Insider predicts shoe prices to take hike

Source: The Local Heinrich Deichmann described changes taking place in China, which produces a large portion of shoes sold in the West, as “dramatic” and said consumers must get used to the idea of forking out more for their footwear. But Deichmann said his company would sacrifice profits this year, […]

Zia ul-Haq passed punitive laws that defined the practice of the Ahmadi faith as a “blasphemous” criminal offense.

Source: NY Times. Yet the birth of Pakistan was not auspicious for minorities. The original claim of Pakistan — religious equality — was the first claim proved false. Muhammad Zafrulla Khan, though he became the first foreign minister, was hounded by religious conservatives, who branded him an apostate because of […]

Old rules in New Pakistan

Since Imran Khan revealed his feelings about a minority Muslim group in Pakistan, some young voters’ opinions of him have soured. KARACHI, Pakistan — For the last two years, former cricketing superstar Imran Khan has been trumpeting talk of change to Pakistan’s public. Standing in front of beloved national monuments […]