Russia looks to Asia for trade cushion

HONG KONG (CNNMoney) As the United States and Europe threaten Russia with trade sanctions, Moscow is looking east to Asian countries that might act as an economic bulwark. The Kremlin’s calculations rely heavily on China — already the second largest importer of Russian goods and a voracious energy consumer. Increased […]

Minorities in the Islamic Republic

March 27, 2014 ADNAN FALAK The Lahore resolution laid out the blue print for Pakistan. It envisioned an independent homeland for Muslims, consisting of “independent states” of geographical contiguous areas with a Muslim majority. It also called for the provision of “adequate, effective and mandatory safeguards for minorities in these […]

Muslim History in the Southern Philippines

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Najashi: The king who supported Muslim emigrants

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