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More than 40 children killed in Israeli-Palestinian conflict – UN
The United Nations on Saturday said the weeklong Israeli-Palestinian crisis has killed more than 40 children as it urged immediate de-escalation ahead of an emergency meeting of the Security Council. The fighting broke out over a...May 15, 2021 640 0 -
World could have prevented the pandemic with swift actions – Independent study
A new report has documented what was known commonly – many countries wasted time in taking preventive measures to keep the coronavirus pandemic from spreading globally. In its study, the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and...May 15, 2021 756 0 -
In long-awaited move, overseas Pakistanis get right to vote
Pakistanis living abroad welcomed Islamabad’s move to allow them to be participants in the political fortunes of their country of origin with the grant of the right to vote in general elections. Prime Minister Imran Khan...May 8, 2021 770 0 -
A prayer for coexistence in the time of pandemic
In a typical, non-pandemic year, the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC hosts an Interfaith Iftar Dinner during every Ramadan with direct interpersonal interaction and dialogue among people of diverse backgrounds. But this is not a...May 8, 2021 1418 0 -
Pakistan eyes big business prospects with inclusion on Amazon Sellers List
In a promising development for entrepreneurship, Pakistani businesses would now be able to use the global e-commerce platform Amazon to sell their products from within the country after the giant platform added the South Asian country...May 7, 2021 697 0 -
Why majority of social media users avoid commenting on political, social issues?
Backlash concerns are among the reservations the social media users in the United States face when it comes to choosing to express views on political and social issues. Even at the height of the political season –...May 5, 2021 820 0 -
Pakistan finally has its own clinically tested ventilator amid deadly COVID wave
Pakistan has finally okayed its first indigenously developed intensive care unit ventilator as the country recorded the highest number of deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan approved the equipment...Apr 29, 2021 1376 0 -
What makes Nomadland such a great film?
Chloé Zhao, Director of film Nomadland Image Credit: Vegafi / Wikimedia Commons The other day, I saw a revealing movie-cum-documentary on a less-spotlighted facet of American life, called “Nomadland,” which won the best picture at the...Apr 28, 2021 1303 0 -
How flowering of a great Jewish philosopher showed fruits of diversity in Andalusia
When we hear the phrase “the Dark Ages,” we most likely picture a version of Europe far from modernity. However, as I’ve learned throughout my Islam in Europe course at American University, taught by Ambassador Akbar...Apr 28, 2021 1678 0 -
Former police officer Chauvin found guilty on all counts in George Floyd’s death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd, whose death in custody following the officer’s kneeling on Floyd’s neck sparked nationwide protests and international focus...Apr 21, 2021 534 0