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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 4088 0 -
UN chief plans to talk to Indian, Pakistani officials on Kashmir
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is considering holding talks with officials from India and Pakistan on the deteriorating situation in Kashmir and will see how things can be improved on the ground. “He will talk to different...Mar 11, 2017 1213 0 -
Pakistanis defy terror threat with zeal for cricket and literary festival
Putting behind fears of terror attacks, Pakistanis are trying to restore a sense of calm to their country. Over the weekend, literati, national and international, assembled in Lahore to celebrate Pakistani authors and their work. On...Feb 28, 2017 6228 0 -
US, UN voice concern over disappearance of Pakistani bloggers
The United States has voiced concern over recent disappearances of Pakistani bloggers, expressing the hope that Pakistan would soon be able to find and return them to their families. “We are deeply concerned over reports about...Jan 13, 2017 955 0 -
Pakistani students selected under US scholarship program welcomed in Washington
A group of nearly 100 bright Pakistani students, selected under the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, have arrived in the United States for 2017 studies. The program provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around...Jan 5, 2017 2550 0 -
A celebration of Pakistani American businesswoman’s inspiring success story
That sustained business success in the highly competitive environment of Washington metro area requires both innovation and cultivation of relations was evident at a celebratory event marking Pakistani American entrepreneur Tehmina Khan’s spectacular success journey. “I...Dec 28, 2016 4422 1 -
Energy innovation : Pakistani students learn entrepreneurial skills at Arizona State University
Despite recent foreign investments in a variety of energy projects including alternative sources, Pakistan continues to struggle to overcome its frequent power outages. While large scale projects may ease some of the long-running problems, experts have...Dec 25, 2016 1464 0 -
Pakistani chai wala all set to make it to silver screen
Photo Credit: Javeria Ali Jiah’s Photography Pakistani chai wala, who shot to international fame recently with much social media focus on his handsome looks, is all set to make it to silver screen. Arshad Khan, who...Dec 19, 2016 1553 0 -
Prominent Pakistani American physician Rafiq Jan passes away in New York
Dr Rafi Jan, addressing an event. Photo: Screenshot from Pakistan Newspapers video by Mohsin Zaheer Dr. Rafiq Jan, a prominent Pakistani-American physician and social activist, died of heart attack Sunday night. He was 86. Dr. Jan, who...Dec 17, 2016 4141 0 -
What will save Pakistani society from corruption?
Money has been the Achilles heel of Pakistan politics. Even so-called champions of change are surrounded by the ubiquitous presence of big money investors. Excess baggage of self-respect is slowly being shed. They travel light. There...Dec 15, 2016 1001 0