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Culture Conversation : Pakistan Film Festival in New York
A galaxy of Pakistani film stars studded the UN Headquarters in New York as the first-ever Film Festival began after a glittering Friday night event. UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, who was the chief guest, congratulated...Dec 3, 2016 2565 0 -
Will India respond positively to Pakistan’s peace overture?
Gold Temple in Amritsar, Photo by Sukanta Pal via Wikimedia Commons Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, faces a peace test this weekend when Pakistan will make a bold move to attend the Heart of Asia conference...Dec 2, 2016 1063 0 -
Pakistan Film Festival NY website up with exciting clips
Featured Image courtesy Pakistan Mission to UN (www.pffny.com) A website on the upcoming Pakistani Film Festival in New York is up, offering some exciting clips from movies to be screened, and informing people how they can...Nov 25, 2016 1457 0 -
Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Michael Jordan to receive Medal of Freedom
Legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is among 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, announced by the White House on Wednesday, the last time Preisdent Barack Obama has nominated such outstanding individuals for the highest...Nov 17, 2016 1243 0 -
Academy of the Punjab in North America expands its online library
Collage Photos: Book by Khalid Mahmood, Bulleh Shah image originally by Tahirakram via Wikimedia Commons Academy of the Punjab in North America has posted a series of new e-Books and magazines on its website, popular among...Nov 16, 2016 2348 0 -
Culture Conversation : First Pakistan Film Festival in New York from Dec. 3 to 4
Showcasing some of the top-rated movies, the first ever Pakistan Film Festival in the United States will be held in New York from December 3-4. The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations will organize...Nov 15, 2016 1437 0 -
‘Spread Hummus, Not Hate’ rallying cry echoes at American University
A rally of religious leaders, interfaith activists, academics and students at the American University pledged to work toward thwarting religious discrimination and bigotry in accordance with American ideals of pluralism and inclusiveness. Assembling under the banner...Oct 25, 2016 1660 1 -
Election 2016: Obama asks Americans to choose hope over fear
In making a strong case for Hillary Clinton presidency, President Barack Obama said she stands for hope while Donald Trump represent about America’s promise, as he urged Americans to elect the Democratic candidate as their leader at...Jul 28, 2016 865 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 3225 1 -
Culture Conversation: Lahore Literary Festival comes to New York
After steady improvement in bilateral cooperation in the last few years, this summer has brought mixed news for US-Pakistan relations. While Washington and Islamabad contemplate a resolution to the standoff over F-16 jets deal, the people of two countries had...May 21, 2016 2307 0