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Pakistan seeks greater U.S. cooperation on educational advancement
Islamabad’s top diplomat in Washington has described U.S-Pakistan cooperation on educational advancement as a pillar of the bilateral relationship. “There is a need to explore more educational opportunities and to intensify our efforts to have cooperation...July 13, 2019 910 0 -
‘Emphasizing common humanity in education key to curbing extremism’
The attacks on mosques in New Zealand once again remind that the world is confronted with a gigantic issue and needs a solution that can come from an education that emphasizes common good of all, a...March 19, 2019 1208 0 -
Pakistan envoy seeks expansion in U.S.-Pakistan educational ties
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Dr Asad Majeed Khan has vowed to expand educational ties with the United States as both countries work on convergence of peace and stability efforts in Afghanistan. Ambassador Khan said...March 17, 2019 1004 0 -
America’s new generation to be most diverse, best-educated
Image: A teacher teaching young students in elementary school, Credit: Woodleywonderworks via Wikimedia Commons The young Americans – born after 1996 – may still not have been branded with a consensual name as a generation but...January 19, 2019 1548 0 -
Elementary school in Texas named after Malala
An elementary school in Fort Bend, Texas has been named after Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai in recognition of her commitment to the cause of education. Malala led a brave fight against the Taliban ideology with...December 18, 2018 2208 0 -
Malala honored with Harvard award for courageous leadership on education
Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai was honored by Harvard University with its Gleitsman Award on Thursday for her courageous leadership of a global movement to equip girls with 12 years of free, quality, and safe education. Now...December 7, 2018 1114 0 -
Pakistani-American Babur Lateef elected Chair Education Board Prince William County
Babur Lateef, a known Pakistani-American Democrat, was elected Chair Education Board of Prince William County in Tuesday’s special ballot. The newly elected Board Chair thanked his supporters for reposing their confidence in him. Governor Ralph Northam...November 7, 2018 3170 0 -
In Swat, an organization strives for health and education for women, children
The world has come to know Swat through the extraordinary Malala and how she stood up heroically for girls’ education. It is also well worth taking the time to learn of Swat’s other extraordinary female heroes....July 29, 2018 1690 0 -
Aligarh Alumni Association event draws robust participation of D.C. area community
The Aligarh Alumni Association Washington DC (AAA-DC) held its annual Ramzan Fundraising program at the Senior Center of Rockville, Maryland. More than 150 people representing the various community organizations, including the University of Karachi Alumni Association...June 11, 2018 2046 0 -
When institutions of higher learning thrive with cosmopolitan embrace
Kings College Chapel West, Cambridge Photo: Andrew Dunn/Wikimedia Commons I have been fortunate to live in and visit many incredible communities around the globe. But time and time again, my heart leads me back to one of...June 9, 2018 1302 0