Pakistani-American
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Pakistani-American emerges as unifying voice in Maryland’s race
Nuchhi Currier addressing a rally Photo: Facebook Page It was a crisp, shiny and a pleasant early afternoon. We were sitting in a beautiful patio of the Woman’s National Democratic Club (WNDC) with its president Nuchhi...June 8, 2018 1391 0 -
Pakistani-American honored with bravery award for saving life of police officer
Once Abdul Rauf Khan resolved it to himself that he must save a woman police officer under knife attack on a roadside, there was no stopping him from overpowering a much stronger and bigger assailant. ...May 28, 2018 34802 3 -
New cancer care hospital in Pakistan to provide free treatment to patients
Dr. Shahryar speaks about rising cases of cancer in Pakistan, Photo: Views and News Asia’s second largest cancer treatment hospital – a charitable endeavor – will start providing free of cost treatment to patients of the...April 22, 2018 2672 1 -
Pakistani-American Babur Lateef appointed Prince William County Interim School Board chair
The Prince William County School Board has appointed Dr. Babur Lateef, a known Pakistani-American advocate for high quality education, as the Interim School Board Chair. “It is a true honor to be selected from the group...April 19, 2018 2283 0 -
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Pakistani-American Kumail Nanjiani wins Oscar nomination for The Big Sick
Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani “The Big Sick” panel at Sundance 2017, Park City UT, Photo: Punk Toad (https://www.flickr.com/photos/punktoad/32616892101) Pakistani-American comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani has won nomination for an Oscar for film The Big Sick,...January 24, 2018 1095 0 -
A celebration of diversity in Virginia
Atif Qarni, Virginia’s new secretary education Photo: Views and News Home to thriving diverse communities, Virginia took an important step this month to emphasize what America stands to benefit from – inclusiveness, pluralism and celebration of...January 13, 2018 1830 1 -
Pakistani-American Shahid Khan is 72nd on Forbes 2017 list of 400 richest
With a real time net worth of $ 7.2 billion, Pakistani-American Shahid Khan is placed 72nd on Forbes 2017 list of 400 richest Americans. The magazine notes Khan, an engineer by trade, bought auto parts supplier...October 20, 2017 1939 0 -
‘US-Pakistan ties critical to Afghan stability’
U.S. relationship with Pakistan is critical to achieving the goal of a stable Afghanistan, and the Trump Administration should pursue a cooperative approach to that end, a Pakistani American leader said. Mossadaq Chughtai, who founded Pakistani...August 31, 2017 1273 0 -
Sarish Khan makes promising debut with ‘Chain Aye Na’
Pakistani film ‘Chain Aye Na’ premiered in Washington area this month – a fantastical love story coming true in a traditional manner but also filled with moments of laughter and lively performance by a new cast. Topping the...August 27, 2017 2808 0
