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Where does hope lie in trying times?
In a time of misunderstanding among different communities, a rising pandemic, and adjustments in a new digital era, where can individuals find a beacon of light? On July 16th, Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, former Pakistani High Commissioner...Aug 5, 2020 1300 0 -
Is there an alternative to the ritual of sacrificing cattle on Eid-al-Azha?
On Friday, July 31, 2020, over a billion and a half Muslims around the world, will be slaughtering millions of goats, camels, and cattle to carry out Abraham’s tradition of sacrificing the symbolic lamb. Is there...Jul 31, 2020 1316 0 -
UN report says TTP terror group targets Pakistan from its bases in Afghanistan
The Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan may have been inside Pakistan but the militant organization continues to target the country from neighboring Afghanistan. The UN this week confirmed fears that the (TTP) my be down but it is...Jul 27, 2020 924 0 -
CPJ demands swift and safe release of abducted Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan
Amid growing concern over the safety of abducted Pakistani journalist Matiullah Jan, the Committee to Protect Journalists has asked Pakistan authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the disappearance. “The abduction of Matiullah Jan...Jul 21, 2020 1074 0 -
How interfaith friendships can help a divided world
Imagine these scenes: a newscaster portrays grim events of a policeman being hacked to death by a Muslim, who in turn is shot by police. Riots by nationalist groups fill streets with smoke and flames as...Jul 19, 2020 964 0 -
Ertugul actress Esra may become brand ambassador for Pakistani cricket franchise
As Turkish fictional TV series Resurrection: Ertugul touches new highs of popularity in Pakistan, actress Esra Bilgic, who plays a lead character as Halime Hatun, wife of the protagonist Ertugtul, may soon become a brand ambassador...Jul 12, 2020 2043 0 -
US, Pakistan see value in expanding educational cooperation
Highlighting the significance of cooperation in the field of education, U.S. and Pakistan Thursday vowed to keep working collaboratively in the area of key interest to both. At a webinar hosted by the Pakistani embassy, U.S....Jul 9, 2020 1223 1 -
Pakistani mangoes in the land of the rising sun
Japan has temporarily allowed import of Pakistani mangoes that is going to help the South Asian country to offset the effects of the Coronavirus-related restrictions on horticultural exports. According to the Ministry of National Food Security and...Jul 8, 2020 2229 0 -
Pakistan seeks initiative to revive tourism beyond COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has harmed Pakistan’s economic growth prospects and one of the key areas of promise tourism has been badly hurt just when the country was trying to market it. Still trying to cope with...Jul 6, 2020 664 0 -
UNSC condemns Karachi terror attack; Pakistan blames India
The UN Security Council issued a strong condemnation of the “heinous and cowardly” terrorist attack against the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on Monday after Islamabad blamed India for being behind the assault. In a daring attack in...Jul 2, 2020 778 0