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February 2016 saw four Pakistanis distinguish themselves with extraordinary achievements in the fields of science, technology and arts. Professor Nergis Mavalvala, a prominent Pakistani-American MIT scientist and Imran Khan, a PhD candidate working at Italy’s Gran...

In what could be a major breakthrough in fighting cancer, a Pakistan-origin Texas University electrical engineer has developed a device that can locate cells of the deadly disease in its initial stages. The inventive device will...

Two Pakistanis were members of the team of scientists and engineers that discovered gravitational waves in the fabric of space and time, confirming Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, and heralding new era of uncovering mysteries...

More than 14 years after 9/11 attacks –that spotlighted U.S. relations with the Muslim world like never before – Muslims in the United States generally find little understanding about their faith, culture and traditions among fellow...

He was a 15-year-old when he came to the United States with just $15 in his pocket. Now Frank Islam is a business tycoon, a sought-after entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, education and peace activist who interacts with...

The United States must reject bigotry in all its forms, President Barack Obama emphasized Wednesday amidst anti-Muslim rhetoric by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Obama did not name Trump in a speech – commemorating 150th anniversary...

American Muslim organizations have said they are “appalled” at Wednesday’s mass shooting that killed at least 14 in San Bernardino, California, after a local Muslim couple, later killed in a shootout with police, was identified as...

Pakistani-Americans got an insight into unprecedented military operations in tribal regions along the border with Afghanistan, which has eliminated  3,400 terrorists and, according to analysts, also dealt a crippling blow to the groups such as the Haqqani...

Saadat Hasan Manto was a creative writer, an iconic literary figure, and a man of passion. His short stories – touching themes of love, sexuality, treatment of women and harsh social realities of life – earned...

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has said Virginia is a leader in inclusive growth of communities in a successful way. He was speaking to a diversity media gathering along with Fairfax Democrats. Virginia, which is home to...