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Ilhan Omar lambasts Obama for ‘caging kids’ and ‘droning countries’
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar ripped former president Barack Obama for his policies including caging of kids at the U.S.-Mexico border and droning several countries around the globe. In a rare indictment of Obama by a Democratic leader,...Mar 8, 2019 930 0 -
In the wake of Omar’s stance, historic House resolution condemns anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim bias
After days of intense deliberations, the U.S. House of Representative passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and racism in what Congresswoman Ilhan Omar – whose accusation of allegiance to Israel – prompted the move – called...Mar 8, 2019 693 0 -
In countrywide crackdown, Pakistan detains mililtant leaders; seizes control of seminaries
In a countrywide swoop against militant groups, Pakistan has detained more than one hundred activists of banned organizations and seized control of around 400 seminaries and assets. State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Afridi says the Government...Mar 7, 2019 871 0 -
Pakistani-American Mohammad Aslam passes away; leaving behind a legacy of community service
Image Credit: Courtesy Naila Alam Pakistani-American community in Washington area lost a veteran voice and mentor on Wednesday, when Mohammad Aslam, owner of Metro International Travel and founder of the 1990s newspaper Eastern Times, passed away....Mar 7, 2019 4110 1 -
A Journey into Europe that reminds of enlightenment amid challenges
Professor Akbar S. Ahmed’s Journey into Europe is a multi-levelled endeavor. It is a journey into the soul of Europe undergoing its latest upheaval in which the values underpinning pluralistic democracy have been put into question;...Mar 6, 2019 1430 0 -
Trump to terminate trade preference status for India
President Donald Trump, who has been critical of India’s refusal to reciprocate U.S. trade concessions, has decided to terminate status for New Delhi, known as Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which saw India sending $5.7 billion...Mar 5, 2019 831 0 -
UN wants Pakistan, India to build on ‘positive momentum’ after Indian pilot’s release
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Pakistan and India should maintain the “positive momentum” produced by Islamabad’s release of Indian fighter pilot and hold talks to defuse tensions. The world body has been closely watching the South...Mar 2, 2019 690 0 -
U.S. steps up diplomacy to contain Pakistan-India crisis
President Trump may have come empty-handed from a meeting with North Korea leader over denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula but his administration is focused intently on containing a crisis between two South Asian nuclear powers Pakistan...Feb 28, 2019 754 0 -
Pakistan to release pilot of downed Indian jet as ‘peace gesture’
The picture of downed Indian jet, Wing Commander Abhinandan taking tea, has gone viral with calls for taking “chai” together instead of warring, Credit: Radio Pakistan In the midst of Pakistan-India military standoff, Prime Minister Imran...Feb 28, 2019 2419 0 -
U.S. asks Pakistan, India to exercise restraint; avoid escalation at any cost
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for New Delhi and Islamabad to exercise restraint and avoid escalation at any cost following an Indian strike inside Pakistan. The U.S. chief diplomat issued a statement amid spiraling...Feb 27, 2019 676 0