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Muhammad Ali, a universal soldier for common humanity : Bill Clinton
Interfaith leaders, personal tears and collective tributes, world’s sadness over the loss and celebration of Muhammad Ali’s achievements, almost all things seemed to have come together in a moment of time to say farewell to the...Jun 11, 2016 1016 0 -
Who could be Hillary Clinton’s VP pick?
Having virtually clinched the Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton is in search of a “most qualified” vice presidential candidate in the run up to next month’s convention for November 8 election. “I’m looking at the most qualified...Jun 9, 2016 827 0 -
Pakistani American honored for 50-state marathon feat
Pakistani-American athlete Agha Hasnain has accomplished a marathon mission – completing the run in all 50 US states. This week Pakistani-American Congress honored him with an award on the Capitol Hill, hailing him as a tremendous...Jun 9, 2016 1739 0 -
Pakistan’s economy to expand in years ahead: World Bank
The World Bank says Pakistan will register a 4.5 % GDP growth this year as economic activity picks up in the second largest South Asian economy. Pakistan’s economy – helped by an upbeat macro-economic outlook, low...Jun 9, 2016 854 0 -
UN appoints new military observer to monitor Kashmir violations
The United Nations has appointed Major General Per Lodin of Sweden as Chief Military Observer to monitor the ceasefire in disputed Jammu and Kashmir region, one of the most heavily militarized regions. Lodin will head the...Jun 8, 2016 843 0 -
Clinton reaches a milestone; first woman to be presidential nominee
Hillary Clinton became the first ever woman presumptive Democratic nominee Tuesday evening. She has broken a high ceiling, and taken an important step in her quest for White House. Her rise to the top political level...Jun 8, 2016 876 1 -
Will IT advancement rescue Pakistani economy?
Saad Hussain, a software prodigy based in Lahore, the IT Capital of Pakistan, sent ripples in world’s software industry by developing a user-friendly app for blackberry phone a couple of years ago, winning acclaim at home...Jun 8, 2016 896 0 -
Hillary Clinton has nomination within her grasp
Even before Tuesday’s crucial round of primaries, an AP survey has declared Hillary Clinton as winner of the nomination race, which has dragged on due to the a feisty fight Democratic contender Bernie Sanders has put...Jun 7, 2016 852 0 -
Alarming rise in refugee drownings in the Mediterranean
May was one of the deadliest months for refugees and immigrants escaping Middle Eastern and African conflicts and impoverished regions to cross into Europe through risky journey on the Mediterranean Sea. The last week alone saw at...Jun 6, 2016 1104 0 -
Indian nuclear suppliers group bid and implications of exceptions
On the eve of Indian prime minister’s visit to the United States – during which the Obama Administration is expected to back India’s search for securing membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group – a major newspaper...Jun 5, 2016 972 0