Search results for "Pakistani"
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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 1715 1 -
Pakistani-American entrepreneur to set up $95 million auto facility in Detroit
Photo by Melissa Hillier via Wikimedia Commons Flex-N-Gate, a top global auto supplier owned by a Pakistan-born entrepreneur, is setting up a $95 million manufacturing facility in Detroit that will create up to 700 new jobs...Apr 26, 2017 2139 0 -
Pakistani Raj Kumar picked for US Emerging Young Leaders Award
Photo: Courtesy Raj Kumar Facebook page The US State Department has selected a Pakistani Hindu youth Raj Kumar as one of the recipients of its Emerging Young Leaders Award in recognition of his efforts toward building...Apr 19, 2017 2562 0 -
Editorial: Stop extremism from lynching the Pakistani society
The gruesome killing of Mashal Khan in mob violence has shocked all those who believe in tolerance, moderation and the rule of law. The lynching of 23-year-old student of journalism at Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan,...Apr 17, 2017 1271 0 -
Pakistani educationist James Shera’s unique bridge-building role
As someone who is frequently in the media speaking on behalf of the Muslim community, I was dismayed when bombs exploded in an Egyptian church this past Sunday. I thought of religious minorities in my home...Apr 15, 2017 1704 0 -
Ambassador Chaudhry vows to work with Pakistani-Americans to boost US-Pakistan ties
Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has said he would enlist support of the vibrant Pakistani-American community to strengthen and expand economic, commercial and investment ties between Pakistan and the United States. Presiding over a conference of Heads...Apr 2, 2017 1194 0 -
Pakistani-American first Muslim to be part of NYPD’s elite unit
Sgt. Ali Javed Photo Courtesy NYPD Muslim Officers Society Facebook Sergeant Ali Javed, a Pakistani-American has become the first Muslim to join the New York City Police Department’s elite Emergency Services Unit. Javed is not only...Mar 30, 2017 1425 0 -
Pakistani-American doctor wins Elis Island Medal of Honor award
Photo: Courtesy Dr. Adil Haider Facebook Page A Pakistani-American trauma surgeon has been named a recipient of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2017 – the highest civilian award in the U.S. for immigrants. Adil...Mar 27, 2017 5059 1 -
US applauds Pakistani resilience
The United States applauded Pakistani resilience in the face of challenges as senior officials and Pakistani-Americans celebrated Pakistan Day at the country’s embassy on Friday. Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs...Mar 24, 2017 1226 0 -
Pakistani Society – The Old vs The New
The “new” is not necessarily the better. This small fact is often trampled before the juggernaut of the new. The “old” is often berated as obsolete and is considered something worthy to be jettisoned in the...Mar 23, 2017 3072 0