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Cricket frenzy, summer heat, regional rivalry sizzle South Asia ahead of Pakistan-Indian clash
South Asians are once again in the grip of rivalry – this time it’s the cricket fever sweeping Pakistan and India that is pushing people and politicians to the edge alike. The two sides will test...Jun 14, 2019 1134 0 -
‘Value-added food exports can help ease Pakistan’s economic troubles’
Image: A Pandak Farms orange orchard A pioneer in high-tech farming in Pakistan, Mossadaq Chughtai, says increasing exportable agricultural products and value-added food items can greatly help the country in meeting the economic challenges Amplifying exportable surpluses...Jun 14, 2019 1046 0 -
What is the way forward for Pakistan when 56% of budget goes to debt servicing?
So, what has forced Pakistan to come up with a bleak budget for the new year? Is it the dismal growth at just over three percent of GDP, the fulfilment of IMF bailout conditions or sloganeering...Jun 12, 2019 790 0 -
New study calls for a Declaration of Digital Interdependence
The digital technology should help shape an inclusive future, safety and opportunity for all, pitches a new UN tech report. “The Age of Digital Interdependence” is a work of the UN High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation,...Jun 11, 2019 1039 0 -
Media freedoms under attack in democracies and authoritarian states alike
It might have been almost unthinkable until a few years ago but many democracies around the world are resorting to new forms of curbs and attacks against journalism. The latest Freedom House report says independent media...Jun 6, 2019 807 0 -
Pakistani-American’s company to have David Cameron as chair of advisory board
Afiniti, the world’s leading provider of AI-based behavioral pairing technology, has appointed David Cameron, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Chair of its Advisory Board, the company owned by Pakistani-American Zia Chishti, announced this week. Cameron...Jun 4, 2019 733 0 -
U.S. says prepared to hold talks with Iran without preconditions
The United States is calming down fears of another conflict in the broader Middle East with the top American diplomat’s latest statement that holds out the possibility of Washington holding talks with Iran without any preconditions....Jun 2, 2019 755 0 -
A poet’s anguish: ‘They are taking them away’
sullen shine the stars the moon in agony aloof so still stand the palm trees the seasons are bearing my dreams away sanity suspended while all the dark horrors of the mind uncoil slowly snakely settle...Jun 2, 2019 699 0 -
Trump ends multi-billion dollar trade concessions program for India
President Donald Trump has decided to end a trade concession program for India, under which New Delhi exported nearly $5 billion of goods to the United States. The Administration’s decision to terminate the Generalized System of...Jun 1, 2019 811 0 -
Are we making Artificial Intelligence work for all?
Apparently, Artificial Intelligence is benefiting all with ease in some of the key fields like small business, communication, medical and transportation. Coupled with machine learning is the ubiquitous use of the Internet of Things. They are...May 30, 2019 748 0