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What books help explain challenges facing Muslims and Islam
These are not normal times for a Muslim professor on a Western campus. At the beginning of each term, I calculate that students coming to my class have lived just about their entire lives in a...Jun 10, 2017 1431 0 -
Pakistan to sustain over 5 % economic growth rate in years ahead: World Bank
Gwadar deep seaport Photo: Umargondal/Wikimedia Commons Rebounding agrarian output, stable macroeconomic environment, expanding investments are creating conditions for a higher economic growth momentum for Pakistan with the GDP expected to be 5.5 in 2018, says the...Jun 6, 2017 1649 0 -
Intergovernmental panel warns against repercussions of inaction on climate change
Photo by Maryphillips shows drought in California via Wikimedia Commons The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – the international body for assessing the science related to climate change, which provides a scientific basis for governments at...Jun 5, 2017 1173 0 -
Todd Green – An American advocate of Muslims
I first visited Luther College, situated in a small bucolic Iowa town in America’s heartland, in 2004.I had been invited to deliver a public lecture on Islam as the College’s first-ever high-profile Muslim speaker. My host...Jun 3, 2017 1542 0 -
Israeli occupation policies, blockade ‘key cause’ of Palestinian suffering: UN report
A Palestinian girl inside her family’s partially destroyed home, looks at the destruction outside, in the Shejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City. Photo: UNICEF Israel’s occupation in the West Bank and the blockade of Gaza are the...Jun 1, 2017 1175 0 -
Human Rights leader slams Indian army chief’s praise for use of Kashmiris as human shield
Following Indian army chief’s praise for use of a Kashmiri man as human shield in the disputed territory, a Human rights leader has condemned Gen Bipin Rawat for showing “criminal leadership.” Executive Director of Human Rights...May 31, 2017 1061 0 -
American Muslims raise money for families of Oregon heroes
Community members gather for a vigil after Portland, Oregon train stabbings, Photo: Sceenshot/KOIN 6 TV, a CBS Affiliate American Muslims have hailed as heroes the two men in Portland, Oregon, who were killed when they came...May 29, 2017 1559 0 -
Trump extends Ramadan greetings; Vows partnership with Muslims for peaceful world
White House Photo by Cezary p/wikimedia President Donald Trump has wished a joyful Ramadan to Muslims around the world and reaffirmed his pledge to work with the Muslim countries in curbing terrorist activity for a peaceful...May 26, 2017 1266 0 -
Why Pakistan must deliver justice in the Panama Leaks case
Administration of justice and civilian supremacy over all national matters are the two hallmarks of democratic governance, and Pakistan has been in the midst of friction-filled struggle for both. The Panama Leaks corruption case against Prime Minister...May 26, 2017 1220 0 -
US encourages Pakistan-India dialogue to resolve South Asian tensions
With South Asia witnessing a dangerous escalation in the form of frequent exchange of fire in Kashmir, the United States has said it wants Pakistan and India to hold dialogue and build cooperation. A State Department...May 25, 2017 1160 0