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Aman Ki Asha seminar held in Dallas

Aman Ki Asha seminar held in Dallas

DALLAS: Human rights and democracy advocacy group South Asia Democracy Watch (SADeW) and University of Texas Dallas Asia Center held a special seminar on “Aman Ki Asha – Hope for Peace-...
Resume dialogue, let people meet

Resume dialogue, let people meet

A young Indian researcher, met with open arms in Pakistan despite tensions at the official level, argues that India should resume dialogue process and that both countries should facilitate...
Announcing: the Delhi-Lahore Dhaba trail

Announcing: the Delhi-Lahore Dhaba trail

At the Delhi-Lahore Dhaba Trail, participants will sample the best of highway cuisine on both sides of the border, guided by an Indian and Pakistani chef In our gastronomic memory, dhabas...
Brifes

Brifes

The cost of conflict in South Asia The South Asia Democracy Watch in association with the Asia Center, University of Texas, Dallas, held a seminar last weekend titled ‘Aman ki Asha and the Cost...
“Crazy” maybe… but oh so sweet

“Crazy” maybe… but oh so sweet

Piyush, a young IT professional working with Apple in California, recently hit upon an unusual way of reaching out to his online friends in Karachi. For some time now, during discussions over Rakhi,...
The “DearNeighbour” Peace Challenge

The “DearNeighbour” Peace Challenge

A ‘velfie’ movement is sweeping social media as Indians and Pakistanis share video messages for peace. Are the politicians listening? A three-minute film urging people to converse with...
Your enemy is my enemy

Your enemy is my enemy

The way forward for Afghanistan, Pakistan and India is a comprehensive approach and serious regional commitment, possible only if all three countries shed their rivalries and work together By Dr....
Brifes

Brifes

‘Some light in these dark times’ Meesha Shafi’s peace message When asked her views on Aman ki Asha, popular singer and actor Meesha Shafi said, “I love all what Aman ki Asha...
Don’t want ties to be held hostage to Kashmir issue: Pakistan envoy

Don’t want ties to be held hostage to Kashmir issue: Pakistan envoy

Pakistan high commissioner Abdul Basit said his country doesn’t like the relationship with India to be held hostage to the J&K issue but both countries should make sincere efforts to...
Grown seeds of the same soil

Grown seeds of the same soil

Gaurav Chavan and Ramsha Jahangir continue their online cross-border discussion. Three previous installments have been published in earlier editions Gaurav Chavan: Do you have any conviction in...