December2016
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Muhammad Ali’s powerful message of peace and equality
How to describe legacy of the man who embodied so many attributes of human greatness, and whose achievements transcend borders and eras and continue to inspire so many millions? In fact, a befitting account of all...December 31, 2016 3653 0 -
Over 80 percent of largest American Housing markets improving: Report
Photo by Robertafelice via Wikimedia Commons shows houses in alternating cream, yellow and gray brick in Bushwick, Brooklyn More than 80 percent of the top 100 housing markets across the United States are steadily improving in...December 30, 2016 774 0 -
Why Pakistan has not overcome its energy crisis yet
Tarbela Dam during 2010 floods Photo Credit: Paul Duncan, U.S. Marine Corps via Wikimedia Commons This week Pakistan made its latest nuclear power project – a 340 MW Chashma-3 (C-3) plant – operational and connected it...December 29, 2016 930 0 -
US says two-state solution of Israeli-Palestinian conflict in ‘serious jeopardy’
View of Beitar Ilit, Israeli settlement Photo Credit Yoninah via Wikimedia Commons Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that the United States allowed the passage a U.N. condemnation of Israel’s settlement policies as the only...December 28, 2016 748 0 -
A celebration of Pakistani American businesswoman’s inspiring success story
That sustained business success in the highly competitive environment of Washington metro area requires both innovation and cultivation of relations was evident at a celebratory event marking Pakistani American entrepreneur Tehmina Khan’s spectacular success journey. “I...December 28, 2016 3332 1 -
First Afghan female air force pilot applies for U.S. asylum
Nilofar Rahmani accepting her pilot wings at a ceremony in May 2013 Photo Credit: Senior Airman Scott Saldukas US Air Force via Wikimedia Commons Capt. Nilofar Rahmani, the first female pilot in the Afghan air force,...December 27, 2016 813 0 -
Make America Great Again… Again – A Perspective
Photo credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons It won’t be long before the United States, for the 58th time in American history, marks the inauguration of a President to a four-year term in office. Inevitably, commentators...December 27, 2016 1039 0 -
How technology is shaping shopping trends and commerce
What do you like most about visiting malls and stores for shopping? Feeling the instant joy of touching new clothes, jewelry, wearing shoes, or holding the latest gadget in the palm of your hand? Excitement and...December 26, 2016 1031 0 -
Energy innovation : Pakistani students learn entrepreneurial skills at Arizona State University
Despite recent foreign investments in a variety of energy projects including alternative sources, Pakistan continues to struggle to overcome its frequent power outages. While large scale projects may ease some of the long-running problems, experts have...December 25, 2016 1390 0 -
With US abstention, UN Security Council declares Israeli settlements illegal
UN Photo/Manuel Elias With United States abstaining, the U.N. Security Council on Friday approved a resolution demanding Israel stop building settlements on occupied Palestinian territory and declaring all such constructions since the 1967 war, including in...December 24, 2016 753 0