Latest in: Pakistan
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Pakistani American student to peers: Let’s set an example of ‘the Pakistani dream’
My fellow children of Pakistan, February 14, 1997 in Lahore, Pakistan I was brought into this world as a full blooded Pakistani. Then a little over one year later, added to my blood was the culture...September 5, 2016 1356 1 -
Pellet firing in Kashmir causing dead eyes; Where are Pakistan-India talks?
The New York Times ran a detailed piece on Sunday on the ongoing violence, with curfew rendering streets of Srinagar into “ghostly emptiness” since protests broke out around mid-July. India started using pellet guns in Kashmir...August 31, 2016 1172 0 -
Pakistan’s majestic mountains, vibrant culture enthrall Spanish tourist
Few countries on the planet present the contrasts that define Pakistan when it comes to the difference between the distant media portrayals and the vibrancy of its culture that can be experienced with a visit to...August 28, 2016 927 0 -
NASDAQ goes green as Pakistan’s envoy Lodhi rings bell
Pakistan Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, Friday rang the closing bell at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York to signal the ceremonial end of trading for the day on Wall Street, saying...August 26, 2016 1098 0 -
Pakistan’s Oval Victory and the auspicious August
The final Test between Pakistan and England commenced on August 11, 2016 — the day Hanif Mohammad ended his mortal innings at age 81. On August 17, 1954, it was Hanif who accomplished the runout throw...August 25, 2016 1003 0 -
Indian actress faces sedition charges for praising Pakistani hospitality
Even a small gesture towards peaceful relations like acknowledging Pakistan’s hospitality comes at a cost in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s India, locked in a tit-for-tat escalation with its neighbor over Kashmir unrest. Appreciation for Pakistani hospitality...August 25, 2016 1873 0 -
Pakistan dethrones India to become world’s top cricket team
Leaving the uncertainties about its inclusion in next World Cricket Cup much behind, Pakistan have risen to number one position in International Cricket Council rankings for the first time. They have snatched the top position from...August 23, 2016 884 0 -
USAID, APPNA to work jointly to address health challenges in Pakistan
The Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) and the US Agency For International Development (USAID) on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at collaborating and sharing expertise and resources to address health challenges...August 21, 2016 1106 0 -
UN chief deplores killings in Indian-controled Kashmir; seeks India-Pak talks
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has deplored the ongoing killings in Indian-administered Kashmir, where security forces have used pellets and other brutal tactics to contain widespread protests, and urged talks between New Delhi and Islamabad toward resolution...August 19, 2016 923 0 -
US concerned over Kashmir violence; urges peaceful resolution
The United States has expressed concern over ongoing violence in Kashmir and urged a peaceful solution to the crisis. “We support any and all positive steps that India and Pakistan can take to forge closer relations,”...August 17, 2016 717 0
