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Pakistan Youngsters Crowned World Champs at Education Games 2015

Pakistanis were crowned World Champions and won the Maths World Cup, with Malaysia taking second place and the Literacy World Cup and Australia claiming third place overall and the Science World Cup, according to a report in Australia's The Educator publication.…

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Added by Riaz Haq on November 30, 2015 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Amir Khan Under Fire Over “Intolerance” in India; Black Friday in Pakistan; Russia-Turkey Conflict in Syria; PPP’s Asim Husain Charged

Why did Bollywood Amir Khan talk about “intolerance” in India? Why did Hindu Nationalists attack him so furiously over it? Did they prove their intolerance by their rabid reaction?



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Added by Riaz Haq on November 28, 2015 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

Black Friday Sales Hit Pakistan

Pakistan saw its first Black Friday sales this year. These retail sales were on at both brick-and-mortar stores and e-tailers like Daraz.pk. There were also media reports indicating similar sales in the UK and other countries as well.  For those unfamiliar with Black Friday, let me explain what it is.…



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Added by Riaz Haq on November 28, 2015 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Diwali Brings "Severe" Pollution Warning For Delhi, India

India's capital Delhi has the dubious distinction of being the world's most polluted city and Diwali fireworks are making its air pollution even worse. The smog will be particularly dangerous on Nov. 12 and 13, with the concentration of pollution-related particles — PM2.5 and PM10 — projected to increase by 148% and 170% respectively, according to Indian media reports.

News headlines said US…

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Added by Riaz Haq on November 10, 2015 at 10:18pm — 6 Comments

Economists Warn Modi of Negative Impact of His Hindu Base's Intolerance

Top economists have now joined the rapidly growing ranks of Indian writers, historians and other intellectuals warning Modi government of the negative consequences of rising intolerance for the entire nation.…
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Added by Riaz Haq on November 1, 2015 at 4:40pm — 23 Comments

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    Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum Draws Interest of Global Investors

    Pakistan's mineral resources, estimated to be over $6 trillion, attracted global investor interest at the Pakistan Minerals Investors Forum 2025 (PMIF2025) held recently in Islamabad on April 8th and 9th. It was attended by major international companies and government officials from Australia, Canada, China, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, the US and other nations. …

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    Posted by Riaz Haq on April 12, 2025 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

    Pakistan to Explore Legalization of Cryptocurrency

    Islamabad is establishing the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to look into regulating and legalizing the use of cryptocurrencies, according to media reports. Cryptocurrency refers to digital currencies that can be used to make purchases or investments using encryption algorithms. US President Donald Trump's endorsement of cryptocurrencies and creation of a "bitcoin reserve" has boosted investors’…

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    Posted by Riaz Haq on March 28, 2025 at 8:30pm — 4 Comments

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