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Women Are at the Heart of Development in Pakistan
Aug 9, 2017 Those looking at Pakistan from the outside often miss stories about change-makers who do their country proud.Crossing borders
May 28, 2016 A PARADOX of the modern age is that as the world shrinks to become what Marshal McLuhan termed a global village, borders that separate people from one another are proliferating and becoming increasingly impenetrable legally. This is happening in an age when mobility is on the rise and people are leaving home in larger numbers than before. Some have experienced migration thrice in their lifetime. Generally, writers and analysts focus on the political, economic and sociological dimension of crossing borders. Attention is focused on governments’ policies of making foreigners’ entry difficult into their country, the impact migration has on the host nations’ economy/politics and the challenges of integrating migrants from diverse cultures into a cohesive society. There is yet another aspect of crossing borders — the human aspect.
Mind-Boggling Conundrums in the Middle East
Apr 15, 2015 As we look to the future of the Afghanistan-Pakistan area, it’s important to understand the historic role of American geostrategic shenanigans. A shifting global economic balance and the fortunes of American arms manufacturers are further complicating matters.As we look to the future of the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, it’s important to understand the historic role of American geostrategic shenanigans.
Pakistan’s Youth: The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Oct 23, 2014 The so-called youth bulge in Pakistan has now become visible.
How the Women of Pakistan Cope With War, Honor Killings and Prejudice
Jun 24, 2014 The West is flooded by news of all the incessant outrages, but by looking back at history we get a better understanding of what is happening in this forsaken country of ours. Progress is never linear.