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Super Tuesday makes it Biden vs Sanders for Democrats
Vice President Joseph Biden chalked up a string of impressive victories in southern states as the Super Tuesday vote elevated him to the forefront of the Democratic primary race, pitching his pragmatism against Senator Bernie Sanders’ progressive...Mar 4, 2020 932 0 -
Jewels of Asia Gala on May 1 to recognize entrepreneurs from diverse communities
Asian American Chamber of Commerce has received a number of submissions for the 2020 “Jewels of Asia” Chamber Gala Awards which will recognize outstanding entrepreneurs from diverse communities doing business in Washington metro area. Jewels of...Mar 2, 2020 1557 0 -
Pakistan needs exciting and meaningful homegrown solutions to economic troubles – Mossadaq Chughtai
Despite many efforts, recent nominal upsurge in direct foreign investments and Pakistan’s current macroeconomic indicators have not earned confidence of the business community, a leading entrepreneur said Instead of making tall claims, the government should introduce meaningful...Feb 7, 2020 1529 0 -
Building bridges begins with understanding diverse perspectives
“Love is the bridge between you and everything,” says Rumi, the famed and mystic poet from the 13th century. Love is not often the focus of learning, but one of the ways that it can be...Jan 22, 2020 1662 0 -
Pakistani-American journalist Amna Nawaz to co-moderate Democratic presidential debate
Pakistan-American Amna Nawaz, who is working as senior Public Broadcasting Service National Correspondent, will co-moderate December 19 Democratic presidential primary debate along with three other seasoned journalists. Amna Nawaz is the first ever South Asian to...Dec 5, 2019 2348 0 -
More than 75000 pounds of salad products recalled over E.coli contamination
Approximately 75,233 pounds of salad products that contain meat or poultry have been recalled because the lettuce ingredient may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said Thursday. Missa Bay,...Nov 22, 2019 1644 0 -
‘Pakistan brimming with investment opportunities’
Vanessa O’ Brien has been a prominent financial expert and business executive for years. But economics is not the only area of her expertise. She is a seasoned mountaineer, the first American woman to surmount K-2...Oct 25, 2019 1764 0 -
How a charity is bridging Pakistan’s woeful healthcare gaps
Al Mustafa Trust, one of the largest charitable healthcare organizations in Pakistan, held a fund-raising dinner in Falls Church, VA last week, with some leading Pakistani-American doctors and philanthropists in attendance. The event afforded Pakistani-Americans an...Oct 23, 2019 1428 0 -
Kashmir crisis be seen in the context of Indian BJP’s nationalism project – Ilhan Omar
Arguing that the U.S. should not ignore democratic values in its relationship with India, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said at a hearing on Tuesday that Washington should see the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir as part of the...Oct 22, 2019 1263 0 -
Trade show to highlight US-Pakistan business potential – PABA founder
Pakistan American Business Association will hold a trade show on October 20 in Fairfax, Virginia, affording an opportunity to entrepreneurs from both countries to explore ways for expansion in two-way commerce. “We have entitled this trade...Oct 15, 2019 1146 0