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US greets Pakistan on Independence Day
Greeting the Pakistanis on their Independence Day, U.S. Secretary of State Mike said Washington looks forward to strengthening its partnership with Pakistan in the years to come. In a message on the occasion of their 74th...Aug 14, 2020 655 0 -
Plasma Transfusion Treatment for COVID-19 in Pakistan – Hope and Caution
Can transfusion of plasma from the body of a person who has recovered from COVID-19, be a magical cure for averting coronavirus infection? There is still very little empirical evidence to prove this proposition, one way...Jun 27, 2020 1120 0 -
Tariq Aziz – The stuff cultural icons are made of
Those of us who grew up in the golden era of Pakistan Television can vividly recall how important a role Tariq Aziz played in popularizing the channel with his trademark “Neelam Ghar – a quiz and...Jun 17, 2020 1531 0 -
Coronavirus, locust invasion push Pakistan into negative growth for the first time in 68 years
The twin monsters of coronavirus and locust invasion have pushed Pakistan into negative territory, causing a contraction of 0.38 per cent in growth – something that the country has not witnessed in almost seven decades. Even...Jun 12, 2020 750 0 -
Developing world needs $1 trillion debt freeze, $1.5 trillion investment to survive coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus will push more than six billion living in developing countries to the edge of financial disaster and they will need a $2.5 trillion rescue plan to survive the setback. The UN trade and development...Apr 2, 2020 660 0 -
Why coronavirus may be Europe’s biggest challenge since WWII
Colosseum in Rome, Italy, Image Credit: David Salik With the epicenter of deadly coronavirus pandemic now in Europe, the continent – a model of peace and social welfare, and a global hub of tourism over the...Mar 15, 2020 774 0 -
Coronavirus outbreak likely to cost world economy $1 trillion
The coronavirus-triggered uncertainty is likely to cost the global economy $1 trillion in 2020 with possible ramifications for all countries, the UN’s trade and development agency said Monday in its latest report as stocks plunged in...Mar 10, 2020 693 0 -
A strong Pakistan will be in U.S. interest – New Washington think tank study
As the U.S. prepares to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan after this week’s Pakistan-facilitated peace deal – that paves the way for negotiations between Kabul and the Afghan Taliban – a new study Wednesday called for...Mar 3, 2020 977 0 -
Let’s not forget common sense in our defense against coronavirus offense
We are living in a world facing a strange kind of seemingly unstoppable challenge – some would say it’s very much a biological warfare from the pages of a fiction book. The coronavirus has no boundaries...Feb 29, 2020 934 0 -
Trump expected to raise Kashmir, religious freedom issues during India visit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss a range of issues – from trade and investment to Kashmir and citizenship amendment act – during his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to...Feb 22, 2020 739 0