April2016
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar endorses Hillary Clinton
Kareem Abdul Jabbar has endorsed Hillary Clinton as the best-suited candidate for the White House, saying the former secretary of state embodies both reason and idealism to lead America at a crucial time. In an op-ed...April 17, 2016 1532 0 -
The untold story of Pakistan’s thriving Sikh minority
In Lahore’s upscale Gulberg district, Bishan Singh has been earning handsomely from his cloth trade in a manner that brings him both recognition and money. His business success has seen Singh double his fortunes in just five...April 16, 2016 1501 0 -
Nothing like passion for journalism
It is not my the GPS in my car but my life’s GPS that took lots of reroutings as I swerved from an ultimate route. I studied in a French convent school and one day suddenly Urdu language...April 16, 2016 1872 3 -
Clinton, Sanders clash ahead of New York primary
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders clashed in a contentious debate to sell their messages ahead of critical New York Primary next week that may well determine the future of the two Democratic presidential nomination race. Senator...April 15, 2016 994 0 -
Panama Papers Shockwaves – Legal Recourse or Public Pressure?
Seen as the biggest corporate data leak in history, the so-called Panama Papers continue to rattle the tax authorities around the World, as they scramble to plug loopholes that were so immaculately exploited by wealthy...April 14, 2016 916 0 -
Most Americans say libraries serve well
The number of people visiting local libraries in the United States may be declining but libraries continue to get higher levels of approval among users as they diversify means of sharing information and knowledge in step with latest...April 13, 2016 813 0 -
Panama Papers Scandal : PM Sharif struggles to wriggle out
The Panama Papers have taken Pakistani politics by storm, turning Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif into a beleaguered figure after revelations that his daughter and two sons had offshore companies listed in their names. The unprecedented reaction...April 12, 2016 931 0 -
Immigrants give US unique edge : New Study
As the US election season draws a mix of reactions from candidates on the issue of immigration – from xenophobic rejection to reform and inclusivity – a new study highlights immigrants bring enormous economic benefits to...April 12, 2016 917 0 -
The enigmatic case of Pakistani fashion heartthrob
Even after one year of court trial, Ayyan Ali, Pakistan’s stunningly beautiful super model is still not out of woods in a dollars smuggling case that remains a mystery despite incessant mainstream and social media focus. This...April 11, 2016 1112 0 -
US tightening noose around tax evaders
After making it harder for U.S. companies to avoid taxes through foreign merger, the Obama administration is preparing to unveil a new plan that will expose people using cover of shell companies to hide wealth and...April 9, 2016 822 0