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Why democracy must take root in Pakistan
Recent display of banners and posters calling for a military coup in more than a dozen urban centers has initiated a new debate in Pakistan why democratic system is so prone to adventurism despite 2013 democratic...Jul 14, 2016 1427 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 1439 0 -
Pakistani-Americans shocked at loss of Sufi voice
It was only last month that Amjad Sabri enthralled Pakistani-Americans in Washington metro area with his devotional Sufi music, resonating a message of spiritual connection and love for humanity. On Wednesday, the news of his targeted killing in Karachi...Jun 23, 2016 3227 1 -
As economy grows, Pakistan’s Eid shopping tops $ 10 billion
Lahoris are in a great rush in Ramazan evenings as Eid shopping picks up amidst signs of sustained economic recovery from years of war and stagnation. Be it the upscale market of Liberty or lower middle...Jun 18, 2016 898 0 -
Pakistani American honored for 50-state marathon feat
Pakistani-American athlete Agha Hasnain has accomplished a marathon mission – completing the run in all 50 US states. This week Pakistani-American Congress honored him with an award on the Capitol Hill, hailing him as a tremendous...Jun 9, 2016 1737 0 -
Will IT advancement rescue Pakistani economy?
Saad Hussain, a software prodigy based in Lahore, the IT Capital of Pakistan, sent ripples in world’s software industry by developing a user-friendly app for blackberry phone a couple of years ago, winning acclaim at home...Jun 8, 2016 896 0 -
How IT advancement can rescue Pakistan’s economy
Saad Hussain, a software prodigy based in Lahore, the IT Capital of Pakistan, sent ripples in world’s software industry by developing a user-friendly app for blackberry phone a couple of years ago, winning acclaim at home...May 29, 2016 974 0 -
Pakistan home to world’s oldest civilization – Scholar
Digging deep into the history of pre-Indus Valley civilization and its people along cultural and linguistic lines, a scholar has concluded that Pakistani land is heir to the most ancient civilization known to humankind. Naeem Tahir,...May 15, 2016 4670 0 -
Washingtonians show keen interest in Pakistani arts
The occasion was Around the World Embassy Tour-Passport DC – an annual event that introduces diversity of world cultures to Washingtonians at the start of each summer. Almost customarily, Pakistani artefacts, cuisine, costumes, folk music, artefacts and...May 11, 2016 5824 0 -
Pakistani bus driver’s son Sadiq Khan elected Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan, a British politician of Pakistani descent, wrote history Friday, becoming the first Muslim Mayor of London. A member of the Labor Party, Khan assumed charge of the coveted office on Saturday. The 45-year-old politician is the most powerful Muslim in Britain,...May 7, 2016 1091 0