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US, Pakistan work closely to step up Afghan peace drive
Pakistan has renewed its pledge to support Washington and Kabul for finding a political settlement to the 17-year-old conflict in Afghanistan. President Donald Trump’s special envoy flew into the region to kickstart the peace process with...Jan 9, 2019 898 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 1194 0 -
Pakistani-American Sadaf Jaffer elected mayor of Montgomery in New Jersey
Sadaf Jaffer, a Pakistani-American scholar, has been sworn in as mayor of Montgomery Township in New Jersey, becoming the first ever South Asian to hold the office. Montgomery is home to diverse communities and Jaffer’s election...Jan 5, 2019 1807 1 -
After Saudi Arabia, UAE also to unveil $6.2 billion deal for Pakistan
After Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates has also come to Pakistan’s rescue with a $6.2 billion economic deal for the key South Asian country. Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will unveil the...Jan 5, 2019 898 3 -
Trump looks forward to meeting new Pakistani leader; wants great US-Pakistan relationship
In the wake of Pakistan’s help toward initiating an Afghan peace process, President Donald Trump has said his administration wants to have a great relationship with the South Asian country and looks forward to meeting with...Jan 3, 2019 1726 0 -
New Yorkers defy rain to welcome 2019
New Yorkers defied drenching rains on Monday night to greet 2019 with colorful confetti and sparkling lights at the Times Square, which also drew thousands of visitors to the start of the new year festivity. As...Jan 1, 2019 1047 0 -
Times Square to welcome New Year with celebration of free Press and journalists
Image Credit: “Countdown Entertainment, LLC” In a befitting move, organizers of the New Year festivities at New York City’s Times Square decided to dedicate the ball drop to Press freedom and contributions of journalists. The...Dec 29, 2018 1180 0 -
Pakistani author to publish interpretation of Heer Waris Shah in six volumes
Waris Shah was deeply conscious of the literary craftsmanship and the profundity of thought that had gone into the writing of his epic poem Heer. In fact, upon completion of his magnum opus, Shah declared that...Dec 26, 2018 1858 0 -
Post Office in Virginia named after fallen Pakistani-American army hero Khan
Khizr Khan and Ghazala Khan, parents of fallen Army Captain Humayun Khan A post office in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been named after fallen Army Captain Humayun Khan – son of Pakistani-American couple Khizr Khan and Ghazala...Dec 25, 2018 11342 0 -
Nawaz Sharif handed 7 years jail term; Party protests graft case verdict
An anti-graft court on Monday sentenced former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to seven years in jail in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case while it acquitted the ex-PML(N) leader in another case known as Flagship Investments...Dec 24, 2018 920 0