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Montgomery County honors Pakistani-American Tufail Ahmad with extraordinary service award
The services that Montgomery County Muslim Foundation offers may not be unusual for a welfare organization. But it is the manner the MCMF embraces diversity and encourages community participation that distinguishes it from other organizations. With...October 21, 2018 1901 0 -
How can U.S., Pakistan make their unequal relationship work?
The complexity of U.S.- Pakistan relations and fears of yet another estrangement between the previously two close allies gained fresh spotlight this week with a series of discussions between some top experts. “Pathways to Change: Pakistan...October 18, 2018 1727 1 -
Trump says ‘severe punishment’ if Saudi journalist Khashoggi killed
In a rare expression of stern approach to Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump, who has close ties with the ruling leaders, has said the United states will inflict “severe punishment” if the kingdom is found to be...October 13, 2018 951 1 -
A greeting in Arabic and ‘First Baby’ connect a divided world
This year’s gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York was marked by several “firsts”, distinguishing it from some of the previous annual sessions of the United Nations General Assembly. New Zealand’s “First...October 13, 2018 992 0 -
Imran Khan pledges incentives for overseas Pakistanis to maximize remittances
Pakistan has long benefited from remittances that its overseas citizens send back home. Now Imran Khan wants to double the amount of foreign currency inflows in order to shore up foreign exchange reserves. The prime minister...October 13, 2018 1035 0 -
Why PTI may do well in by-elections despite IMF bailout, price hike criticism
During its first 40 days in power, the Imran Khan government has faced dozens of controversies from free fall of the Rupee to gas price hike and U-turns on some key issues. Yet, the prime minister’s...October 11, 2018 1006 0 -
UN wants independent probe into Saudi journalist Khashoggi’s disappearance
With the mystery of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance from the country’s consulate in Turkey sending shockwaves, the United Nations has called for an independent and full investigation that involves both Riysdh and Ankara. The UN...October 10, 2018 1063 3 -
Taylor Swift’s swift voter registration impact
Taylor Swift’s backing of Democrats in Tennessee might sound a risky political statement for her following among Conservatives but her chiming in the intense midterm season has helped an upsurge in voter registration. According to a...October 9, 2018 3692 0 -
Candidate Forum spotlights vital role immigrants play in Virginia’s development
With 2018 elections stakes running high, Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Congress pitched their platforms to a diverse gathering at the Candidate Forum, which emanated a timely reminder on the enormous contributions of Virginia immigrants....October 5, 2018 13642 0 -
Election 2018: Voter enthusiasm for midterms at highest level in two decades
U.S. Capitol, Image Credit: Martin Falbisoner/Wikimedia Commons Just weeks away, the November 6 election for Congress is shaping up to be one of the most intensely fought midterm polls as political enthusiasm has reached at its...September 29, 2018 1110 1