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Khizr Khan on why he decided to counter Trump’s demogogic rhetoric
For 12 years, the family kept the grief of son’s loss private. But one day, Khizr Khan decided to make a public statement in the middle of an unusually heated election year. Since that July 28...Aug 11, 2016 1233 0 -
US concerned over ‘rising intolerance’ in India after violence against Muslim women
The United States has asked India to do “everything in its power” to protect minorities, and bring to justice those responsible for the recent assault against two Muslim women for allegedly carrying cow beef . “We’re obviously...Jul 30, 2016 679 0 -
Politics: What Pakistani Americans’ appearances at 2016 Conventions mean
Pakistani Americans generally fare as high achievers among immigrant communities – with students excelling in grades, medical doctors expanding their numbers to around 20,000, financial managers serving in local American and international institutions like the World Bank,...Jul 30, 2016 1264 0 -
Trump picks Mike Pence as VP; In 2015, Pence opposed Muslim ban
Mike Pence, Indiana Governor , is Donald Trump’s presidential pick for November 8 election, adding a known conservative voice to the real estate tycoon’s unusually different political campaign. “I am pleased to announce that I have...Jul 15, 2016 728 0 -
Pakistan says farewell to a hero of humanity
The passing away of Abdul Sattar Edhi in Karachi has highlighted how philanthropy and social work can transform lives of people. On Saturday thousands of people turned up at the National Stadium to pay their last...Jul 9, 2016 1438 0 -
Bangladesh Carnage: ISIS or Homegrown?
The brutal killing of more than 20 hostages in Dhaka during an 11-hour siege of a posh restaurant has amplified challenges Bangladesh faces from domestic and international militancy that has rocked several countries. Dhaka’s terror troubles...Jul 3, 2016 1037 0 -
GOP Poll Scare: Clinton far ahead of Trump
Fearful that Donald Trump’s nomination may cost them the White House, skeptic Republican leaders got their first scare after a new poll showed the presumptive nominee lagging way behind Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton. Although Trump has received...May 5, 2016 1082 0 -
Diversity is one of America’s greatest strengths: Hillary Clinton
With a resounding victory in New York primary on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton advanced closer to securing Democratic nomination for presidential race and pledged to draw on America’s diversity for collective uplift of all. Her tally of 1428...Apr 20, 2016 867 0 -
Washington candlelight vigil in memory of Pakistani victims
As Pakistan mourned the loss of more than 70 lives in Easter terror carnage in Lahore, world leaders reacted with outpouring of support for the country that remains one of the biggest victims of terrorist violence....Mar 30, 2016 1018 0 -
2016 Electorate – The Most Diverse in U.S. History- Examining the impact
Reflecting growing American demographic diversity, the U.S. electorate for the 2016 election will be the country’s most racially and ethnically diverse ever, and a series of figures and statistics cited in a Pew Research analysis indicate possible...Feb 19, 2016 1493 0