Latest in: Pakistan
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How Pakistan can fuel its future with electric vehicles
The prospect of electric vehicles running cleanly on roads and highways with zero emissions looks great – something like a pleasing sight of Elon Musk’s noiseless Tesla vehicles. In Pakistan, the goal of having such vehicles...February 3, 2020 1336 0 -
William and Kate carry forward Princess Diana’s love for Pakistan
The Queen complained of a “bumpy” year with the behavior of some members of her family in mind. She will find this article uplifting for the positive impact other members have had. In October 2019, Prince...January 5, 2020 2682 2 -
Imran Khan says Pakistani-Americans could help counter Indian narrative on Kashmir
Praising the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America, Prime Minister Imran Khan has suggested that Pakistani-American could a valuable voice to counter Indian narrative on Kashmir. Speaking at an event in Peshawar, Khan...December 28, 2019 859 0 -
IMF review acknowledges Pakistan’s ‘strong fiscal performance’
Decisive policy implementation since June has started to reverse Pakistan’s large imbalances, preserving financial stability, the International Monetary Fund said in its first review of the loan facility for the country. The Fund, which this week...December 24, 2019 1132 0 -
In unprecedented verdict, Pakistan court hands death sentence to Musharraf
In an unprecedented verdict, a Pakistani special court comprising high court judges, awarded death sentence to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over his imposition of emergency in the country on November 3, 2007. Peshawar High Court...December 17, 2019 674 0 -
How a charity is bridging Pakistan’s woeful healthcare gaps
Al Mustafa Trust, one of the largest charitable healthcare organizations in Pakistan, held a fund-raising dinner in Falls Church, VA last week, with some leading Pakistani-American doctors and philanthropists in attendance. The event afforded Pakistani-Americans an...October 23, 2019 1441 0 -
Kate Middleton cherishes Pakistan visit as ‘fantastic, really special’
IMAGE: Kensington Palace/Twitter In a rare interview, Kate Middleton has explained how she has enjoyed her five-day visit to Pakistan which saw Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge relish the diversity of the South Asian...October 19, 2019 1641 0 -
William and Kate visit Pakistan as Princess Diana’s affinity looms large
Princess Diana’s relationship with Pakistan is expected to loom large on almost each part of the visit when Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, begin a five-day trip from Oct 14 to...October 14, 2019 1211 0 -
Mehwish Hayat vows to be a voice for girls’ rights as Goodwill Ambassador
Actress Mehwish Hayat got more recognition for her talents this week when Pakistan appointed her a Goodwill Ambassador for Girls’ Rights. The recipient of the prestigious civilian award, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Hayat, announced about her appointment in a...October 12, 2019 1301 0 -
Munir Akram replaces Maleeha Lodhi as Pakistan’s UN ambassador
Munir Akram, a seasoned diplomat, will be Pakistan’s next Permanent Representative to the United Nations, replacing Dr. Maleeha Lodhi at the end of her assignment to the highest diplomatic forum. Dr. Lodhi, who spearheaded Pakistan’s diplomacy...September 30, 2019 762 0