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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enlivens Pakistan Independence Day celebration in D.C.
With a mix of classical notes and innovative Qawaali rendition style, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan enlivened Pakistani embassy’s celebration of the Independence Day Tuesday. Besides Pakistani-Americans, U.S. diplomats including senior State Department official for South Asia...Aug 15, 2018 1146 0 -
Pakistan’s governance troubles and the desire for change
1988 was 30 years back. Since then, 8 elections have been held in Pakistan. Yet, the core issue of governance, which goes to the heart to the fundamental incompatibility between resources and requirements, remains untouched. Unattended also is the...Aug 10, 2018 823 0 -
Pakistan’s new government to make China agreements public
Gwadar Port in Balochistan province links CPEC with the Gulf Image Credit: Umargondal /Wikimedia Common Pakistan’s incoming Imran Khan-led government may make all economic agreements with Beijing public as part of efforts to bring transparency and blunt criticism...Aug 5, 2018 916 0 -
U.S. to look for opportunities to work with new Pakistan government
While acknowledging the the courage of Pakistani people for their participation in July 25 elections, the United States has said it will look for opportunities to work with the new government to advance security and stability...Jul 26, 2018 827 0 -
Naya Pakistan rejects political dynasties
Twenty two years after forming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has won victory for his party in Wednesday’s general elections in the South Asian country of huge importance to world powers. With 120 seats in the National Assembly,...Jul 26, 2018 1054 0 -
Pakistanis go to polls with Naya Pakistan vs Dynastic Politics contest
While powerful dynasties in Pakistan appear to be running out of steam, they still wield a huge influence over the country’s evolving political landscape. The July 25 election marks a rare emergence of a relatively new...Jul 24, 2018 889 0 -
Battleground Punjab as PML(N) and PTI fight fiercely for July 25 election
With 55% of the National Assembly seats, Punjab has shaped up to be the decisive battlefield for the July 25 election that pitches two of the largest Pakistani parties – PML(N) and PTI – in a...Jul 22, 2018 934 0 -
Pakistan gets overwhelming UNGA support for place on Economic Social Council
Pakistan was elected Wednesday to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the economic arm of the United Nations, for a three-year term, beginning 1 January 2019. Ambassador to the UN Maleeha Lodhi called the election as...Jun 13, 2018 994 0 -
Pakistani-American emerges as unifying voice in Maryland’s race
Nuchhi Currier addressing a rally Photo: Facebook Page It was a crisp, shiny and a pleasant early afternoon. We were sitting in a beautiful patio of the Woman’s National Democratic Club (WNDC) with its president Nuchhi...Jun 8, 2018 1404 0 -
Secretary Pompeo discusses US-Pakistan relations with Army Chief Bajwa
U.S. Secretary of State Mikeo Pompeo Wednesday spoke with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Qamar Bajwa and discussed relations between the two countries and the importance of fighting all terrorists in the region. “They discussed ways...Jun 6, 2018 925 0