Ever-On Surveillance: ICE’s Move into Social Media and What It Means for Privacy and Civic Life

(By: Kainat Rajput) In recent times, the concept of border regulation has increasingly transitioned from physical barriers to the online domain. Presently, according to new reports, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is establishing a continuous social media surveillance system to monitor public internet activity for potential leads in enforcement (Bennett, 2025). This change […]

Pakistani Juniors Excel at ITF World Junior Tennis Championships in Islamabad and Osaka

(By: Abdul Majid) The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is pleased to inform you that the ITF Pakistan National Foods World Junior Tennis Championship J-60 -2025 continued at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad. A large number of junior tennis players from around the world, including China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, […]

His Highness the Aga Khan and Houston Mayor John Whitmire open the Ismaili Center, Houston, as a new cultural and architectural landmark for the USA

(By: Kainat Rajput) The Ismaili Center, Houston was inaugurated today by Mayor John Whitmire in the presence of His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V. It is the USA’s first Ismaili civic and cultural complex dedicated to dialogue, culture and shared human values. His Highness the Aga Khan welcomes the Honorable Mayor of Houston, John […]

A Major Step toward a Modern Traffic System in Faisalabad — The Launch of E-Challan and the Need for Improved Urban Facilities

(Writer: Mian Iftikhar Ahmad, Editor: Kainat Rajput) The official launch of the E-Challan system in Faisalabad marks a significant and timely step toward modernizing the city’s traffic management. As Pakistan’s major industrial hub, Faisalabad has faced growing challenges due to the increasing number of vehicles, rising congestion, and frequent traffic violations, which have all contributed […]

Kashmir Martyrs’ Day: A Forgotten Genocide That Still Defines the Struggle

(By: Abdul Basit Alvi) The Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, observed annually on November 6th by the Kashmiri diaspora and those in the region, is a day dedicated to the profound and solemn remembrance of the immense sacrifices made by the Kashmiri people during the tumultuous period following the Partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, that […]

The Ismaili Centre Houston: A Landmark of Faith, Culture, and Pluralism in America

(By: Mehnoob Aly Manji & Edited by Kainat Rajput) Houston, TX — November 6, 2025 — A significant new phase in the civic and cultural fabric of the United States has commenced today with the opening of the Ismaili Centre Houston, marking the first of its kind in America and the seventh globally. Under the […]

Pakistan–US Cultural Connections: Building Bridges Beyond Borders

(By: Kainat Rajput) The relationship between Pakistan and the United States has long extended beyond politics and diplomacy — it thrives in the vibrant cultural connections that unite people across continents. From art and music to education and cuisine, these cultural exchanges continue to create understanding and friendship between the two nations.In recent years, Houston […]

Houston’s Aga’s Restaurant Hosts Star-Studded Meet & Greet with Mehwish Hayat

Houston, TX — The Aga’s Restaurant & Catering in Houston hosted a Special Meet & Greet Event with Mehwish Hayat on October 25, 2025, the internationally acclaimed actress and Pride of Pakistan.The exclusive luncheon brought together community members, business leaders, and media personalities for an afternoon filled with warmth, culture, and celebration.As the newly announced […]

Closure of Torkham Gate Disrupts Education of Pakistani Students in Afghanistan

(By Shaheen Shah) The ongoing closure of the Torkham Gate between Pakistan and Afghanistan has left hundreds of Pakistani medical students studying in Afghanistan in deep distress. Many of them fear that if the border remains closed, their academic year—and potentially their entire future—could be at risk. A large number of Pakistani students are enrolled […]

Commemorating the Visionary: Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah, Aga Khan III (1877–1957)

(Credits to Mehnoob Aly Manji and Edited by Kainat Rajput) Architect of Muslim Renaissance and Education in South AsiaSir Sultan Muhammed Shah, Aga Khan III, is recognized as one of the leading Muslim reformers of the twentieth century, a forward-thinking politician, scholar, and spiritual figure whose influence greatly shaped the future of Muslims in South […]