Iftikhar Ali
Iftikhar Ali is a veteran Pakistani journalist, former president of UN Correspondents Association, and a recipient of the Pride of Performance civil award-
2016 Election
Obama says Trump unfit for White House job; No let-up in Trump’s fight with Khans
President Barack Obama has declared Donald Trump unfit for White House leadership, calling on the leaders of the Republican Party to withdraw their backing from their party’s presidential nominee. “If you are repeatedly having to say what Trump... -
2016 Election
Convention boost helps Hillary Clinton regain lead over Trump
Hillary Clinton has moved past Donald Trump in polls with registered voters after last week’s Democratic Convention, leaving behind a race tie that emerged after Republican Convention about two weeks ago, two polls said Monday. A... -
2016 Election
Trump faces backlash for remarks against parents of American hero
Donald Trump’s remarks against parents of a fallen American soldier have come under fire from across the political spectrum, triggering widespread debates and spotlighting the Pakistani-American couple since their joint appearance at the Democratic National Convention.... -
India
US concerned over ‘rising intolerance’ in India after violence against Muslim women
The United States has asked India to do “everything in its power” to protect minorities, and bring to justice those responsible for the recent assault against two Muslim women for allegedly carrying cow beef . “We’re obviously... -
2016 Election
Accepting nomination, Hillary Clinton vows to build a better future
It was an epoch-making Thursday night for America and Hillary Clinton as she became the first woman to formally accept nomination of the Democratic Party. In a carefully constructed speech, Clinton presented herself as complete opposite... -
2016 Election
Trump asks Russia to hack Clinton emails
In an unusual urging, Donald Trump asked Russia on Wednesday to hack Hillary Clinton’s private email data and make public her emails during her term as America’s top diplomat. “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re... -
2016 Election
In backing Clinton, Sanders makes gracious call for unity
Senator Bernie Sanders was both gracious and clear in his key speech Monday night as he set the tone for Democratic National Convention that will formally nominate Hillary Clinton as the Party’s presidential candidate. The senator,... -
2016 Election
Former NY mayor Bloomberg to endorse Hillary Clinton
In a likely major boost for Democratic presumptive nominee former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will endorse Hillary Clinton during his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday. The news by The New York... -
India
Resolving Pakistan-India dispute over Kashmir requires international goodwill
A top United Nations counterterrorism official has said that a resolution of the Kashmir conflict between and India required goodwill of the member states. “We need also a goodwill of member states. How can we resolve... -
UN
Ex-Portuguese PM António Guterres Ieads race to be next U.N. chief
The Security Council held its first “straw poll” for the next secretary-general of the United Nations on Thursday, with António Guterres, a former Portuguese prime minister who served as U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees for 10...