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Unemployment among Hispanic-Americans at record low rate
A naturalization ceremony in Grand Canyon Park Photo: Grand Canyon National Park/Wikimedia Commons Unemployment among Hispanic-Americans hit a record low rate in July as the national economy continues to create more jobs in a variety of...Aug 5, 2018 918 0 -
UN rights body stands by Kashmir report calling out India for gross violations
The United Nations says it stands by its June 14 human rights report on Kashmir that accuses Indian troops of using excessive and deadly force against civilian protesters and seeks an international investigation. “I will still...Aug 3, 2018 1009 0 -
What is Imran Khan’s biggest challenge?
Photo: Chatham House/Wikimedia Imran Khan has won perhaps the biggest prize of his life with a victory in 2018 elections that has come after more than two decades of political strife. That win, however, comes at...Aug 2, 2018 1399 0 -
Kashmir and the Tom Cruise thriller
Tom Cruise’s latest film Mission: Impossible – Fallout may have hit screens around thee world as a blockbuster but India is unhappy with the mention of occupied Kashmir – a UN-recognized disputed territory. Kashmir is one...Aug 1, 2018 1107 0 -
In Swat, an organization strives for health and education for women, children
The world has come to know Swat through the extraordinary Malala and how she stood up heroically for girls’ education. It is also well worth taking the time to learn of Swat’s other extraordinary female heroes....Jul 29, 2018 1672 0 -
US, China, India should facilitate Imran Khan’s way toward change: NYT
Acknowledging that Imran Khan’s election victory this week represents an opportunity for change in a country – mired in a range of problems – a major American newspaper has said the U.S., China and India should...Jul 28, 2018 1588 0 -
U.S. to look for opportunities to work with new Pakistan government
While acknowledging the the courage of Pakistani people for their participation in July 25 elections, the United States has said it will look for opportunities to work with the new government to advance security and stability...Jul 26, 2018 830 0 -
Naya Pakistan rejects political dynasties
Twenty two years after forming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has won victory for his party in Wednesday’s general elections in the South Asian country of huge importance to world powers. With 120 seats in the National Assembly,...Jul 26, 2018 1055 0 -
Pakistanis go to polls with Naya Pakistan vs Dynastic Politics contest
While powerful dynasties in Pakistan appear to be running out of steam, they still wield a huge influence over the country’s evolving political landscape. The July 25 election marks a rare emergence of a relatively new...Jul 24, 2018 891 0 -
E-governance and data critical to dealing with natural disasters
Photo Credit: Fabio Lanari/Wikimedia Commons Sharing information and data have long been considered key to mitigating losses from natural disasters but e-governance has stepped up the pace of response and safety precautions to deal with calamities....Jul 24, 2018 983 0