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US, Pakistan look to work closely as Washington transitions to Trump era
The United States and Pakistan will maintain a close bilateral relationship, officials of both countriees said a week ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s assumes charge of the White House. Since his November 8, 2016 election, Trump...Jan 15, 2017 1111 0 -
Americans increasingly use social media to connect, get news
Nearly seven-in-ten Americans currently use social media to connect with one another, engage with news content, share information and entertain themselves. A social media fact sheet, gleaned from Pew Research Center’s surveys, says when the institution...Jan 13, 2017 1536 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 -
Trump’s Attorney General nominee Sessions opposes Muslim entry ban
Jeff Sessions speaking at an event in Washington, DC. Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions has said he would not support a Muslim entry ban, and...Jan 11, 2017 1236 0 -
Pakistan seeks incoming Trump administration’s role on defusing South Asian tensions
Pakistan is seeking incoming Donald Trump Administration’s role toward defusing tensions between India and Pakistan stemming from the “inflamed” situation in Kashmir. “I think that can only happen if it (the United States) has a more...Jan 6, 2017 886 0 -
Ilhan Omar’s election: An example of American inclusiveness
On December 7, 2016, she was invited to the White House for a meeting as part of strategic planning for newly elected Democratic lawmakers. After the briefing, she took a cab to her hotel and on...Jan 6, 2017 1864 2 -
US auto sales in 2016 soar to annual record with December jump
A roaring sale of new vehicles in December 2016 pushed US annual sales to 17.5 million in the year, overtaking 2015 figures by more than 50,000 units margin. The robust trend saw auto industry sell more...Jan 5, 2017 941 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 2551 0 -
Hillary, Bill Clinton, George Bush to attend Trump’s inauguration
Hillary Clinton, who lost a bitterly fought election to her Republican rival, plans to be in the crowd for January 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington D.C. A Hillary aide confirmed Tuesday that she...Jan 4, 2017 1102 0 -
US dollar rises to 14-year peak amid strong economic indicators
The US dollar soared to a 14-year peak as upbeat outlook of the American economy drove 2017 start of trading to higher levels in the market. The greeback’s rise against other currencies builds on three months...Jan 4, 2017 1076 0