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Zubair Khan

" Holder of three bachelor (honours) degrees in administration, management and strategic studies. Possess more than 40 years of experience on various managerial and adminstrative posts of private and public organizations. Contributes to Urdu and English periodicals regularly. Currently engaged as in charge Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Croatia

Populism on the rise

Source: CNN Voters in the Netherlands head to the polls Wednesday in an election widely seen as an indicator of populist sentiment across Europe. With the first round of the French presidential election just over a month away and Germany headed to the ballot box later this year, the Dutch […]

Camel racing

Source: CNN Deep in the heart of the United Arab Emirates, the ancient sport of camel racing is enjoying a resurgence. In keeping with the region’s rapid development from gulf outpost to economic hotspot, prize money for winning camels can now be upwards of $2 million. One bull camel was reportedly sold […]

Worse than Wilders?

Source: CNN Amsterdam, the Netherlands (CNN)Khalid Jone is — in theory — one of the lucky ones. He fled bloodshed in Sudan after his family was killed in bomb attacks, and made it to safety in the Netherlands. “You’re not looking for work, or to start a new life. You’re […]

Brexit: The Latest

Source:CNN Britain could begin the formal process of leaving the European Union as early as Tuesday if legislation approving the move passes its final hurdles on Monday. Both houses of the UK parliament will vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill later. If it is passed, the bill would allow Prime […]

Intruder breaches White House grounds

Source: CNN A man carrying a backpack was arrested Friday night after breaching security at the White House complex and was discovered by a Secret Service officer by the south entrance to the executive residence, officials said. The incident happened just before midnight while President Donald Trump was at the […]

Blind faith

Source: Dawn By Irfan Hussain I HAVE often wondered why the people of Pakistan put up with all the awful stuff they endure on a daily basis. Why don’t they rise up in protest against the incompetence and corruption rampant in the country? The state provides virtually nothing in the […]