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Pakistani students selected under US scholarship program welcomed in Washington
A group of nearly 100 bright Pakistani students, selected under the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, have arrived in the United States for 2017 studies. The program provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around...Jan 5, 2017 2550 0 -
How Pakistan keeps economic momentum amid political challenges, Indian escalation
Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city Photo by Rahib ALi (Citizen)) , via Wikimedia Commons Lahore’s busiest Mall road remained the theater of protest rallies by politicians, farmers and teachers throughout the year 2016 and capital Islamabad’s...Jan 2, 2017 1107 0 -
Why Pakistan has not overcome its energy crisis yet
Tarbela Dam during 2010 floods Photo Credit: Paul Duncan, U.S. Marine Corps via Wikimedia Commons This week Pakistan made its latest nuclear power project – a 340 MW Chashma-3 (C-3) plant – operational and connected it...Dec 29, 2016 977 0 -
Russia’s growing ties with Pakistan leave India aghast
Gwadar Seaport Photo Credit: Umargondal via Wikimedia Commons Perhaps nowhere the maxim that nothing is constant in international politics rings as loudly as in Russia’s outreach to Pakistan that has left India stunned and aghast. Vladimir...Dec 22, 2016 1003 0 -
US, Pakistan look to build “strong relationship” under Trump Administration
The United States and Pakistan look to strengthen their wide-ranging ties after President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif exchanged views on ways to build a “strong working relationship” between the United States and Pakistan...Dec 3, 2016 924 0 -
Trump sees tremendous opportunities in Pakistan; willing to help resolve problems
President-elect Donald Trump Wedneseday indicated his willingness to work cooperatively with Pakistan on addressing “outstanding problems” and saw “tremendous opportunities” in the South Asian country. He also praised Pakistanis as intelligent and amazing people as Prime...Nov 30, 2016 1461 0 -
Pakistan greets Trump on victory; looks forward to advancing ties
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has congratulated President-elect of the United States Donald J. Trump on his historic victory, saying Islamabad looks forward to working with him to advance US-Pakistan relationship. “Your election is indeed the triumph...Nov 9, 2016 888 0 -
November 8 election pivotal for American Muslims : Khizr Khan
Pakistani American Khizr Khan made several appearances alongside Democratic leaders in Virginia in a push for Muslims to get out and use their right to vote. “The Muslim community is committed to standing up for their...Nov 5, 2016 1016 0 -
Trump aide predicts election victory
With Donald Trump catching up with Hillary Clinton in the latest public opinion polls, a close aide of the Republican candidate is predicting victory in November 8 election. “I am expecting a big turnout. Donald Trump...Oct 30, 2016 2515 0 -
US backs Pakistan’s democratic government; upholds peaceful right of protest
As Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Imran Khan threatens to stage a mass protest against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, the United States has indicated its support for the elected government while also upholding the right to...Oct 26, 2016 751 0