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Massive Houston protests against Modi bring together America’s diverse communities
A huge protest in Houston Sunday denounced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies outside as his nationalist government continues to suppress Kashmiris under an unprecedented military lockdown that began with suspension of the disputed region’s autonomous...Sep 22, 2019 1020 0 -
‘If Kashmir is challenge to peace, economy is battle for Pakistan’s survival’
Pakistan can fight its Jammu and Kashmir case meaningfully if it strengthens its economy because economic uplift of its people would win wider international support for its peace and security stance, a prominent entrepreneur argues. “Pakistan...Aug 29, 2019 1196 1 -
Muslim Writing Salon brings awesome diversity to D.C.
In the rooftop bar of Eaton DC, skeptical of attending a religious event, I didn’t know what to expect. When Nafisa Isa enthusiastically started introducing the program, people cheered and hollered. Sitting in the second row,...Aug 8, 2019 1557 0 -
PM Khan says the whole world now acknowledges his stance on Afghan peace
Ahead of his meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the entire world now agrees with his stance that the situation in Afghanistan cannot be addressed militarily. “I can take...Jul 22, 2019 1073 0 -
Trump-Khan meeting will be a win-win for US, Pakistan: Sajid Tarar
Sajid Tarar, a Pakistani-American close to the Trump White House, believes that the July 22 meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Imran Khan would be a breakthrough moment toward mutually beneficial US-Pakistan relations. Tarar,...Jul 18, 2019 2780 0 -
Pakistan seeks greater U.S. cooperation on educational advancement
Islamabad’s top diplomat in Washington has described U.S-Pakistan cooperation on educational advancement as a pillar of the bilateral relationship. “There is a need to explore more educational opportunities and to intensify our efforts to have cooperation...Jul 13, 2019 901 0 -
‘Pakistan needs to reorient Board of Investment to attract foreign companies’
The Imran Khan Government’s intent to enhance Pakistan’s ease of doing business ranking is a step in the right direction but Islamabad needs a radical reorientation in facilitating foreign investment, a Pakistani-American investor says. “First of...Jul 1, 2019 1023 0 -
What unites US, Pakistan is much more than what divides us – Ambassador Asad Khan
Pakistan and the United States can build a mutually beneficial and durable relationship with cooperation in areas of convergence, Islamabad’s ambassador in Washington said Monday as the two countries struggled to smooth out differences on some...Jun 24, 2019 872 0 -
Akhuwat – Touching millions of lives with interest-free microfinance
In a society beset with gross socioeconomic inequalities, it might sound incredible but an organization in Pakistan is working effectively to pull the downtrodden out of poverty without putting a premium on its microfinance loans. Or,...Jun 21, 2019 1696 0 -
Cricket frenzy, summer heat, regional rivalry sizzle South Asia ahead of Pakistan-Indian clash
South Asians are once again in the grip of rivalry – this time it’s the cricket fever sweeping Pakistan and India that is pushing people and politicians to the edge alike. The two sides will test...Jun 14, 2019 1134 0