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Pollution, the largest killer, claims 12.6 million lives every year: New Report
A UN file photo shows birds scavenging for food amidst the debris at the landfill in Danbury, Connecticut Credit:Evan Schneider A stunning new report says every part of the planet and every person is affected by...Nov 18, 2017 1184 0 -
Pakistan’s discovery of 1700-year-old Buddha spotlights heritage, tourism potential
The discovery of a 1700-year-old in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has rekindled international interest in Pakistan’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. According to Abdul Samad, director of archaeology and museums department, the 14-meter-high statue discovered during excavation in...Nov 17, 2017 1805 0 -
Kabul acknowledges TTP operates in Afghan insecure areas
Kabul has admitted publicly that the anti-Pakistan militant group TTP operates in the insecure Afghan areas, reinforcing Islamabad’s claim that the group uses Afghanistan for cross-border attacks inside Pakistan. Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah during his...Nov 17, 2017 1082 0 -
Alarming rise in Afghan opium production to fuel militancy, regional troubles
Opium poppy field in Afghanistan. Photo: IRIN/UN The United Nations is ringing alarm bells that the production of opium in Afghanistan – a major source of the Taliban insurgency – has seen an 87 per cent production...Nov 16, 2017 1074 0 -
Pakistani exporters eye opportunity after Indian rice fails EU quality test
Views and News photo of a popular rice dish at Aabshaar Restaurant in Springfield, Virginia Pakistan’s rice exporters have sought government’s support to capture India’s US $ 260 million business in the European market after the...Nov 16, 2017 1288 0 -
Angelina Jolie rebukes sexual violence against Rohingya women in Myanmar
Photo:Screenshot/CBC News While calling for action to combat sexual violence against women in societies around the world, Angelina Jolie has said almost every Rohingya woman refugee is a victim of assault meant to terrorize the community...Nov 16, 2017 1574 0 -
The Quaid’s daughter lived 100 years of the core of his character
Written a lot has been what Dina Jinnah was. So let’s take a look at what she was not. She was not a crass opportunist; she was not a power-grabber; she was not an exploiter of her...Nov 16, 2017 1438 0 -
How will you share your life’s milestone – social media or in person?
Photo: Brian Solis and JESS3/Wikimedia Got an exciting news about career, business or any other life event to celebrate? How will you share it – the traditional way, rush to dear and near ones and announce...Nov 16, 2017 1895 0 -
Pakistan origin innovators on Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list
A collage of four Pakistani origin entrepreneurs Photos: Courtesy Forbes magazine Forbes magazine has listed four Pakistani origin young entrepreneurs in its ’30 Under 30′ picks for the 2018 edition, recognizing individuals advancing work in fields...Nov 15, 2017 1512 0 -
RNC breaks ties with Roy Moore after sexual misconduct allegations
Photo: Screenshot/NBC News In the wake of several women coming out with sexual harassment claims against Senate candidate Roy Moore, the Republican National Committee has broken fundraising ties with the politician. The Hill reported Tuesday evening...Nov 15, 2017 1004 0
