Iftikhar Ali
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NYT brings out an artist’s portrayal of painful life in Kashmir lockdown
Much of the world may have had a taste of coronavirus-forced lockdown but for the people of Kashmir another much stricter clampdown– with no access to the Internet, food supplies, and no freedom of expression or...June 12, 2020 699 0 -
‘The Press provides antidote to epidemic of misinformation’
UN Secretary General marked the World Press Freedom Day with the observation that the Press provides an antidote to conspiracies and misinformation circulating at the time of coronavirus pandemic. “The press provides the antidote: verified, scientific,...May 2, 2020 1739 0 -
UN alarmed as governments charge, arrest journalists for criticizing COVID-19 responses
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, governments in several countries are reacting ham-handedly to media accounts critical of their responses and nearly 40 journalists have reportedly been arrested or charged. The United Nations and International Press...April 26, 2020 1846 0 -
Trump says temporarily suspending immigration into US amid coronavirus crisis
President Trump said Monday he will issue an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States in order to protect jobs for Americans in the midst of coronavirus pandemic. “In light of the attack...April 21, 2020 676 0 -
Stars in virtual concert echo ‘One World: Toghether At Home’ to back fight against coronavirus
Lady Gaga, pictured above during a 2017 JWT Toronto performance, curated the solidarity show, Image: Marcel de Groot via Wikimedia A virtual concert featuring some of the most popular musicians raised more than $127 million for the...April 20, 2020 1918 0 -
Even as nations unite against coronavirus, India continues discriminatory policies against Muslims
By Iftikhar Ali and Muhammad Luqman The coronavirus may be scuttling world economies and posing one of the gravest challenges to humanity since the WWII. But New Delhi is not showing any sign of abating in...April 4, 2020 756 0 -
Developing world needs $1 trillion debt freeze, $1.5 trillion investment to survive coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus will push more than six billion living in developing countries to the edge of financial disaster and they will need a $2.5 trillion rescue plan to survive the setback. The UN trade and development...April 2, 2020 651 0 -
A field hospital to open in New York’s Central Park as coronavirus cases rise
A humanitarian organization is putting in place an emergency field hospital in New York City’s Central Park to treat a growing number of coronavirus infections. New York has been one of the the worst affected cities...March 30, 2020 1210 0 -
Sans concerted response, coronavirus could take away 25 million jobs worldwide
The coronavirus pandemic could put a high premium on the economy and kill 25 million jobs if world capitals do not coordinate their efforts and mount a concerted response to the disease, a preliminary study of...March 20, 2020 613 0 -
Even diplomacy, known for dodging difficulties, is not immune to coronavirus
The United Nations, being the highest diplomatic forum, is an arena for world’s best and the brightest to navigate some subtle straits of diplomacy to advance their respective countries’ interest. But this weekend, the usually bustling...March 15, 2020 587 0
