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Nikki Haley resigns as U.S. Ambassador to UN
In an unexpected development, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has resigned from her position and President Donald Trump has accepted her decision. Haley, a former governor of South Carolina, led the Trump Administration’s...October 9, 2018 932 0 -
Trump rejects globalism; says standing up for America
Amid growing concerns over the future of multilateral approach to addressing world issues, President Donald Trump mounted a strong opposition to the “ideology of globalism” arguing instead for expression of national sovereignty and need for countries...September 25, 2018 1223 0 -
A scholar’s outreach through research and diplomacy
Image: Professor Ahmed ith Vice Chancellor Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman on stage at MUST in Mirpur Credit: Prof Ahmed’s Office Diplomacy can get a bad rap, sometimes even characterized as all talk and no substance. But on top...September 14, 2018 1374 0 -
Pakistan’s new envoy expected to be in Washington D.C. later this month
Photo: Screenshot/JS Bank YouTube Pakistan’s new ambassador to the United States Ali Jehangir Siddiqui is expected to begin his assignment toward the end of May. The Pakistani embassy in Washington D.C. has received the agrement from...May 10, 2018 1040 0 -
Cultural diplomacy: Pakistan House highlights the country’s diversity, heritage and women’s role
Often portrayed in the U.S. media in the light of South Asian geostrategic competitions and controversies, Pakistan is stepping up efforts to project its soft power achievements through a series of events. Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry...November 3, 2017 1209 0 -
Pakistan invites US multinationals to invest in the country amid economic turnaround
Pakistan is inviting the U.S. multinational firms to explore D.C.investment opportunities in Pthe South Asian country that has shown remarkable economic resilience in recent years and offers a favorable business climate. Speaking to the representatives of...July 21, 2017 1400 0 -
Ambassador Chaudhry vows to work with Pakistani-Americans to boost US-Pakistan ties
Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has said he would enlist support of the vibrant Pakistani-American community to strengthen and expand economic, commercial and investment ties between Pakistan and the United States. Presiding over a conference of Heads...April 2, 2017 1208 0 -
What is heightening geopolitical tensions around the world?
Photo by Henk Caspers, Naturalis Biodiversity Center showing Africa on a huge globe via Wikimedia Commons As thought leaders, economists and politicians gather for discussions in Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum has released its Global...January 14, 2017 1293 0 -
US-Pakistan cooperative ties will be key to South Asian peace
South Asia is likely to remain a key area of focus for the United States as it has wide-ranging economic and security interests in the region. Recent skirmishes along the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir region...November 27, 2016 1687 2 -
Cultural diversity spurs innovation, development
Cultural diversity is an outstanding source of exchange, innovation and creativity, and has the enormous potential to accelerate sustainable development, the United Nations said, amidst fear-based response to influx of refugees in Europe and discriminatory treatment of...May 23, 2016 1009 0