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South Asians in US Elections; PTI Protest Call-off; Gadani Shipbreak Tragedy
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Why did PTI Chief Imran Khan call off anti-government protests on Panama Leaks? How will it impact Imran Khan’s popularity and political standing? Will the Supreme Court’s corruption probe lead to indictments against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family? Will there be any reduction of government’s abuse of power and corruption in Pakistan?
What happened at Gadani shipbreaking yard in Pakistan? Why is shipbreaking industry so large in South Asian nations of Bangladesh, India and Pakistan? Is it to satisfy demand for cheap steel in South Asia? Why are there so many tragic accidents in this industry? What can/must be done to improve worker safety?
Viewpoint From Overseas host Misbah Azam discusses these questions with panelists Ali H. Cemendtaur and Riaz Haq (www.riazhaq.com)
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