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Trump terms Modi’s statement against Pakistan as ‘very aggressive’
President Donald Trump has termed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement against Pakistan at the Houston rally as “very aggressive” and expressed surprise that such a statement was made at Sunday’s event. In remarks at a...Sep 24, 2019 765 0 -
Massive Houston protests against Modi bring together America’s diverse communities
A huge protest in Houston Sunday denounced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies outside as his nationalist government continues to suppress Kashmiris under an unprecedented military lockdown that began with suspension of the disputed region’s autonomous...Sep 22, 2019 1020 0 -
Trump to participate in ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston
President Donald Trump will appear jointly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in “Howdy, Modi” event in Houston on September 22 to “underscore the important partnerships between the United States and India,” the White House said. “It...Sep 16, 2019 679 0 -
‘If Kashmir is challenge to peace, economy is battle for Pakistan’s survival’
Pakistan can fight its Jammu and Kashmir case meaningfully if it strengthens its economy because economic uplift of its people would win wider international support for its peace and security stance, a prominent entrepreneur argues. “Pakistan...Aug 29, 2019 1195 1 -
UN Secretary General raises Kashmir issue with Modi; urges restraint
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed the festering Kashmir imbroglio with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a meeting in France, reaffirming the world body’s position which expresses concern and urges restraint in the disputed territory. The...Aug 26, 2019 880 1 -
Trump to meet advisers on troops withdrawal from Afghanistan
Indicating substantive progress in negotiations toward concluding the Afghan conflict, President Trump will Friday discuss withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan with his top advisers. The discussions come after several rounds of talks between U.S. officials...Aug 16, 2019 541 0 -
Worsening crisis with India over Kashmir could affect Afghan prospects: Pakistan ambassador
If Pakistan were to move it counterterrorism troops from the Afghan border to the Kashmir frontier in the face of exacerbation of tensions with India, Afghanistan peace prospects could face complications, Islamabad’s ambassador in Washington hinted...Aug 13, 2019 2339 0 -
Muslim Writing Salon brings awesome diversity to D.C.
In the rooftop bar of Eaton DC, skeptical of attending a religious event, I didn’t know what to expect. When Nafisa Isa enthusiastically started introducing the program, people cheered and hollered. Sitting in the second row,...Aug 8, 2019 1557 0 -
Finding voices of harmony amidst conlficting narratives
A few years ago, when American University Professor Dr. Akbar Ahmed and Smithsonian Director Manjula Kumar picked me for the role of a Sufi Sheikh in the famous play Noor, I savored the experience as a...Aug 3, 2019 1818 0 -
As US, Taliban head to Qatar for crucial talks, Pakistan backs Afghan peace push
Amid reports that the United States and the Afghan Taliban are on the verge of reaching an agreement on the way out of the Afghan conflict, Pakistan has reassured Washington of its commitment to facilitate peace...Aug 1, 2019 918 0