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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-Americans seek Congressional support for a forceful US stance on Kashmir
A Pakistani-American organization is seeking Congressional support for a strong U.S. stand for the rights of Kashmiri people, who have been subjected to an unprecedented Indian military lockdown in the disputed region after New Delhi’s suspension...Sep 19, 2019 1647 0 -
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’s company to have David Cameron as chair of advisory board
Afiniti, the world’s leading provider of AI-based behavioral pairing technology, has appointed David Cameron, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Chair of its Advisory Board, the company owned by Pakistani-American Zia Chishti, announced this week. Cameron...Jun 4, 2019 731 0 -
Pakistani-American MIT student killed in New Jersey car crash
Aliza Akhtar with her father Naveed Akhtar Waraich A 19-year-old Pakistani-American MIT student was killed Saturday night in a head-on crash in New Jersey when a drunk driver drove into her car after crossing over into...May 26, 2019 11810 7 -
Eminent Pakistani-American doctor Shamshad Haroon passes away
Dr. Shamshad Haroon, an eminent child psychiatrist who practiced in Arkansas, has passed away after a brave fight against cancer. She was a leading expert in the field of teen and child psychiatry and a recipient...May 13, 2019 2744 1 -
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-Americans remain a big source of remittances with a 23.58% boost this year
The remittances sent by Pakistani-Americans jumped 23.58 percent to $2.516 billion during the first nine months of the 2019 fiscal year. The State Bank of Pakistan data shows that overseas Pakistanis sent $15.096 billion in the...Apr 17, 2019 723 0 -
Take part in political process to make a difference – Pakistani-American NJ town mayor
Pakistani-American Sadaf Jaffer, whose election as mayor of Montgomery township in New Jersey came as a breath of fresh air amidst divisive debate on immigration, has a simple message to share: Be active participants in the...Apr 11, 2019 2007 0 -
Pakistani-Americans, a vital connection for both countries
Image: R to L Akbar Khan, Ambassador Asad Khan, Congressman Brad Sherman, Mossadaq Chughtai Credit: Asim Siddiqui As the United States and Pakistan navigate through challenges in the way of South Asian peace and stability, an...Mar 30, 2019 2855 0