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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 2329 0 -
How do I say Eid Mubarak in a time of conflict and repression?
It is not easy to say, Eid Mubarak – while witnessing senseless gun violence, and mindless killing of fellow Americans and fellow humans across the world from Kashmir in South Asia to the killing fields in...Aug 11, 2019 919 0 -
A poem on God’s mercy for father of a learned daughter
ON JUDGEMENT DAY I wrote this poem for my daughter a decade ago. She now faces a serious medical situation. I request the reader to heed a father’s plea and offer a prayer for her recovery...Aug 8, 2019 766 0 -
Pakistan not contemplating military action but to challenge India diplomatically over Kashmir status: FM
Pakistan will not resort to a military action to settle Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s annexation of the disputed Kashmir territory, foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said as tensions soared over New Delhi’s decision to tighten...Aug 8, 2019 558 0 -
A photographer wonders if falling leaves in August signal an early fall
What does a scene of fallen leaves in August mean? That is what multimedia journalist Aziz Ahmed wondered when he captured a series of pictures in Arlington on a glorious summer day. “I have never seen #Fall #Autumn in...Aug 8, 2019 1077 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 1550 0 -
Pakistan suspends trade with India over Kashmir annexation; may close airspace
Pakistan has suspended bilateral trade with India as well as downgraded diplomatic relations in reaction to New Delhi’s abrogation of special status for Kashmir, which it says flouts international norms and annexation of the disputed Himalayan...Aug 7, 2019 565 0 -
US says closely following situation after India’s change of Kashmir status; concerned over detentions
The United States on Monday said it is closely following the unfolding developments in Kashmir after India’s decision to revoke special status for Kashmir and expressed concern over detentions while also urging all parties to maintain...Aug 5, 2019 652 0 -
Imran Khan urges Trump to intervene on Kashmir; fears regional crisis from Indian escalation
Fearing a regional crisis from India’s massive military escalation in Kashmir, Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged President Donald Trump to intervene toward a resolution to the longstanding dispute as per his offer to do mediate...Aug 4, 2019 804 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 1807 0