill Gates reminds presidential candidates of leadership on innovation
With the election just a month away, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reminded candidates of a key responsibility a U.S. leader must fulfill to keep America on top of the world – focus on advancing innovation....Oct 8, 2016 995 0 -
October 8 grand rally of ethnic communities to back Hillary Clinton in Annandale va.
In a major show of “Unity in Diversity,” 17 multi-ethnic community organizations and women’s associations, including Muslim Americans for Hillary Clinton, National Jewish Democratic Council and Bangladeshi Americans for Hillary Clinton have co-sponsored a grand rally...Oct 6, 2016 1073 0 -
US to admit 110,000 refugees in 2017 : State Department
The United States will welcome 110,000 refugees in Fiscal Year 2017, as it works to address the gigantic refugee crisis facing the world. “This is a 57 percent increase over FY 2015 and is consistent with...Oct 5, 2016 1140 0 -
Farmville, the venue for VP debate has great symbolic and historical importance
On Tuesday, the only Vice Presidential debate of the election 2016 will take place at the Longwood University, Virginia’s third-oldest university in Farmville. The institution with its blue and warm gray will warmly welcome the Democratic...Oct 4, 2016 912 0