2019
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Kashmir looked like Switzerland but felt like Gaza Strip – American Journalist
Image: Pahalgam Valley, Credit: KennyOMG /Wikimedia In one of the most poignant assessments of the crisis that has plagued Kashmir since New Delhi’s revocation of its autonomous status August last year, an America journalist found on her trip...January 26, 2020 14957 2 -
Kaaf Kangana song stirs excitement on the eve of cross-border romance release
As if curious guessing about the cross-border love story “Kaaf Kangana” were not enough in the midst of Pakistan-India tensions, the release of the movie’s item song has further excited fans. With a pleasing tune, the...October 23, 2019 1257 0 -
Pakistan’s parallels between 1992 Cricket World Cup win and 2019 campaign mystify fans
Twenty-seven years after celebrating their first ever World Cup victory, Pakistani cricketers and fans are amazed alike at the similarities that their campaigns in the two competitions have thrown up. For many of us, who have...June 28, 2019 1092 0 -
IMF expects Pakistan’s economic growth to be around 3% in 2019
Image: Jhimpir Wind Farm Credit: Muzaffar Bukhari from Islamabad Pakistan’s economic growth will slow down to 2.9 percent of GDP this year, a slump from 5.2% last year as the country faces some...April 9, 2019 778 0 -
Why American Muslims need to engage in cross-cultural conversations
As American Muslims, we are yet to develop any concrete plans to extricate ourselves out of chaotic situations, hostility, and incessant Islamophobic rhetoric we face. Each time a terrorist acts out, we start praying and wishing...March 27, 2019 1470 0 -
The third and last Supermoon of the year to brighten sky on Wednesday
An image of a supermoon Nov 14, 2016 Minneapolis Credit: Sourced from Tomruen First three months and three supermoons – the year 2019 has been a delight for skywatchers. Today’s supermoon will...March 20, 2019 856 0 -
Poles apart: Should U.S., Australia weather extremes sound alarm bells?
A scene after snowfall in Virginia in January 2019, Photo Views and News If you are not surprised by the steep plunge in Chicago temperature, look at the sizzling heat in Australia. While much of North...February 2, 2019 1271 1 -
New data reinforces importance of immigrants to the future U.S. growth
A sustained inflow of new immigrants is going to be much more important for the United States in the years ahead than previously thought, several new studies say. The importance of continued immigration to the U.S....January 31, 2019 1756 0 -
AACC to host diversity businesses and govt. leaders on January 17
Asian American Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event on January 17, bringing together diversity businesses and dedicated Government contractors and supplier leaders. Supplier diversity teams from Washington Gas Light (WGL) and Washington Suburban Sanitary...January 9, 2019 1053 0