March 2020 Blog Posts (22)

Asif Zardari Challenges ATC Verdict on Benazir Murder Case in LHC

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Former President, Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has challenged verdict of Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) regarding Ex-Prime Minister (PM) Benazir…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on March 5, 2020 at 4:00am — No Comments

Silicon Valley Congressman Ro Khanna Defeats Pro-Modi Challenger

Congressman Ro Khanna has won 65% of all votes cast to deal a heavy defeat to pro-Modi candidate Ritesh Tandon in primary elections in California's 17th district that covers part of Silicon Valley. Khanna angered many of his Indian-American constituents last summer when he criticized Prime Minster Narendra Modi's Hindutva politics and joined US Congress's Pakistan Caucus. Vast majority…

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Added by Riaz Haq on March 4, 2020 at 10:14am — 4 Comments

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    Pakistan Pharma Begins Domestic Production of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

    Several Pakistani pharmaceutical companies have started domestic production of generic versions of GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) drugs Ozempic/Wegovy (Semaglutide) and Mounjaro/Zeptide (Tirzepatide). Priced significantly lower than the branded imports, these domestically manufactured generic drugs will increase Pakistanis' access and affordability to address the obesity crisis in the country, resulting in lower disease burdens and improved life quality and longer life expectancy. Obesity…

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    Posted by Riaz Haq on December 19, 2025 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

    WIR 2026: Income and Wealth Inequality in India, Pakistan and the World

    The top 1% of Indians own 40.1% of the nation's wealth, higher than the 37% global average. This makes India one of the world's most unequal countries, according to the World Inequality Report. By contrast, the top 1% own 24% of the country's wealth in Pakistan, and 23.9% in Bangladesh. Tiny groups of wealthy elites (top 1%) are using their money to buy mass media to manipulate public opinion for their own benefit. They are paying politicians for highly favorable laws and policies to further…

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    Posted by Riaz Haq on December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm — 8 Comments

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