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Investors Celebrate Pakistan's Continuing Economic Recovery
Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 index hit an all-time high after the announcement of the $7 billion IMF bailout deal today. Economic indicators such as inflation, exports and remittances are also showing significant improvement as well. Speaking to reporters after the IMF deal, the Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva acknowledged progress made by Pakistan. She said "The economy is on the sound path. Growth is up and inflation is down". The …
ContinueAdded by Riaz Haq on September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm — 43 Comments
Powerful Hindutva Lobby Flexes its Muscle in California
Last year, California lawmakers voted 31-5 to approve the first state-wide bill (SB 403) explicitly banning caste discrimination. The bill, enjoying broad support among California voters, was sponsored by Senator Aisha Wahab. It was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom under pressure from wealthy political donors belonging to the Hindutva lobby. …
ContinueAdded by Riaz Haq on September 20, 2024 at 8:30pm — 14 Comments
ITU Cybersecurity Index 2024: Pakistan Ranked Among Top Tier Countries
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Pakistan (score 96.69/100) among top tier countries for cybersecurity in 2024. Out of a maximum score of 20, Pakistan received 20 for legal measures, 18.21 for technical measures, 20 for organization measures, 20 for capacity development and 18.48 for cooperative measures, according to the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024…
ContinueAdded by Riaz Haq on September 14, 2024 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments
Shifting Monsoon Pattern: Is Arid Pakistan Turning Wet?
Semi-arid Pakistan, with its farmlands predominantly irrigated by the world's largest contiguous canal system, has experienced an increasing amount of annual rains and floods for several years. Even the desert regions of the country, like the vast Thar desert straddling India-Pakistan border, have recently…
ContinueAdded by Riaz Haq on September 6, 2024 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment
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BAPS in France: Modi's Hindu Supremacy Boasts Come Under Scrutiny
"When you claim that your civilization is superior, is older, is the mother of democracy, is the mother of science....you antagonize others". Christophe Jaffrelot, French Political Scientist, speaking to Indian journalist Karan Thapar after expressions of outrage against BAPS Hindu leader’s recent visit to Eiffel Tower.
In an article published by Carnegie Endowment, Jaffrelot explained that "the majoritarian…
ContinuePosted by Riaz Haq on September 12, 2026 at 11:30am
Intelligence vs Consciousness: Will AI Agents Ever Attain Human Attributes?
What is the difference between intelligence and consciousness? As AI agents becoming more intelligent and some are even going rogue, can they attain consciousness like human beings? To answer this question, it is important to define "intelligence" and "consciousness".
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Posted by Riaz Haq on September 5, 2026 at 8:30pm — 9 Comments
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