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Culture Conversation : American artist’s Urdu songs enliven Pakistan Day
Heather Schmid, an American vocalist and Grammy member, turned what was expected to be a customary National Day event at the Pakistani embassy in Washington DC into a fascinating US-Pakistan intercultural celebration. Performed in near-perfect Urdu...March 25, 2016 1443 0 -
Culture Conversation – Advancing US-Pakistan dialogue through Art
As the United States and Pakistan seek to come out of the long shadow of the Afghan war and broaden their previously security-driven bilateral relationship, cultural exchanges appear to be assuming greater importance. That Pakistan is...March 18, 2016 3269 0 -
Kerry pledges US support for Pakistan’s fight against terror
The United States hosted a high-stakes strategic dialogue with Pakistan on Monday, with its top diplomat John Kerry vowing support for the key South Asian country’s fight against terror. “Our nations are committed to combating...February 29, 2016 907 0 -
Pakistan opposes additions to permanent seats on UN Security Council
Pakistan on Monday vigorously opposed the addition of new permanent seats to the UN Security Council, with the country’s top diplomat saying that kind of move would only “serve the self-centered interests of a few.” Permanent Representative Ambassador Maleeha...February 22, 2016 1087 0 -
Digital Advances: Winners, Losers and Spoilers
The impact of information technologies on everyday human activity has been so sweeping that for majority of populations in the digitally connected world life is viewed in two broad ways: online and offline. Increasingly, productivity, GDP...January 14, 2016 1239 0 -
US, Pakistan highlight trade potential, key security cooperation
Pakistani-Americans got an insight into unprecedented military operations in tribal regions along the border with Afghanistan, which has eliminated 3,400 terrorists and, according to analysts, also dealt a crippling blow to the groups such as the Haqqani...October 5, 2015 2016 0