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Akhuwat – Touching millions of lives with interest-free microfinance
In a society beset with gross socioeconomic inequalities, it might sound incredible but an organization in Pakistan is working effectively to pull the downtrodden out of poverty without putting a premium on its microfinance loans. Or,...Jun 21, 2019 1694 0 -
Cricket frenzy, summer heat, regional rivalry sizzle South Asia ahead of Pakistan-Indian clash
South Asians are once again in the grip of rivalry – this time it’s the cricket fever sweeping Pakistan and India that is pushing people and politicians to the edge alike. The two sides will test...Jun 14, 2019 1131 0 -
Pakistani mango producers to boost exports to major markets including the U.S.
Pakistan is all set to start this season’s mango exports from May 20, eyeing a target of 100,000 metric tons this year, despite climate-change induced poor harvest. All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA), says...May 17, 2019 1992 0 -
Why American Muslims need to engage in cross-cultural conversations
As American Muslims, we are yet to develop any concrete plans to extricate ourselves out of chaotic situations, hostility, and incessant Islamophobic rhetoric we face. Each time a terrorist acts out, we start praying and wishing...Mar 27, 2019 1482 0 -
Pakistani-American Mohammad Aslam passes away; leaving behind a legacy of community service
Image Credit: Courtesy Naila Alam Pakistani-American community in Washington area lost a veteran voice and mentor on Wednesday, when Mohammad Aslam, owner of Metro International Travel and founder of the 1990s newspaper Eastern Times, passed away....Mar 7, 2019 4122 1 -
India’s perilous water war against Pakistan
Ravi River Chamba, Image Credit: Vjdchauhan/Wikimedia India has announced a plan to restrict the flow of water to Pakistan by diverting the eastern rivers Ravi, Sutlej and Beas rivers with an ultimate aim of damaging economy...Feb 24, 2019 761 0 -
Pakistan looks to $12 billion Saudi investment during Crown Prince’s visit
Pakistan is poised to ink a number of investment deals with Saudi Arabia worth billions of dollars during an upcoming visit of Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, including a multibillion dollar oil refinery in southwestern port city...Feb 12, 2019 871 0 -
PAPA and Pakistani Press organizations sign agreements on cooperation
As a Pakistani-American journalist working in Washington D.C., it has been a useful experience for me to interact with my colleagues in several cities of Pakistan. I am happy to report that Pakistani-American Press Association (PAPA),...Dec 15, 2018 1215 0 -
Pakistani-American hosts Israeli, Palestinian doctors bonding to treat suffering humanity
“In the sufferer, let me see only the human being,” Dr. Sargit Arbel Alon said as she emphasized the human connection that drives her work in the conflict zone. Dr. Alon, an Israeli obstetrician and gynecologist,...Dec 5, 2018 1676 0 -
Violent protests over Aasia Bibi acquittal hit Pakistan with Rs150 billion in economic losses
Pakistan suffered a massive loss of Rs 150 billion over three days of violent protests staged by religious clerics against a Supreme Court verdict giving freedom to Aasia Bibi, who was on death row following a...Nov 4, 2018 802 0