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Arundhati Roy: Silence is the stifled Kashmir’s loudest sound
Arundhati Roy speaking to Democracy Now Image Credit: Screenshot In her latest denunciation of India’s crackdown in Kashmir, acclaimed Indian novelist Arundhati Roy has said the level of horror in the region – annexed by New...Nov 19, 2019 1074 0 -
Kartarpur model may help find lasting solutions to conflicts – Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister of India, is hopeful that if replicated the Kartarpur corridor model – which will see opening up of Sikhism’s second holiest site on Saturday – could help find lasting resolution...Nov 8, 2019 909 0 -
When will Pakistan start dealing with its smog challenge?
Taking 135,000 lives every year, air pollution has moved to the top of Pakistan’s economic and national health challenges. Pakistan’s economy is facing economic burden to the tune of US$ 47.8 billion every year due to...Nov 6, 2019 914 0 -
Young leaders must strive for dialogue among civilizations
By Anjali Singh, Mayra Bokhari What is the purpose of life? Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, former Pakistani High Commissioner and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University, raised this question in his class World of...Oct 31, 2019 1971 0 -
National Press Club in D.C. honors imprisoned Kashmiri journalist
Journalist Aasif Sultan being apprehended. He wears a shirt saying Journalism is not a crime- Image Credit: Muzammil Matoo via CPJ The National Press Club has honored Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan – who has been jailed in India...Oct 28, 2019 989 0 -
Finite space – New and old technologies face a coexistence test
With its amazing speed, the 5G technology holds out exotic promise for consumers and business enterprises alike. However, the exponential growth of wireless devices and services takes place within a limited bandwidth space. But what...Oct 27, 2019 780 0 -
Pakistan to open Sikh holy place to pilgrims after rare South Asian accord
Pakistan and India have signed an agreement to open the Kartarpur corridor, paving the way for the Sikh community to make a pilgrimage to the historical Gurdwara from November 9. Sikh communities across the world have...Oct 25, 2019 995 0 -
How small businesses may benefit from 5G technology
Featured image shows a flexible display technology developed by Arizona State University in April 2006/Wikimedia 5G – the fifth generation of wireless technology – is just about to happen with revolutionary and transformative impact across multiple...Oct 24, 2019 1305 0 -
Kaaf Kangana song stirs excitement on the eve of cross-border romance release
As if curious guessing about the cross-border love story “Kaaf Kangana” were not enough in the midst of Pakistan-India tensions, the release of the movie’s item song has further excited fans. With a pleasing tune, the...Oct 23, 2019 1268 0 -
U.S. believes Kashmiris’ voice needs to be heard
Amid continuing humanitarian catastrophe in the Indian-administered Kashmir, a senior State Department official told lawmakers at a hearing on Tuesday that Kashmiris’ voice needs to be heard once political process is restored. Acting Assistant Secretary of...Oct 22, 2019 928 0