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Mattis emphasizes common ground approach toward Pakistan on fighting terror
Photo: Pakistan Prime Minister’s House, Islamabad Defense Secretary James Mattis, one of the most influential figures in President Trump’s Administration, has emphasized that finding common ground with Pakistan is the appropriate way to achieve counterterrorism objectives in...December 4, 2017 895 0 -
Pakistani newspaper editorials lambast state surrender to lawbreaking mob
In the end it were not the lawbreakers who got punished but the law minister who resigned from position as the state bowed to religious zealots. Pakistan’s government and the state failed so miserably in the...November 28, 2017 941 0 -
Islamabad deploys military to quell violent protests
A crowd of religious zealots blocking entrance to capital Islamabad for weeks turned violent Saturday in the face of Police crackdown after which the government deployed army to quell the protesters. The protesters belonging to Tehreek-e-Labaiq...November 25, 2017 1034 0 -
IFJ’s new UN Convention for protection of journalists gathers support
A photographer running away from a burning vehicle Photo Credit: Aziz Ahmed A ground-breaking United Nations Convention aimed at giving greater protection for journalists and journalism in the face of a tide of violence and threats...November 18, 2017 1354 0 -
US helps Pakistan restore a Mughal era architectural masterpiece
In the Mughal city of Lahore, the historic Wazir Khan mosque has a special place for its ornate design, extensive artwork and embellishments. After careful work, the U.S. Consulate in the city and the Aga Khan...November 18, 2017 1749 1 -
Pakistan’s discovery of 1700-year-old Buddha spotlights heritage, tourism potential
The discovery of a 1700-year-old in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has rekindled international interest in Pakistan’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. According to Abdul Samad, director of archaeology and museums department, the 14-meter-high statue discovered during excavation in...November 17, 2017 1816 0 -
Pakistani exporters eye opportunity after Indian rice fails EU quality test
Views and News photo of a popular rice dish at Aabshaar Restaurant in Springfield, Virginia Pakistan’s rice exporters have sought government’s support to capture India’s US $ 260 million business in the European market after the...November 16, 2017 1299 0 -
Trump praises Modi as great gentleman; Modi says India will fulfill U.S. expectations
Photo: Screenshot/Official White House YouTube video President Donald Trump has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great gentleman” trying to bring together Inddian factions as the two leaders discussed U.S.-India comprehensive strategic partnership. Meeting...November 13, 2017 1163 0 -
Pakistani diplomatic staffer gunned down in Afghanistan
Two gunmen riding a motorbike shot dead a Pakistani diplomat serving in the country’s consulate in Jalalabad city. A Dawn newspaper report identified the dead diplomat as Nayyer Iqbal, citing media accounts that said Iqbal was...November 6, 2017 1143 0 -
Human rights abuses in Indian Kashmir – Will the world act?
The Indian-controlled Kashmir has been in a state of turmoil and uprisings for far too long as the local population continues to see New Delhi as occupier of their land. The ruling India’s BJP government’s hard...November 6, 2017 1429 0
