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Benazir Bhutto Leadership program launched at Harvard
College friends and the class of 73’ of late prime minister Benazir Bhutto have launched an international leadership course called Benazir Bhutto Leadership Program at Harvard University. Bhutto, the first female of the Muslim world, was...December 6, 2016 1264 0 -
Trump could help resolve Kashmir dispute, indicates VP-elect Pence
Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons Providing a window into forthcoming Donald Trump White House’s foreign policy approach, vice president-elect Mike Pence has indicated that billionaire businessman could use his “extraordinary deal-making skills” to reduce...December 5, 2016 1530 0 -
Pakistan names QA University’s Physics Department after Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam
Photo by Molendijk, Bart via Wikimedia Commons Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved the renaming of Quaid-e-Azam University’s Physics Department as Professor Abdus Salam Center for Physics, taking a step toward recognition of the long-forgotten scientist....December 5, 2016 1119 0 -
Heart of Asia calls for combined effort to curb terrorism
Composite satellite image of South Asia Photo : Public Domain via Wikimedia The Heart of Asia Conference concluded in Amritsar, the town on the India-Pakistan border on Sunday, calling for increased cooperation among member countries to cope...December 4, 2016 886 0 -
Culture Conversation : Pakistan Film Festival in New York
A galaxy of Pakistani film stars studded the UN Headquarters in New York as the first-ever Film Festival began after a glittering Friday night event. UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, who was the chief guest, congratulated...December 3, 2016 2581 0 -
Indian demonetization drive: Pakistani diplomats say unable to withdraw cash
The ongoing India demonetization of Indian currency of higher denominations like Rs 500 and Rs 1000 has not only caused problems for the Indian people but also triggered a diplomatic row between India and Pakistan with...December 3, 2016 863 0 -
US, Pakistan look to build “strong relationship” under Trump Administration
The United States and Pakistan look to strengthen their wide-ranging ties after President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif exchanged views on ways to build a “strong working relationship” between the United States and Pakistan...December 3, 2016 938 0 -
Will India respond positively to Pakistan’s peace overture?
Gold Temple in Amritsar, Photo by Sukanta Pal via Wikimedia Commons Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, faces a peace test this weekend when Pakistan will make a bold move to attend the Heart of Asia conference...December 2, 2016 1078 0 -
China launches direct rail, sea freight service between Kunming and Karachi
Photo by Rahib ALi (Citizen)) , via Wikimedia Commons Boosting China-Pakistan trade prospects to a new level, China and Pakistan have launched a direct rail and sea freight service, with the first cargo train departing...December 2, 2016 1313 0 -
Trump sees tremendous opportunities in Pakistan; willing to help resolve problems
President-elect Donald Trump Wedneseday indicated his willingness to work cooperatively with Pakistan on addressing “outstanding problems” and saw “tremendous opportunities” in the South Asian country. He also praised Pakistanis as intelligent and amazing people as Prime...November 30, 2016 1475 0