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Senator Kaine: U.S., Pakistan should be partners in the fight against terror
Senator Tim Kaine has said the U.S. and Pakistan should work as partners in combating terrorist operating in Afghanistan-Pakistan border region. Kaine, who was the Democratic vice presidential candidate in the 2016 election noted while the...May 21, 2018 1316 0 -
Virginia’s unemployment drops to the lowest rate in more than a decade
Tysons Corner sunset, Photo Credit: Grayscapturedmoments /Wikimedia Commons The unemployment rate in Virginia is down to 3.3%, the lowest level in more than a decade while labor force expansion has reached a record high. Governor Ralph Northam...May 18, 2018 703 0 -
Virginia to mark Teacher Appreciation Week from May 7-11 with a thank-you campaign
A guidance counselor at a Virginia Beach school in 2007, Credit: U.S. Navy John K. Hamilton/Wikimedia Commons Teachers, who help lay the foundations for society and economy, will have a full next week dedicated to appreciation...May 4, 2018 1201 0 -
Fortune 500 company Arconic to move its global headquarters to Fairfax
Photo: Arconic Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC), a global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing leader, will relocate its global headquarters from New York City to Fairfax County. According to Governor Ralph Northam’s office, the move will bring approximately 50...May 2, 2018 1242 0 -
Jewels of Asia 2018 to bring together entrepreneurs and policymakers
The 9th edition of Jewels of Asia Gala will mark recognition of the best small business and corporate performers on May 10 while bringing together entrepreneurs and policymakers. “It will be both a celebration of entrepreneurial...April 29, 2018 1999 0 -
New cancer care hospital in Pakistan to provide free treatment to patients
Dr. Shahryar speaks about rising cases of cancer in Pakistan, Photo: Views and News Asia’s second largest cancer treatment hospital – a charitable endeavor – will start providing free of cost treatment to patients of the...April 22, 2018 2680 1 -
Pakistani-American Babur Lateef appointed Prince William County Interim School Board chair
The Prince William County School Board has appointed Dr. Babur Lateef, a known Pakistani-American advocate for high quality education, as the Interim School Board Chair. “It is a true honor to be selected from the group...April 19, 2018 2306 0 -
Va., Maryland governors announce conference on preventing a school crisis
Image: GW Masonic Memorial, CreditL: ALXCHO/via Wikimedia Commons Following a spate of deadly school shootings in several American cities, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland have announced a unique training event for...April 3, 2018 897 0 -
Foreign students contributed $688.3 million to Virginia’s economy in 2016-17
Virginia has been a magnet for foreign students with its multicultural environment and academic excellence at the institutions of higher learning. During the academic year 2016-17 international students had an important impact on the state’s economy,...April 3, 2018 1284 0 -
Pakistani-American entrepreneur commits to funding journalism scholarship
A prominent Pakistani-American businessman has pledged to fund journalism undergraduate scholarship through Pakistani-American Press Association, a newly formed body of journalists. Mossadaq Chughtai said at an event on Saturday he will contribute a minimum of $...March 26, 2018 5349 3