December2016
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Pakistan names QA University’s Physics Department after Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam
Photo by Molendijk, Bart via Wikimedia Commons Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved the renaming of Quaid-e-Azam University’s Physics Department as Professor Abdus Salam Center for Physics, taking a step toward recognition of the long-forgotten scientist....December 5, 2016 1029 0 -
Heart of Asia calls for combined effort to curb terrorism
Composite satellite image of South Asia Photo : Public Domain via Wikimedia The Heart of Asia Conference concluded in Amritsar, the town on the India-Pakistan border on Sunday, calling for increased cooperation among member countries to cope...December 4, 2016 819 0 -
Keith Ellison leads race for Democratic chair amid scrutiny
Photo by Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons Rep. Keith Ellison – the first Muslim American member of Congress – is now the front runner in the competition to lead the Democratic National Committee – after former...December 4, 2016 1032 0 -
Culture Conversation : Pakistan Film Festival in New York
A galaxy of Pakistani film stars studded the UN Headquarters in New York as the first-ever Film Festival began after a glittering Friday night event. UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, who was the chief guest, congratulated...December 3, 2016 2503 0 -
Indian demonetization drive: Pakistani diplomats say unable to withdraw cash
The ongoing India demonetization of Indian currency of higher denominations like Rs 500 and Rs 1000 has not only caused problems for the Indian people but also triggered a diplomatic row between India and Pakistan with...December 3, 2016 795 0 -
US, Pakistan look to build “strong relationship” under Trump Administration
The United States and Pakistan look to strengthen their wide-ranging ties after President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif exchanged views on ways to build a “strong working relationship” between the United States and Pakistan...December 3, 2016 860 0 -
Will India respond positively to Pakistan’s peace overture?
Gold Temple in Amritsar, Photo by Sukanta Pal via Wikimedia Commons Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, faces a peace test this weekend when Pakistan will make a bold move to attend the Heart of Asia conference...December 2, 2016 1018 0 -
Trump picks former Centcom chief Gen Mattis to be defense secretary
Photo by Department of Defense , via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Donald J. Trump revealed on Thursday former Central Command chief James N. Mattis, as his pick for secretary of defense. The retired general has been...December 2, 2016 788 0 -
China launches direct rail, sea freight service between Kunming and Karachi
Photo by Rahib ALi (Citizen)) , via Wikimedia Commons Boosting China-Pakistan trade prospects to a new level, China and Pakistan have launched a direct rail and sea freight service, with the first cargo train departing...December 2, 2016 1217 0