Haq's Musings

Riaz Haq writes this data-driven blog to provide information, express his opinions and make comments on many topics. Subjects include personal activities, education, South Asia, South Asian community, regional and international affairs and US politics to financial markets. For investors interested in South Asia, Riaz has another blog called South Asia Investor at http://www.southasiainvestor.com and a YouTube video channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkrIDyFbC9N9evXYb9cA_gQ

Saturday, June 28, 2014

China Lays Out Pak-China Rail Link Plan at International Silk Road Event

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China has funded a study to build an international rail link from the city of Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Western Chi...
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Friday, June 27, 2014

Indians Love Pakistani Spicy Grilled Meats

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"When Delhi's Press Club organised an evening of Pakistani food and music, flying in chefs from Islamabad, the racks of richly-spic...
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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Pakistan Beats India to CERN Associate Membership

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"It would be embarrassing if Pakistan becomes an associate member of CERN before India", said eminent Indian scientist and Homi B...
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Saturday, June 21, 2014

2014 QS Rankings: 10 Pakistani Universities Among Asia's Top 300

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QS World University Rankings 2014 announcement lists 10 Pakistani universities among  Asia's top 300 . South Asian institutions featur...
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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Science of FIFA's Pakistan-made Brazuca Ball for Brazil World Cup 2014

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Pakistan is manufacturing and supplying footballs for use in all 64 matches of the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. In addition, most European foot...
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Friday, June 13, 2014

World Bank Reports Sharp Downward Revision in Pakistan Poverty

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Oops! The World Bank made a big mistake. The number of Pakistanis living below the 2005 $1.25 poverty line (set at $1.44 for 2011) is 4.8 mi...
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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Civilian "Democracy" vs Military "Dictatorship" Debate in Pakistan

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Asian Tigers became Asian Tigers under dictators before they became democratic. There is not a single example of a developing country that b...
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Saturday, June 7, 2014

What Will Happen in Karachi If MQM Chief Altaf Hussain is Convicted?

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‪ #‎ MQM‬  Chief Altaf Hussain has been arrested then released on bail by British Police in connection with money-laundering investigation. ...
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Monday, June 2, 2014

Pakistan GDP Grew Just 4.1% in 2013-14: Is it Another Lost Decade?

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Meager 4.1% GDP growth reported by Pakistan for 2013-14 caps sixth consecutive year of disappointing economic performance under "democr...
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Riaz Haq
I am the Founder and President of PakAlumni Worldwide, a global social network for Pakistanis, South Asians and their friends. I also served as Chairman of the NEDians Convention 2007. In addition to being a South Asia watcher, an investor, business consultant and avid follower of the world financial markets, I have more than 25 years experience in the hi-tech industry. I have been on the faculties of Rutgers University and NED Engineering University and cofounded two high-tech startups, Cautella, Inc. and DynArray Corp and managed multi-million dollar P&Ls. I am a pioneer of the PC and mobile businesses and I have held senior management positions in hardware and software development of Intel’s microprocessor product line from 8086 to Pentium processors. My experience includes senior roles in marketing, engineering and business management. I was recognized as “Person of the Year” by PC Magazine for my contribution to 80386 program. I have an MS degree in Electrical engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. www.pakalumni.com http://www.riazhaq.com http://southasiainvestor.blogspot.com
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