Iftikhar Ali
Iftikhar Ali is a veteran Pakistani journalist, former president of UN Correspondents Association, and a recipient of the Pride of Performance civil award-
American Muslims
American interfaith, rights bodies call for abolishing registry framework
Statue of Liberty, New York Photo by Laslovarga via Wikimedia Commons Nearly 200 American rights and interfaith organizations have called for dismantling the framework behind a post-9/11 registry system, saying it targeted immigrants based on religion,... -
2016 Election
Rights groups ask Trump to “forcefully, consistently” denounce hate-mongering
Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons Reminding President-elect Donald Trump of his pledge to be leader for all Americans, over 100 civil rights and faith organizations have urged him to “forcefully, unequivocally and consistently” condemn... -
2016 Election
Trump picks loyal supporters for national security, attorney general positions
Photo: Screenshot/Donald J. Trump for President Videostream in June 2015 Reflecting his policy priorities, President-elect Donald Trump’s has given some shape to his national security team as he named loyal supporters to some key positions. The appointments... -
2016 Election
Trump eyes Nikki Haley as secretary of state : Report
Photo: Official South Carolina Governor’s Office by Sam Holland via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for the position of secretary of state in his administration. According to the... -
2016 Election
Tom Hanks says Constitution will keep America all right
Photo: US State Department via Wikimedia Commons Hollywood star Tom Hanks is confident the United States will be all right, as Washington transitions from a liberal Democratic governance to the new administration of Donald Trump, backed... -
2016 Election
Transition proceeding in organized manner: Trump amid reports of disarray
Photo: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Doanld Trump is pushing back at reports of disarray in his transition effort for administration due to take charge on January 20, 2017, tweeting that the process of selecting... -
Culture
Culture Conversation : First Pakistan Film Festival in New York from Dec. 3 to 4
Showcasing some of the top-rated movies, the first ever Pakistan Film Festival in the United States will be held in New York from December 3-4. The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations will organize... -
Human Rights
Trump vows to deport up to three million immigrants ‘immediately’
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will deport two to three million undocumented immigrants “immediately” upon taking office. He also insisted that a wall will be built between the United States and Mexico. In his first... -
Americans
Trump may retain parts of Obama healthcare law
President-elect Donald Trump has indicated a change of heart on the issue of Obama Healthcare Law, saying his administration might retain parts of the measure, including provisions letting parents keep adult children up to age 26... -
2016 Election
Who will get top posts in the Trump Administration?
That Donald Trump’s implementation of his policies depends largely on his choice of cabinet members and advisors goes without saying. On Thursday President-elect Trump began the process of transition when he met with President Barrack Obama...