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Kabul acknowledges TTP operates in Afghan insecure areas
Kabul has admitted publicly that the anti-Pakistan militant group TTP operates in the insecure Afghan areas, reinforcing Islamabad’s claim that the group uses Afghanistan for cross-border attacks inside Pakistan. Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah during his...Nov 17, 2017 1082 0 -
Pakistan origin innovators on Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list
A collage of four Pakistani origin entrepreneurs Photos: Courtesy Forbes magazine Forbes magazine has listed four Pakistani origin young entrepreneurs in its ’30 Under 30′ picks for the 2018 edition, recognizing individuals advancing work in fields...Nov 15, 2017 1512 0 -
‘Best Film Award for Saawan to spark more creative work in Pakistan’
By the time film “Saawan” was ready to screen, Director Farhan Alam knew that the production had the makings of a good successful movie – a powerful script based on a real life story, absorbing performances by...Nov 14, 2017 2739 0 -
Ambassador Chaudhry hopeful of rebound in US-Pakistan relations
Describing the recent high-level engagement between Pakistani and American officials as useful toward rebuilding trust, Ambassador Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry has expressed the hope for re-invigoration of the bilateral relationship. Speaking at the World Affairs Council, Connecticut...Nov 14, 2017 1040 0 -
U.S. urges Pakistan, India to resume peace dialogue at the earliest
President Donald Trump’s South Asia strategy “focuses on reducing tensions between Pakistan and India” and Washington urges the two countries to revive their dialogue at the earliest, a senior American diplomat said. “The United States does...Nov 10, 2017 1156 0 -
Human rights abuses in Indian Kashmir – Will the world act?
The Indian-controlled Kashmir has been in a state of turmoil and uprisings for far too long as the local population continues to see New Delhi as occupier of their land. The ruling India’s BJP government’s hard...Nov 6, 2017 1422 0 -
Will immigrants shape Virginia’s November 7 election outcome?
Virginia’s immigrant communities are vibrant, successful and have a growing political importance that may shape the outcome of November 7 gubernatorial election like never before. More than 12 percent of the state’s population comprises foreign born...Nov 4, 2017 1317 0 -
Cultural diplomacy: Pakistan House highlights the country’s diversity, heritage and women’s role
Often portrayed in the U.S. media in the light of South Asian geostrategic competitions and controversies, Pakistan is stepping up efforts to project its soft power achievements through a series of events. Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry...Nov 3, 2017 1197 0 -
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s daughter Dina Wadia passes away in New York
Dina Wadia, daughter of Pakistan’s founder Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, passed away at her home in New York on Thursday at the age of 98. According to Pakistan’s Consul General Raja Ali Ejaz – cited by the...Nov 2, 2017 2710 0 -
Maryam Nawaz says ‘People tell me I was meant for a certain role’
While terming reports about political infighting in the Sharif family as overblown Maryam Nawaz has indicated that she envisages a “certain role” for herself in the future. The daughter of the embattled prime minister Nawaz Sharif...Oct 28, 2017 2310 0