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US designates Balochistan Liberation Army as global terrorist organization
The United States has designated the designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorists organization, which has perpetrated several attacks against civilian and military targets in the Pakistani province. Pakistan has for...Jul 2, 2019 1150 0 -
‘Pakistan needs to reorient Board of Investment to attract foreign companies’
The Imran Khan Government’s intent to enhance Pakistan’s ease of doing business ranking is a step in the right direction but Islamabad needs a radical reorientation in facilitating foreign investment, a Pakistani-American investor says. “First of...Jul 1, 2019 1023 0 -
What unites US, Pakistan is much more than what divides us – Ambassador Asad Khan
Pakistan and the United States can build a mutually beneficial and durable relationship with cooperation in areas of convergence, Islamabad’s ambassador in Washington said Monday as the two countries struggled to smooth out differences on some...Jun 24, 2019 872 0 -
Maryland leaders applaud Montgomery County Muslim Foundation work
Maryland’s leaders from both parties applauded Montgomery County Muslim Foundation for its continued work in service of humanity as they joined more than 500 community representatives in celebrations marking the annual Iftar dinner. Headed by Pakistani-American...Jun 6, 2019 1188 0 -
Trump ends multi-billion dollar trade concessions program for India
President Donald Trump has decided to end a trade concession program for India, under which New Delhi exported nearly $5 billion of goods to the United States. The Administration’s decision to terminate the Generalized System of...Jun 1, 2019 810 0 -
Trump says a nuclear deal with Iran is possible
Ratcheting down from his rhetoric over Iran, President Donald Trump has said a nuclear deal that stops Iran from developing nuclear weapons is possible. Speaking in Tokyo alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the U.S. president...May 28, 2019 753 0 -
India stops importing Iranian oil; Iran warms up to Pakistan
Faced with pressure over compliance of U.S. sanctions against Tehran, India has stopped buying Iranian oil – a move that may have diminishing strategic returns for New Delhi. The United States had given a six-month waiver...May 26, 2019 855 0 -
Amid geopolitical comeptitions, Iran offers to connect Gwadar and Chabahar ports
Iran has offered to connect Pakistan’s Gwadar port with Chabahar port to promote trade and commerce in the region. “I’ve come here with a proposal for the government of Pakistan for connection between Chabahar and Gwadar…...May 25, 2019 1492 3 -
Modi’s reelection heightens concerns over future of Indian Muslims
Jama Masjid Delhi, Image Credit: Shashwat_Nagpal/Wikimedia India has for centuries been one of the most diverse countries but Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reelection for another five-year term has raised questions about the future of the...May 24, 2019 807 0 -
PAKPAC’s Iftar spurs bipartisan calls for sustained US-Pakistan cooperation
The U.S.-Pakistan relationship, often characterized as a roller coaster ride for its alternate phases of close engagement and estrangement, once again appears to be at a crossroads. President Donald Trump is seeking to wrap up the...May 23, 2019 1281 0