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Quality IT education can quickly expand Pakistani digital exports
Pakistan needs to encourage its information technology sector to maximize exports to international markets including the United States and overcome the twin challenges of trade and current account deficits, a technology investor says. “There has been...Jun 21, 2019 847 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 733 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 11815 7 -
Pakistani mango producers to boost exports to major markets including the U.S.
Pakistan is all set to start this season’s mango exports from May 20, eyeing a target of 100,000 metric tons this year, despite climate-change induced poor harvest. All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA), says...May 17, 2019 1996 0 -
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 2746 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 2006 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 724 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 2009 0 -
Pakistanis feature prominently on Forbes’ Under 30 Asia List of Entrepreneurs
Image: Collage includes (L to R) Zain Ashraf, Laila Kasuri and Karishma Ali Credit: Forbes/SAMAA TV How entrepreneurship is fast taking roots in the educated youth of the generally complacent Pakistani society is reflected in the...Apr 5, 2019 1466 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