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Imran Khan seeks overseas Pakistanis’ contributions to water dam fund
A view of the Tarbela Dam, the largest earth-filled dam in the world in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Photo Credit: USAID/Wikimedia Commons As parts of the country faced drought, Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday appealed to all Pakistanis,...Sep 7, 2018 1871 0 -
U.S. sees momentum for improved Pakistan ties after Pompeo visit
The United States looks forward to building on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s hopeful visit to Islamabad and improve the relationship – that deteriorated sharply in the wake of differences over the Trump Administration’s South Asia policy...Sep 7, 2018 1470 0 -
Anonymous NYT piece cites inside resistance to Trump; White House rejects claim
Identified as a senior administration official author of an opinion piece in The New York Times has criticized President Donald Trump, claiming that the administration officials are resisting Trump’s “worst inclinations.” “I Am Part of the Resistance...Sep 6, 2018 859 0 -
A Pakistani writer’s tribute to John McCain
The timing of the death of soldier citizen John McCain has immense ramifications for the dangerous crossroads the US is placed in today. For me personally this extraordinary all-American defender of democracy and freedom symbolized the...Sep 6, 2018 974 0 -
U.S., Pakistan hold talks to reset strained ties
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held discussions with Pakistan’s newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan with a desire to reset relations through progress in areas of common interest including efforts to bring peace in Afghanistan....Sep 5, 2018 1427 1 -
With close aide Arif Alvi as president, Imran Khan consolidates power
Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf consolidated its hold on power with the election of Dr. Arifur Rehman Alvi as the 13th president of the country, Alvi, elected by the Parliament and the provincial assemblies in a ballot...Sep 4, 2018 1029 0 -
U.S. to counter China’s growing influence with big investments in countries
A map showing China in red, Members of the AIIB in orange, the six corridors in black Image Credit: Lommes /Wikimedia Commons Amid growing Chinese influence in several developing regions, the United States has decided to...Sep 2, 2018 1254 0 -
Pakistan may benefit from jump in international tourism earnings
Pakistan is among the countries that have shown a steady increase in international receipts from tourism, as the South Asian country gradually comes out of years of turmoil and security challenges. However, the country has still...Aug 28, 2018 1573 0 -
The man who reformed understanding of Islam among African-Americans
Not long after 9/11, I was invited to the White House to attend an Iftar dinner given by President George W. Bush. Some of the most prominent Muslim leaders in the United States were there, including...Aug 25, 2018 859 0 -
Kuldip Nayar – A powerful voice for South Asian peace
Kuldip Nayar, a fearless proponent of peace between Pakistan and India, left the world Thursday as an intellectual who defended human rights indiscriminately, looked inwardly and often rose above narrow nationalistic fervor to voice candid opinions....Aug 23, 2018 913 0
