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Pakistan makes historic move to mainstream militancy-hit tribal areas
Pakistani tribal areas, Credit: Hbtila at en.wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons In a development likely to boost economic development of Pakistan’s remote tribal regions – which have been a scene of militancy in the post-911 years – the country’s...May 25, 2018 902 0 -
Future uncertain as Trump cancels summit with North Korea
A map showing Sea of Japan and countries surrounding North Korea Credit: Chris 73/Wikimedia Commons Citing “tremendous anger and open hostility” toward the United States, President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled next month’s planned summit with...May 24, 2018 1155 0 -
How can U.S., Pakistan address mutual concerns and salvage the key relationship?
The Soviet invasion in 1979 precipitated a large influx of Afghans into Pakistan, mainly from the Kabul elite, the affluent bought up residential homes and even small businesses, mainly in transportation. As the war reached the...May 24, 2018 918 0 -
Virginia’s annual tourism revenues soar to $25 billion
George Washington Masonic National Memorial glitters in holidays glow as seen from Kings Street Old Town Alexandria Photo: Views and News Virginia boosted its annual tourism revenues to $25 billion in 2017, representing a 4.4 percent increase...May 24, 2018 927 0 -
Human rights backslide almost everywhere
Syrian and Irani refugees arrive at Skyla Sykamia in Lesvos Greece, October 2015 Credit: Ggia/Wikimedia Commons The UN is expressing alarm over growing disrespect for human rights around the world, with Europe’s hate toward migrants being...May 23, 2018 869 0 -
New report: Record opium in Afghanistan fuels militancy, drug trade & political instability
Opium poppy field in Afghanistan. Photo: IRIN A new report is warning against implications of record opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, saying it has caused rise in illegal drug trafficking, fueled militancy and political instability. The...May 22, 2018 838 0 -
Senator Kaine: U.S., Pakistan should be partners in the fight against terror
Senator Tim Kaine has said the U.S. and Pakistan should work as partners in combating terrorist operating in Afghanistan-Pakistan border region. Kaine, who was the Democratic vice presidential candidate in the 2016 election noted while the...May 21, 2018 1319 0 -
In concert with the times
Photo: Screenshot/ABC News The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was not just another regal occasion of pomp and pageantry at Windsor Castle. Blessed by an electrifying African-American Bishop, the marriage between the Prince and...May 20, 2018 1199 0 -
China to take steps to ‘substantially’ reduce U.S. trade deficit
File Photo: Trump speaking in Beijing after talks with Xi Jinping November 9, 2017, Credit: Screenshot/White House official YouTube China and the United States have developed consensus on taking effective measures to “substantially” reduce Washington’s trade...May 19, 2018 823 0 -
Pompeo condoles death of Pakistani student in Texas school shooting
Photo: Facebook Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed condolences to the family of Pakistan Exchange program student Sabika Sheikh, who was among the victims of deadly shooting in Santa Fe High School in Texas on...May 19, 2018 1323 0