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German auto giant to set up assembly plant in Pakistan
With an expanding middle class and regular cash inflows, Pakistan has been on the radar of auto industry giants and now its market long dominated by Japanese players is poised for a face-lift. In the latest...Nov 16, 2016 1142 0 -
Terrorists target shrine in Balochistan with explosion claiming 30 lives
At least 30 persons were killed and over 100 injured when terrorists targeted the shrine of Sufi saint, Shah Noorani near Hub in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province. The blast struck at a time when people including...Nov 12, 2016 1322 0 -
Chris Van Hollen : FBI clearance on emails significant for Clinton campaign
US Congressman Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, Sunday welcomed the FBI announcement that there was no reason for initiating any additional action into Hillary Clinton’s use of private emails during her term as America’s top...Nov 7, 2016 1097 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 1063 0 -
All six 2016 American Nobel Laureates are immigrants
How critically immigrants contribute to United States’ scientific and technological superiority over other countries was evident this week after it emerged that all six American recipients of 2016 Nobel Prizes announced so far are immigrants. The...Oct 11, 2016 3049 0 -
‘American Muslims must encourage youth to assume leadership roles’
During the course of a day, he pursues so many tasks – considering them as his duties – that even to his close associates Tufail Ahmad defies description. It is difficult to bracket his work into one...Oct 1, 2016 1629 1 -
Pakistan-India standoff hits cultural ties with bans on actors, film screening
The escalating tensions along Kashmir’s Line of Control are casting a shadow over cultural ties between India and Pakistan, hitting the avenue of creativity that often transcends boundaries and symbolizes hope for peace. A series of...Oct 1, 2016 1152 0 -
What Russia-Pakistan improving ties, joint exercise mean for South Asia
The arrival of a contingent of Russian troops led by Chief of General Staff ,in Islamabad this week for joint military exercises in highlands of northern Pakistan has much significance for the both the countries and...Sep 26, 2016 963 0 -
Global Beat event explores key issues in Election 2016
A timely event on the US election last week explored prospects and perils the unusually intense and divisive politicking might have for US politics, society and the foreign policy in the years to come. Some of...Sep 5, 2016 1176 0 -
‘Smart thinking, not big capital, helps realize the American dream’
Like a majority of immigrants Shahid Hashmi came to the United States possessing just a few hundred dollars. But he also had something else, which few immigrants had – a Masters’ in Business Administration Yet, much of...Sep 1, 2016 1761 1