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The challenges facing Pakistani journalists
Journalism in the rapidly changing environment has a lot of new opportunities. However, it also faces many new challenges. In several developing countries, challenges facing working journalists outweigh opportunities, especially when journalists investigate corruption and misuse...Dec 3, 2017 2198 0 -
Why prickly cactus could soon be an essential tasty food
Stamen of fish hook cactus, Photo: SKsiddhartthan/Wikimedia Commons The days of the thorny cactus being dismissed as worthless and invasive species are over as the harsh realities of climate change is pushing agriculturalists to market it...Dec 1, 2017 2287 0 -
When will the rulers learn that overstay is another name for ignominy?
Tahrir Square in Cairo February 2011, Photo: Jonathan Rashad/Wikimedia Commons Mugabe’s ignominy in Zimbabwe ending a 37-year misrule is reminiscent of Pakistan’s own political history. Overstay has been the core problem. And not knowing when to...Dec 1, 2017 1029 0 -
Trump may replace Tillerson with CIA Director Pompeo as top American diplomat
Mike Pompeo, Photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons President Trump could oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and replace him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, according to a report in The New York Times Thursday. The change in...Nov 30, 2017 1016 0 -
Small Business Saturday 2017 sees 108 million consumers spend $ 12.9 billion
An estimated 108 million consumers reported shopping or dining at local independently-owned businesses across the United States on 2017 Small Business Saturday, in a sign of encouragement for local enterprises. According to data from the 2017...Nov 30, 2017 1015 0 -
Safeguarding the smart nation
Photo: ITU Singapore enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in the world. While most types of crimes are decreasing, cyber crimes in Singapore nearly doubled in proportion between 2014 and last year, rising from 7.9%...Nov 29, 2017 1100 0 -
Cyber Monday 2017 shopping soars to $6.59 billion amid high consumer confidence
Photo: Intel Free Press/Wikimedia Commons Americans spent $ 6.59 billion this Cyber Monday, making it the largest online shopping day with phone sales touching $ 2 billion in a single day for the first time. The...Nov 28, 2017 934 0 -
Saying goodbye to Net Neutrality – what’s your (s)take?
Photo: Fabio Lanari/Wikimedia Commons This month the Federal Communications Commission announced its intent to eliminate rules that currently make the Internet available to all without any discrimination in speed and content just like other utilities under...Nov 27, 2017 1900 0 -
Just 1 in 10 American adults consume enough vegetables and fruits- New Study
Photo: Kcdtsg/Wikimedia Commons Rich in fibers and vitamins and low in fat, vegetables have long been known as hugely beneficial part of the diet. But lately, Americans seem to be turning away from fruits and vegetables...Nov 27, 2017 1170 0 -
‘Angels Within’ creates excitement ahead of Sunday’s D.C. premiere
In a time of conflicting clamor, it is hard for those serving quietly to make their voices heard. Noor Naghmi, a Pakistani-American actor and producer, has attempted to give voice to medical doctors from his country...Nov 26, 2017 2425 0