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Hostile protests in London symptomatic of a larger problem plaguing Pakistan

When small groups of individuals abroad resort to violent or disruptive protests, it tarnishes the collective image of the Pakistani community. These actions reinforce negative stereotypes about Pakistanis being politically volatile, emotionally charged, or prone to extremist behavior.

Of cultural unifiers and peacemongers: Bridging the subcontinental divide

There was a consensus on the importance of allowing people to meet across borders, revive dialogue and sporting ties -- including cricket -- as well as SAARC, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, and cooperate on all matters, especially the environment.

Caribbean Hindus face calls to unite in face of challenges

The celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, has gained much national and international prominence in Trinidad, where the annual Divali Nagar at Chaguanas sees over 100,000 people thronging the nine-nights carnival spread over a 27-acre site from all over the Caribbean, the United States and beyond.

US elections: India and the Indian American factor

As of now there is no indication that as president Harris would choose to ruffle feathers in New Delhi over Kashmir. One main reason is that she would be too preoccupied with a fractious polity at home in the initial stage to jump into issues like Kashmir which have no relevance domestically.

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'Protection centres for Pak transgenders to be ready by year-end'

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Pakistani film director says hugely influenced by Hindi film industry

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A virtual tour dedicated to 150 years of artist Abanindranath Tagore

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Mahatma Gandhi's glasses to go on sale in UK

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Lahore mosque manager suspended over a music video shoot

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Afghan Olympic medalist Nikpa to be featured in Hollywood movie

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Bangladesh youth sets world record

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Strife in ties has not impacted popularity of Bollywood stars in Pakistan

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23 million students in western India to learn via Google

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Dine-in restaurants, salons to reopen on August 10 across Pakistan

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Women's cycling race starts in Afghanistan

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