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US encourages Pakistan-India dialogue to resolve South Asian tensions
With South Asia witnessing a dangerous escalation in the form of frequent exchange of fire in Kashmir, the United States has said it wants Pakistan and India to hold dialogue and build cooperation. A State Department...May 25, 2017 1173 0 -
Roger Moore, the inimitable James Bond
Photo by Allan Warren/Wikimedia Commons Roger Moore, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 89, was a worldwide fascination. An impeccably handsome British secret agent James Bond, who would do seemingly impossible things to...May 24, 2017 1543 0 -
Kashmiris hold candlelight vigil outside White House; seek US support
Hundreds of Kashmirs turned up for a candlelight vigil outside the White House Sunday evening, condemning human rights violations in Indian-controlled territory and demanding a U.S. role toward resolution of the longstanding conflict. Barrister Sultan Mahmood,...May 22, 2017 1929 0 -
Why is cultural diversity under attack in so many countries?
By DIAC images (Harmony Day celebration of diversity in Australia) via Wikimedia Commons These are chaotic times with democratic norms and diversity becoming big victims in the face of political stereotyping, xenophobic policies, exclusionary otherness, nationalism,...May 21, 2017 1415 0 -
Net neutrality – Where are we headed?
Photo by Brian Solis and JESS3/Wikimedia Commons The Federal Communication Commission on Thursday voted 2-1 along party lines to launch the process of saying goodbye to net neutrality, which is deemed by its proponents as enabler...May 19, 2017 2800 2 -
Pakistani-Americans boost Dr. Asif Mahmood’s campaign for California Lt. Governor
Pakistani-American Doctor Asif Mahmood, running for lieutenant governor of California, has pledged better education and healthcare for all Californians. The Los Angeles-based doctor also vowed to defend rights of immigrants as he spoke at a fund...May 17, 2017 5020 0 -
Amid Panama Leaks probe, UN urges countries to curb tax fraud
Featured Image Stop Handshake of Corruption by User:Herostratus/Wikimedia Commons As several political leaders around the world including Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif face investigations in the wake of Panama Papers revelations on hidden wealth, a top UN...May 12, 2017 1356 0 -
Culture Conversation : Pakistanis and Americans strike a chord at embassy event
The United States and Pakistan often use cultural diplomacy to reach out to the people and thinking circles in both countries as they seek to amplify convergences and mutual benefits of the relationship in the face...May 7, 2017 1604 0 -
As US crafts new strategy, Pakistan says peace in Afghanistan high priority
Photo: Screenshot/Official White House video U.S.-Pakistan relations and peace in Afghanistan were among key subjects that Pakistan’s ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry National Security Adviser HR McMaster discussed at a White House meeting this week. According to...May 6, 2017 1278 0 -
Trump to seek broader alliance against terror; explore ME peace
Photo : Screenshot/White House official YouTube video President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and Rome – centers for followers of three monotheistic faiths – in a major move seeking to forge common cause in...May 4, 2017 1218 0
