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Pakistani-American talks about comedy, wedding and The Big Sick film
Photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily V. Gordon are receiving upbeat review for their romantic comedy “The Big Sick,” which sthey co-wrote and infused with biographical accounts of their own...Jul 14, 2017 1973 0 -
Pakistani-American scientist honored with ‘Great Immigrants’ award
Pakistani-American scientist Nergis Mavalvala, professor of astrophysics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who was a lead scientist in the team that discovered gravitational waves, has been recognized with the Great Immigrants award. “Our annual tribute to...Jul 12, 2017 1548 0 -
Pakistani-Americans celebrate cricket victory with ‘dhol’ beats, dance and social media storm
Cricket enthusiasts celebrate at Chatani Restaurant in Springfield, Virginia Photo/Screenshot/Aziz Ahmed Facebook The venue was London. The battleground the historic Oval Cricket Ground. The rivals were arch and the best teams in the world, Pakistan and...Jun 18, 2017 3526 0 -
Pakistani-Americans boost Dr. Asif Mahmood’s campaign for California Lt. Governor
Pakistani-American Doctor Asif Mahmood, running for lieutenant governor of California, has pledged better education and healthcare for all Californians. The Los Angeles-based doctor also vowed to defend rights of immigrants as he spoke at a fund...May 17, 2017 4995 0 -
Pakistani-American entrepreneur to set up $95 million auto facility in Detroit
Photo by Melissa Hillier via Wikimedia Commons Flex-N-Gate, a top global auto supplier owned by a Pakistan-born entrepreneur, is setting up a $95 million manufacturing facility in Detroit that will create up to 700 new jobs...Apr 26, 2017 2138 0 -
Ambassador Chaudhry vows to work with Pakistani-Americans to boost US-Pakistan ties
Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has said he would enlist support of the vibrant Pakistani-American community to strengthen and expand economic, commercial and investment ties between Pakistan and the United States. Presiding over a conference of Heads...Apr 2, 2017 1194 0 -
Pakistani-American first Muslim to be part of NYPD’s elite unit
Sgt. Ali Javed Photo Courtesy NYPD Muslim Officers Society Facebook Sergeant Ali Javed, a Pakistani-American has become the first Muslim to join the New York City Police Department’s elite Emergency Services Unit. Javed is not only...Mar 30, 2017 1425 0 -
Pakistani-American doctor wins Elis Island Medal of Honor award
Photo: Courtesy Dr. Adil Haider Facebook Page A Pakistani-American trauma surgeon has been named a recipient of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor 2017 – the highest civilian award in the U.S. for immigrants. Adil...Mar 27, 2017 5059 1 -
Fostering Dialogue : Pakistani-American couple gives’ $15 mln to Catholic University
Photo courtesy Notre Dame University A Pakistani-American couple has made a $15 million gift to the University of Notre Dame, one of the top Catholic universities in Indiana, to create an institute focused on the study...Mar 19, 2017 4087 0 -
Praising Mulim contributions, Obama cites Pakistani-American’s comic superhero Ms. Marvel
President Barack Obama, while referring to achievements of Muslims at a White House Eid reception, cited Kamala Khan, also known as Ms. Marvel, a comic book superhero created by a Pakistani-American writer Sana Amanat. “By the...Jul 22, 2016 2507 0