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Pakistani engineer in US invents device for early cancer diagnois
In what could be a major breakthrough in fighting cancer, a Pakistan-origin Texas University electrical engineer has developed a device that can locate cells of the deadly disease in its initial stages. The inventive device will...Feb 17, 2016 2389 0 -
Two Pakistanis, MIT Prof, young scientist part of gravitational waves discovery team
Two Pakistanis were members of the team of scientists and engineers that discovered gravitational waves in the fabric of space and time, confirming Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, and heralding new era of uncovering mysteries...Feb 16, 2016 3610 1 -
Knowing the Muslim Next Door: Synagogue hosts interfaith disocurse
More than 14 years after 9/11 attacks –that spotlighted U.S. relations with the Muslim world like never before – Muslims in the United States generally find little understanding about their faith, culture and traditions among fellow...Feb 13, 2016 2360 0 -
American Dream Achiever : Education is the great equalizer
He was a 15-year-old when he came to the United States with just $15 in his pocket. Now Frank Islam is a business tycoon, a sought-after entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, education and peace activist who interacts with...Dec 24, 2015 1026 0 -
Obama says US must discard bigotry
The United States must reject bigotry in all its forms, President Barack Obama emphasized Wednesday amidst anti-Muslim rhetoric by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Obama did not name Trump in a speech – commemorating 150th anniversary...Dec 10, 2015 879 0 -
American Muslims react to California killings with shock, condemnation
American Muslim organizations have said they are “appalled” at Wednesday’s mass shooting that killed at least 14 in San Bernardino, California, after a local Muslim couple, later killed in a shootout with police, was identified as...Dec 3, 2015 1000 0 -
US, Pakistan highlight trade potential, key security cooperation
Pakistani-Americans got an insight into unprecedented military operations in tribal regions along the border with Afghanistan, which has eliminated 3,400 terrorists and, according to analysts, also dealt a crippling blow to the groups such as the Haqqani...Oct 5, 2015 1956 0 -
Sarmad Khoosat brings Manto alive
Saadat Hasan Manto was a creative writer, an iconic literary figure, and a man of passion. His short stories – touching themes of love, sexuality, treatment of women and harsh social realities of life – earned...Sep 28, 2015 3645 0 -
Mark Herring : Virginia leader in cultural diversity, inclusive growth
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has said Virginia is a leader in inclusive growth of communities in a successful way. He was speaking to a diversity media gathering along with Fairfax Democrats. Virginia, which is home to...Sep 18, 2015 1138 0 -
Pakistan-India tensions trouble America’s South Asians
Over the past few months, the world has been following painful stories of Syrian refugees dying in their desperate rush for migration to Europe. But Americans of Pakistani and Indian descent have also been deeply troubled...Sep 15, 2015 1073 1