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Pakistan Caucus to be reconstituted after new Congress takes oath in January
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Le (D-TX) who has served as Democratic Co-Chair of the Pakistan Caucus since 2007, says the CongressionalCaucus will be reconstituted when the newly elected 116th U.S. Congress takes oath in January next year. Tahir...December 20, 2018 1293 0 -
Why I dedicated my book on Islam to AU researcher Frankie Martin
When I launched my new book Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity about Islam in Europe at SOAS in London earlier this summer, the renowned political theorist Lord Bhikhu Parekh chaired the session. Lord Parekh was a...September 24, 2018 1848 0 -
Pakistan to pursue ties with both US and China – FM Qureshi
At the start of his visit to the United States, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Sunday said Pakistan desires to foster close relations with both the United States and China as Islamabad considers both ties vital....September 23, 2018 1175 0 -
Pakistani-American entrepreneur pledges $200 million for Dam
A prominent Pakistani-American entrepreneur Tahir Javed says investment would be the best way to finance the construction of Diamer Basha dam in Pakistan’s north and that he plans to soon materialize $200 million for the massive...September 16, 2018 7718 0 -
U.S. sees momentum for improved Pakistan ties after Pompeo visit
The United States looks forward to building on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s hopeful visit to Islamabad and improve the relationship – that deteriorated sharply in the wake of differences over the Trump Administration’s South Asia policy...September 7, 2018 1469 0 -
U.S. to look for opportunities to work with new Pakistan government
While acknowledging the the courage of Pakistani people for their participation in July 25 elections, the United States has said it will look for opportunities to work with the new government to advance security and stability...July 26, 2018 828 0 -
Pakistan’s new ambassador presents credentials to President Trump
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Ali Jehangir Siddiqui presented his credentials to President Donald Trump at the White House. Siddiqui is an investment banker, and arrived in Washington D.C. on May 29 to assume his...June 23, 2018 1324 0 -
Pakistani-American doctor wins prestigious interfaith bridge builder award
A coalition of prominent interfaith organizations has picked Pakistani-American dentist Maqsood Chaudhry as winner of 2018 Interfaith Bridge Builders Award, honoring his services towards fostering dialogue and understanding among communities. InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, which...June 18, 2018 7880 0 -
In Eid message, Pompeo says U.S. proud of contributions of American Muslims
Photo: Views and News U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has greeted Muslims on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, saying the United States is proud of the achievements of its 3.4 million American Muslims. The...June 14, 2018 1994 0 -
Julius Salik’s ‘Peace Journey’ for equal rights of Pakistani minorities
Julius Salik is speaking for minorities, and reminding us all of Pakistan’s forgotten ideals of egalitarianism. This time, though, Salik is speaking through his book Peace Journey that chronicles his daring protests and struggles as a...June 13, 2018 3681 0
