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Pakistani-American journalist Amna Nawaz to co-moderate Democratic presidential debate
Pakistan-American Amna Nawaz, who is working as senior Public Broadcasting Service National Correspondent, will co-moderate December 19 Democratic presidential primary debate along with three other seasoned journalists. Amna Nawaz is the first ever South Asian to...Dec 5, 2019 2348 0 -
With motivation to succeed, immigrants continue to make American Dream a reality
The United States prides itself on being a nation of immigrants, and the nation has a long history of attracting and successfully absorbing people from across the globe, and a new study finds that immigrants have...Nov 2, 2019 922 1 -
A Pakistani-American whose humanitarianism made him a role model
Fourteen centuries ago, Hazrat Ali had cautioned on the perils of pandering to the privileged few. The contention of the great sage – widely recognized as the fountainhead of Sufism – was that whatever you do...Oct 12, 2019 1457 1 -
Pakistani-American’s Pandak Farms investment gets recognition with EME agreement
In a heartwarming news for overseas Pakistanis, a Pakistani-American’s pioneering Pandak Farms has entered into an agreement with prestigious EME Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to collaborate in the areas of research, development and business. Pandak...Jul 19, 2019 3157 0 -
Pakistani-American filmmaker Mumtaz Hussain honored for his creative work
Pakistani-American filmmaker and Views and News contributor Mumtaz Hussain has been honored in recognition of his achievements in creative arts. Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar during his visit to New York decorated Hussain with a medal on behalf...Apr 20, 2019 2004 0 -
Pakistani-American Sadaf Jaffer elected mayor of Montgomery in New Jersey
Sadaf Jaffer, a Pakistani-American scholar, has been sworn in as mayor of Montgomery Township in New Jersey, becoming the first ever South Asian to hold the office. Montgomery is home to diverse communities and Jaffer’s election...Jan 5, 2019 1815 1 -
Pakistani-American Rabeea Collier elected district court judge in Texas
Rabeea Collier, a Pakistani-American with a highly successful record as attorney, has been elected as Judge of the 113th Civil District Court of Harris County, Texas. A native Houstonian, Rabeea Collier, earned a Doctor of Law...Nov 8, 2018 9945 0 -
American Muslim hip hop: a cultural conversation
It is not well known in American mainstream culture, but some of the most famous African-American musicians are Muslim. They include numerous hip-hop stars such as Ice Cube, Lupe Fiasco, Mos Def, and T-Pain. The close...Oct 8, 2018 1943 0 -
Sonoma Valley Authors Festival – American hospitality in troubled times
The Lodg, the venue of Sonoma Valley Authors Festival Photo: SVAF/Twitter Image In early May, Zeenat and I had the privilege of traveling to Sonoma, California to speak as part of the inaugural Sonoma Valley Authors...Jun 30, 2018 1076 0 -
Prominent Pakistani-American lawyer Zarrar Sehgal to serve on APF Board
The American Pakistan Foundation welcomes Zarrar Sehgal, Head of the Banking and Finance practice area at Clifford Chance, to its board of directors. He is a partner in Clifford Chance’s U.S. Finance and Restructuring Group, and...Jun 7, 2018 986 0
