India ranks 102 out of 132 nations on social development index
NEW YORK: India ranks 102nd among the 132 countries on the Social Progress Index, a measure of human wellbeing that goes beyond traditional economic measures such asGDP or per capita income. Of the BRICS countries —…
Fears in India over Modi’s Hindu ideology
Some fear that opposition leader Narendra Modi's ideology of Hindu nationalism could marginalise many Indians. The conservative Hindu ideology of the man likely to be India's next prime minister has…
US faces trade barriers from India, China in telecom sector
WASHINGTON: The US is facing a number of trade barriers in the telecommunication sector from India and China, a top Obama administration official said. "Barriers to trade in telecommunications-related goods…
Three youth picked during Crackdown
Three youth were arrested and taken to an unknown destination after government forces launched a search operation in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday. Police sources said after receiving inputs…
Afghanistan and the Democratic Process
History tells usthatCatherine the Great of Russia, who had added some 520,000 sq. km to Russian territory, mainly take away from the Ottoman Empire and the Polish Commonwealth, had…
Kashmir: third party Mediation
From time to time Pakistan calls upon the US to help resolve the Kashmir issue. The request was renewed by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his meeting with the US…
Deadly shooting at Fort Hood US military base leaves four dead and 16 injured
A shooting at Fort Hood military base in the US has left four people dead including the gunman. An official said 16 others have been wounded – some critically. The…
Lebanon faces worsening Syrian refugee Crisis
The United Nations has issued an appeal for more help as the number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon is now a million. Although it is estimated hundreds of thousands more undocumented Syrians are in…
Foreign exchange reserves exceed $10 billion
ISLAMABAD: The foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan crossed the of $10 billion threshold on March 31, 2014, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday. Pakistan’s total liquid reserves rose to $10.072…
Restored Zairat residency to be unveiled on Aug 14
QUETTA: Balochistan’s Chief Secretary says Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s Ziarat residency will be resorted and unveiled to the nation on August 14 in a grand ceremony. The Zairat residency was…