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Pakistan-India Independence: How one Muslim family saved a village from bloodshed
I was in the middle school in Chakwal – a town now in Potohar region of Punjab, Pakistan- when the movement for independence from Britain and partition of the Indian subcontinent was in full swing. The...Aug 14, 2017 2367 0 -
Vanessa O’Brien becomes the first American woman to summit K2
Photo on the top shows Vanessa O’ Brien at K2 Base Camp wishing Independence Day on July 4, 2017 Photo Twitter @vobonline Vanessa O’Brien, a former New York banker, has written a story of courage, determination...Jul 31, 2017 2412 0 -
Pakistan averts political instability; remains key to regional security
A day after Nawaz Sharif relinquished prime minister’s office – in line with a Supreme Court verdict in a corruption case– Pakistan seems to have averted political instability. Sharif’s brother Shahbaz Sharif, a longtime chief minister...Jul 29, 2017 1851 0 -
Syrian teen refugees say they find hope in America
The unspeakable horrors of the Syrian conflict will perhaps never be fully told partly because the continuing imbroglio has destroyed lives and hopes of so many millions. The tepid international response to the staggering humanitarian crisis...Jul 29, 2017 2234 0 -
Nawaz Sharif steps down after Supreme Court disqualification
PML (N) leader Nawaz Sharif resigned as prime minister following Supreme Court’s decision on corruption charges that disqualified him as holder of the elected office for not declaring his property as required by the law. The...Jul 28, 2017 1259 0 -
UN Security Council condemns deadly bombing in Lahore
The United Nations Security Council has condemned “in the strongest terms” Monday’s deadly terrorist attack in Lahore, emphasizing that the perpetrators be held accountable. The statement came after a car bombing in the heart of Pakistan...Jul 25, 2017 1389 0 -
U.S. appoints career diplomat as acting special envoy for Pakistan, Afghanistan
Alice G Wells Photo Screenshot/US Embassy in Jordan YouTube The State Department has appointed a career diplomat as Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan – a move intended to better coordinate the U.S. policy toward...Jul 22, 2017 1676 0 -
Pakistan invites US multinationals to invest in the country amid economic turnaround
Pakistan is inviting the U.S. multinational firms to explore D.C.investment opportunities in Pthe South Asian country that has shown remarkable economic resilience in recent years and offers a favorable business climate. Speaking to the representatives of...Jul 21, 2017 1389 0 -
Montgomery County celebrates Muslim organization’s work
Reflecting the spirit of inclusive coexistence, the Montgomery County celebrated the work of a Muslim organization that has built a reputation for timely welfare services over the last many years. County Executive Ike Leggett expressed warm...Jul 16, 2017 1551 0 -
UN asks India, Pakistan to resolve Kashmir dispute through dialogue
Amid lingering South Asian tensions, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Thursday has asked India and Pakistan to settle the Kashmir problem through dialogue. “The secretary-general reiterates his call on the parties to resolve the issue through engagement...Jul 13, 2017 1497 0