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Preserving cultural heritage means fostering dialogue and peace
Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, Photo by Jeev Wikipedia This year the International Day for Monuments and Sites is dedicated to the theme “Cultural Heritage & Sustainable Tourism.” While designating 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism...Apr 20, 2017 1492 0 -
US, Pakistan discuss counterterrorism, Afghan stability as McMaster visits Islamabad
U.S. National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster discussed cooperative ties with Pakistan’s top political and military leaders on Monday, while emphasizing the need to confront terrorism in all its forms. On his first visit to...Apr 17, 2017 1139 0 -
‘US in a unique position to defuse Pakistan-India tensions’
With South Asian political temperature soaring, a top Pakistani diplomat has said the United States is in a unique position to defuse Pakistan-India tensions over hot button Jammu and Kashmir dispute, as Washington has close relations...Apr 16, 2017 1096 0 -
Indian firing kills 8 Kashmiris as election sees lowest turnout in 30 years
Indian security forces fired on protesters opposing New Delhi’s repressive rule in Kashmir, killing eight persons as by-election in the disputed territory on Sunday had the lowest turnout in the last 30 years. Fearing that the...Apr 10, 2017 994 0 -
Sayeeda Warsi – A voice that should be heeded by both Muslims and the West
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi with Archbishop Vincent Nicols Photo by English: Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Wikimedia Commons The life of Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has been full of drama. As if becoming a member of the House of Lords,...Apr 8, 2017 1515 0 -
Amid tensions, Pakistan asks Afghanistan to cooperate in the fight against terror
Amid ongoing border tensions, Pakistan has underlined that a close cooperation and meaningful engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan in areas of security, counter-terrorism and border management is necessary to preventing cross-border movement of terrorist groups and...Apr 3, 2017 1161 0 -
A workshop where professionals volunteer to teach the youth job-hunting, business skills
One weekend each month, a new group of young people in Montgomery county has an opportunity to interact with top experts to acquire skills necessary to hunt better jobs and network for bright professional careers. There is...Mar 31, 2017 1489 0 -
US filmmaker for discovering Pakistan’s amazing tourist destinations
Shangrila Resort SkarduPhoto Credit: Zaeem Siddiq via Wikimedia Commons An American documentary maker says Pakistan’s tourist attractions should be a destination for American visitors who want to explore the country’s natural beauty and traditional hospitality of...Mar 24, 2017 1326 0 -
UN chief lauds Pakistan ‘s role for peace; Over 100 ambassadors attend Pakistan Day event
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applauded Pakistan’s valuable contribution to international peace and security at a glittering Pakistan Day reception in New York. “Pakistan plays an important role at the United Nations,” Guterres said. Guterres’ comments came...Mar 24, 2017 1872 0 -
New ambassador vows efforts towards strong US-Pakistan relations
Ambassador Aizaz Chauhdry with a US Student Ambassador to Pakistan, Photo: Pakistan Embassy in Washington Islamabad’s new ambassador to the United States has said he will focus on winning more friends for Pakistan in the American...Mar 18, 2017 1568 0