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Trump terms Modi’s statement against Pakistan as ‘very aggressive’
President Donald Trump has termed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement against Pakistan at the Houston rally as “very aggressive” and expressed surprise that such a statement was made at Sunday’s event. In remarks at a...September 24, 2019 771 0 -
With calls for peace, majority of American Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Tuesday
American Muslims attended large congregations of Eid ul Fitr prayers to celebrate the culmination of the month of Ramazan but some South Asian communities will mark the occasion on Wednesday. In New York and Washington metro...June 4, 2019 861 0 -
NYC mayor sees no special treatment if Amazon expands presence in the city
If Amazon wants to expand its presence in New York City, it will have to do so on its own like any other technology company, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. He was responding to a...May 28, 2019 645 0 -
New Yorkers defy rain to welcome 2019
New Yorkers defied drenching rains on Monday night to greet 2019 with colorful confetti and sparkling lights at the Times Square, which also drew thousands of visitors to the start of the new year festivity. As...January 1, 2019 1061 0 -
Section of major avenue in New York named after Quaid-e-Azam
The New York City Council has designated part of Coney Island Avenue, a major traffic route, in Brooklyn after Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The Pakistani community welcomed the announcement by Pakistani-American Youth Organization (PAYO), which...December 28, 2018 1080 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 1206 0 -
CPJ releases safety kit for journalists working in risky, dangerous enviornments
A photographer running away from a burning vehicle – Photo Credit Aziz Ahmed The Committee to Protect Journalists (CJP), a leading watchdog body, has released a Safety Kit to promote greater safety as working journalists face...September 10, 2018 1189 0 -
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enlivens Pakistan Independence Day celebration in D.C.
With a mix of classical notes and innovative Qawaali rendition style, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enlivened Pakistani embassy’s celebration of the Independence Day Tuesday. Besides Pakistani-Americans, U.S. diplomats including senior State Department official for South Asia...August 15, 2018 1151 0 -
Pakistani films draw full houses at NY festival
The second edition of Pakistan film festival is proving to be a double delight for art lovers. The audience not only watched some of the exciting new movies on the first day Saturday but also had...July 8, 2018 2643 0 -
Pakistan gets overwhelming UNGA support for place on Economic Social Council
Pakistan was elected Wednesday to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the United Nations, for a three-year term, beginning 1 January 2019. Ambassador to the UN Maleeha Lodhi called the election as...June 13, 2018 1001 0