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Published 27 Nov, 2016 07:12am

Books in brief

A Glimpse of the Universe: Galaxies, Stars, Black Holes, Planets and the Big Bang

Mohammad Abdullah

This overview of the composition of the universe explores cosmology, explaining celestial phenomenon such as stars, dark matter and extraterrestrial life, and also gives brief descriptions of history’s most noted astronomers.

The 45th President of America in 45 Pages

Khalid Hasan Khan

This fast-paced analysis provides a condensed description of the US electoral process, briefly explains voting patterns in the 50 states, and juxtaposes Trump’s promises and policies with views from his opponents and the ramifications of his presidency on minorities.

Conflict and Peace Studies: Review of Pakistan’s Relations with Afghanistan Pak Institute for Peace Studies

A compilation of research essays that analyse the relationship between the two countries in light of ethnic, social and political dynamics with an aim to increase empirical knowledge and promote understanding amongst policymakers.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, November 27th, 2016

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