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The speech that defeated the cruelest tyrant
Once I was at my office at the HEC in Islamabad and a government employee of a junior rank next to my office came to say salaam to me, probably curious about one of the few...Sep 5, 2020 3177 1 -
Coronavirus disruption causes loss of $320 billion in tourism exports
Shutdowns of global travel and trade in the midst of raging coronavirus pandemic have cost the world $320 billion in tourism exports, and the recovery appears to be a slow-paced process. Data from the UN World...Sep 2, 2020 719 0 -
Digital finance helps millions of Pakistanis during pandemic
The digital tools have rescued people in the COVID-19 lock downs like no other thing and the use the use of technology has demonstrated the potential of digital finance to provide relief for millions around the...Aug 27, 2020 1341 0 -
UN reports stigma and violence against communities since coronavirus breakout
The United Nations has warned of rising intolerance against vulnerable communities around the world since the outbreak of coronavirus often manifesting itself in the form of blaming campaign and violence. “A surge in stigma and racist...Aug 22, 2020 695 0 -
Pakistani-American scientist is the first woman to be dean of MIT’s School of Science
Nergis Mavalvala, a famed Pakistani-American astrophysicist, will be the new dean of the School of Science at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology from next month. She will be the first woman to serve as dean...Aug 18, 2020 9175 10 -
Reclaiming the ideals of Indian pluralism and coexistence
India is one of the first nations on the earth to practice pluralism, respecting the others’ otherness. While the Hindu ethos considers the world as one family, also known as Vasudhaiva Kutumbukum, the Islamic, Christian, and...Aug 15, 2020 963 0 -
India and Pakistan: Searching for Humanity in South Asia
Relations between India and Pakistan have entered a period of darkness, as the Indian and Pakistani governments refuse to engage in any sort of dialogue. The South Asian giants continue to spar over a range of...Aug 15, 2020 1002 0 -
Kamala Haaris as VP pick generates enthusiasm among Americans of South Asian origin
Senator Kamila Harris, who has been picked as running mate by presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, is a star on the rise known for strong positions on national and foreign policy issues. As the first black candidate...Aug 12, 2020 976 0 -
A sunset view from above the clouds
I took these photos during when I traveled this past weekend to a vantage spot above the clouds at Skyland Lodge in Shenandoah National Park. It was 15 degrees cooler than baking Washington with grand views from Stony Man...Aug 11, 2020 837 0 -
Where does hope lie in trying times?
In a time of misunderstanding among different communities, a rising pandemic, and adjustments in a new digital era, where can individuals find a beacon of light? On July 16th, Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, former Pakistani High Commissioner...Aug 5, 2020 1300 0
