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Trump, Conservatism and Liberalism
The victory of President Donald Trump in the United States and rise of Conservatism elsewhere in the West have been described, among other things, a direct consequence of the failure of liberalism and the moderate leadership...Feb 13, 2017 2621 1 -
US, Pakistan look to work closely as Washington transitions to Trump era
The United States and Pakistan will maintain a close bilateral relationship, officials of both countriees said a week ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s assumes charge of the White House. Since his November 8, 2016 election, Trump...Jan 15, 2017 1110 0 -
The play Noor and the Light we all need for a peaceful world
Photo : Character Ali, played by author Sam Hickey in an American University stage reading of play Noor A look at the news coverage of events over the past few months would suggest that Muslims and...Jan 13, 2017 1425 1 -
US, UN voice concern over disappearance of Pakistani bloggers
The United States has voiced concern over recent disappearances of Pakistani bloggers, expressing the hope that Pakistan would soon be able to find and return them to their families. “We are deeply concerned over reports about...Jan 13, 2017 953 0 -
What Donald Trump needs to do to Make America Great Again
Photo by Michael Vadon via Wikimedia Commons, Donald Trump addressing rally in Laconia, New Hampshire, July 16, 2015 In coming days, much will be said and written about the coming administration of America’s new President, Donald...Jan 11, 2017 899 0 -
Trump’s Attorney General nominee Sessions opposes Muslim entry ban
Jeff Sessions speaking at an event in Washington, DC. Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions has said he would not support a Muslim entry ban, and...Jan 11, 2017 1233 0 -
Muhammad Ali’s powerful message of peace and equality
How to describe legacy of the man who embodied so many attributes of human greatness, and whose achievements transcend borders and eras and continue to inspire so many millions? In fact, a befitting account of all...Dec 31, 2016 3766 0 -
How Trump and Obama reacted to Castro’s death
Featured Image: Fidel Castro speaking in Havana, 1978. Photo by Marcelo Montecino via Wikimedia Commons The death of Fidel Castro, who remained a figure of contrasting and divergent descriptions to Cubans and the world – as revolutionary...Nov 26, 2016 1064 0 -
In emotional concession speech, Hillary Clinton urges pluralism
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate, who lost Tuesday’s election to Donald Trump, has said the Republican is going to be president of all Americans. “Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an...Nov 9, 2016 1135 0 -
Amnesty International slams Pakistan crackdown on opposition; urges release of activists
As the Nawaz Sharif government continued heavy-handed action against PTI protesters, Amnesty International urged Islamabad to “immediately and unconditionally” release hundreds of opposition activists and “lift restrictions on their movement. In a statement the AI asked...Nov 1, 2016 812 0