India court legalises gay sex in landmark ruling
Source: BBC News In a historic decision, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that gay sex is no longer a criminal offence. The ruling overturns a 2013 judgement that upheld a […]
The Mughal queen who became a feminist icon
Source: BBC News Empress Nur Jahan was the most powerful woman in 17th Century India. She played an unprecedented role in running the vast Mughal empire. Historian Ruby Lal explains […]
Aceh region bans unmarried couples at same table in cafes
Source: Associated Press BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — A district in Indonesia’s deeply conservative Aceh province has banned unmarried couples from sitting at the same table in restaurants, cafes or coffee shops, an official said Wednesday. The head of Bireuen district’s Islamic affairs office, Jufliwan, said the measure also forbids […]
A Million Muslims Detained in China and Who Speaks for the 1.6 Billion Muslims?
China Has Detained Up to a Million Muslims. Here’s What You Need to Know Source: Bloomberg By Karen Leigh China’s efforts to quash what it says is separatism and religious […]
Trump denies wanting Assad killed after Syria chemical attack
ANADOLU AGENCY WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press before a meeting with Republican Congressional leaders at the White House in Washington, DC, on September 5, 2018. (AFP […]
Qatar becomes first Gulf state to grant permanent residency
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL PublishedSeptember 5, 2018 AFP Photo Qatar has officially become the first Gulf country to allow some foreigners to obtain permanent residency, granting them access to a […]
Can Saudi Arabia diversify its economy without an Aramco IPO?
Saudi Arabia’s diversification effort will prove challenging with or without an Aramco IPO. by Adeel Malik 4 Sept 2018 Saudi Aramco’s planned IPO was scrapped in late August [Reuters/Ahmed Jadallah] […]
Muhammad Bin Salman’s Failed Attempt To Win Prestige
By Asaf Zilberfarb | The Media Line September 4, 2018 Al-Jazeera, Qatar, August 29 Like many of predecessors, Mohammad Bin Salman, the Saudi Crown Prince, has spent considerable efforts preparing […]
‘A sportsman always is an optimist’, says Imran Khan in meeting with Pompeo
ISLAMABAD: Responding to a query during his meeting with top US diplomat, Prime minister Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to World Cup victory in 1992, voiced his optimism, saying he […]
Atif R. Mian’s appointment: Moment of truth for Imran Khan
Source: The News After facing host of controversies in its early days in power, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government is once again caught in the eye of the storm. The latest controversy […]
Atif R Mian highlights the most important issue facing Pakistan
KARACHI: Noted economist Atif R Mian, who has been included by Prime Minister Imran Khan, in the newly constituted Economic Advisory Council to assist the government in policy making has […]
What is the Role of UNIFIL?
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams August 30, 2018 This month the new head of UNIFIL took up his post. The new UNIFIL Force Commander and Head of Mission is Major […]
IHC takes up plea against inclusion of minority member in EAC today
Islamabad-A single bench of the Islamabad High Court will take up a petition today (Thursday) against the inclusion of Atif Mian in the newly constituted Economic Advisory Council by Pakistan […]
Erdogan has limited options to save Turkey from financial crisis
Reuters International THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 FILE PHOTO: A 20 lira banknote is seen through a magnifying lens in this illustration picture taken in Istanbul […]
Rohingya protesters call for freedom for Reuters reporters in Myanmar
Source: Reuters COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) – About 50 Rohingya Muslim refugees gathered in a muddy sports field in a camp in Bangladesh on Wednesday to protest against the conviction […]
Myanmar military accused of genocide
Debating the definition of genocide will not save the Rohingya Source: The Guardian A UN report has accused the Myanmar military of genocide. The report is being taken, by some at least, […]
Upholding minorities’ rights is the responsibility of an Islamic republic: Fawad Chaudhry
Source: Dawn Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday asserted that it is the responsibility of an Islamic republic to uphold the rights of its minorities. Chaudhry’s statement comes a day after he defended the appointment of leading international academic Atif Mian to the government’s Economic Advisory Council amidst a […]
Ahmadiyya Issue?
Source: Daily Time The Ahmadia issue has, yet again, come in to the limelight within the political arena. But this time the victims are not just the Ahmadis alone. The current dispute seems to have been triggered by the so-called change in the oath regarding the clause of Khatam-e-Nabuwat in […]
New book by Woodward says Trump wanted Syrian leader killed
Reuters International THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order on strengthening retirement security in America at Harris […]
Pakistan elects new President from ruling party
NATION & WORLD Pakistan elects new president from ruling party The Associated Press September 04, 2018 08:34 AM ISLAMABAD Pakistani lawmakers elected a nominee from Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party […]