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Jewish Muslim alliance takes exception to Trump’s tirade against Congresswomen
As President Trump continues to defend his remarks against four progressive Democratic Congresswomen, JAMAAT, an interfaith organization bringing together Jewish and Muslim leaders, has termed the statements unacceptable. “If people want to leave our country, they...Jul 18, 2019 1124 0 -
Pakistani hero, who tried to overpower terrorist attacker at New Zealand mosque, dies
A Pakistani man, who had immigrated to New Zealand to work as a teacher and identified as Naeem Rashid, died in a hospital from wounds after he heroically tried to overpower Australian a gun-wielding terrorist attacker...Mar 16, 2019 1985 1 -
American lawmakers for rebuilding U.S.-Pakistan ties on common grounds
As the United States and Pakistan revive their coordination on finding a political settlement to the Afghan conflict, several American lawmakers have expressed their support for rebuilding U.S.-Pakistan ties with cooperation in areas of convergence. The...Jan 11, 2019 1114 0 -
‘Our rightful place is also in Congress’
The election of Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib to U.S. Congress represents a momentous occasion for American Muslims, who have been struggling to defeat some stereotypes. Omar (D-Minnesota), a Somali-American who came to the United Sates...Jan 7, 2019 1211 0 -
Rashida Tlaib: An American promise
Rashida Tlaib’s victory in a Michigan primary has assured her a seat in the U.S. House of Representative since the Democratic candidate is likely to be elected unopposed in November from the state’s 13th congressional district....Aug 10, 2018 1470 0 -
New initiative seeks to help Muslim Americans boost political representation
Ilhan Omar member House of Representatives in Minnesota, Photo by Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons A new organization is seeking to motivate and train Muslim Americans to boost their participation in grass-roots politics, especially through greater...Feb 3, 2017 914 0 -
‘Let Kashmiris decide their destiny’
India’s repression has turned Kashmir into a “volcano waiting to erupt,” and it is time that New Delhi lets the people of Jammu and Kashmir to decide their destiny, a top Pakistani diplomat argued. Writing an...Nov 23, 2019 917 0 -
UN expresses concern as India formally annexes disputed Kashmir region
Hours after New Delhi officially took over the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region following its August 5 revocation of the regional autonomy, the United Nations Secretary General reiterated the world body’s concern over the precarious situation....Oct 31, 2019 658 0 -
American Muslims find political voice as U.S. electorate embraces diversity, inclusion
American Muslims are just one percent of the U.S. population, but they make up 10 percent of the medical practitioners. One of the greatest medical minds in recent history was late Dr. Ayub Ommaya, an illustrious...Nov 14, 2018 885 0
