Search results for "AFGHANISTAN"
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US, Pakistan should find ways to resolve differences and work together – Congresswoman Lee
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has emphasized the importance of cooperative U.S.-Pakistan relations, arguing that the two countries should work together in the fight against terror and find ways to resolve problems. The Democratic lawmaker from Houston...Jun 21, 2017 1193 0 -
Pakistan to sustain over 5 % economic growth rate in years ahead: World Bank
Gwadar deep seaport Photo: Umargondal/Wikimedia Commons Rebounding agrarian output, stable macroeconomic environment, expanding investments are creating conditions for a higher economic growth momentum for Pakistan with the GDP expected to be 5.5 in 2018, says the...Jun 6, 2017 1649 0 -
Oregon: A story of courage and affinity
Oregonians in Portland laid flowers and held a vigil to express their sentiments over train stabbings on May 27, 2017. Photo Screenshot/KGW.com video What happened on a train in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday was an American...May 29, 2017 1238 0 -
US encourages Pakistan-India dialogue to resolve South Asian tensions
With South Asia witnessing a dangerous escalation in the form of frequent exchange of fire in Kashmir, the United States has said it wants Pakistan and India to hold dialogue and build cooperation. A State Department...May 25, 2017 1160 0 -
Kashmiris hold candlelight vigil outside White House; seek US support
Hundreds of Kashmirs turned up for a candlelight vigil outside the White House Sunday evening, condemning human rights violations in Indian-controlled territory and demanding a U.S. role toward resolution of the longstanding conflict. Barrister Sultan Mahmood,...May 22, 2017 1919 0 -
Why is cultural diversity under attack in so many countries?
By DIAC images (Harmony Day celebration of diversity in Australia) via Wikimedia Commons These are chaotic times with democratic norms and diversity becoming big victims in the face of political stereotyping, xenophobic policies, exclusionary otherness, nationalism,...May 21, 2017 1396 0 -
Culture Conversation : Pakistanis and Americans strike a chord at embassy event
The United States and Pakistan often use cultural diplomacy to reach out to the people and thinking circles in both countries as they seek to amplify convergences and mutual benefits of the relationship in the face...May 7, 2017 1575 0 -
Afghan cross-border shelling kills 9 Pakistanis including 5 children
Afghanistan-Pakistan border, Photo Central Intelligence Agency In a setback to confidence-building efforts between uneasy neighbors, Afghan forces from across the border targeted Pakistani security personnel escorting a census team in Balochistan’s Chaman area early Friday. Reports...May 5, 2017 1714 1 -
Trump to seek broader alliance against terror; explore ME peace
Photo : Screenshot/White House official YouTube video President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and Rome – centers for followers of three monotheistic faiths – in a major move seeking to forge common cause in...May 4, 2017 1209 0 -
China’s maritime expansion – A recast of the Silk Route or a New Future?
The Port of Shanghai in Yangshan Island Photo by Bigg(g)er/Wikimedia Commons The Mongols Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) ruled over China when the Great Kublai Khan – grandson of Genghis Khan – conquered China. But as they entrenched into...May 3, 2017 3778 3