October2016
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Political discussion on social media – interesting or annoying?
Do you like or dislike political stories and opinions on the social media while offline and all over the electronic and print media as well the talk of a long bitter campaign reaches pretty much all...October 28, 2016 1381 0 -
Indian Call Centers Scam : US Justice Department charges 61 in telefraud
The Department of Justice charged 61 individuals and entities for their alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organization that has victimized tens of thousands of persons in the United States through fraudulent schemes via call centers...October 27, 2016 851 0 -
Why is the Security Council not ending Syrian suffering?
With another 400 Syrians killed and 2000 more injured in besieged Aleppo alone, a UN humanitarian official has appealed to the Security Council for action to stop the bloodshed in the devastated Arab country. The latest...October 27, 2016 1096 0 -
Foreign policy challenges awaiting next US president
What will the next US president face as she, or he, takes over as the leader of the most powerful nation in the world? What are the issues that will draw the world’s attention once the...October 26, 2016 917 0 -
US backs Pakistan’s democratic government; upholds peaceful right of protest
As Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Imran Khan threatens to stage a mass protest against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, the United States has indicated its support for the elected government while also upholding the right to...October 26, 2016 705 0 -
Famous Nat Geo Afghan girl with piercing green eyes arrested in Pakistan
Sharbat Gula, the green-eyed ‘Afghan girl’ globally recognized for appearance on a 1985 issue cover of National Geographic magazine, is back in news. On Wednesday, Pakistani officials confirmed that she has been arrested in Peshawar for...October 26, 2016 5689 0 -
IMF Chief favors transparency, as Pakistan braces for political fight over corruption allegations
FEATURED IMAGE above shows Constitution Ave, Islamabad, Photo: By Zacharie Grossen via Wikimedia Commons Managing Director International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde has called Panama and Bahamas Leaks a matter of honesty, transparency and accountability. On the...October 26, 2016 1024 0 -
Pakistani politicians demand probe into security lapse after terror attack kills 60 policemen
In one of the deadliest attacks of the year, militants killed 60 under training police officers and over 100 others in Police Training College near Quetta in Southwestern province of Pakistan on Monday night. Prime Minister...October 25, 2016 725 0 -
‘Spread Hummus, Not Hate’ rallying cry echoes at American University
A rally of religious leaders, interfaith activists, academics and students at the American University pledged to work toward thwarting religious discrimination and bigotry in accordance with American ideals of pluralism and inclusiveness. Assembling under the banner...October 25, 2016 1584 1 -
Election 2016 : What’s Next as the Campaign Winds Down ?
The American presidential election is just days away, and the seemingly endless campaign that began almost two years ago will be over. Many in the US and around the world are looking forward to an end...October 25, 2016 844 0