30 h. ago South Asian, Muslim surge could decide key races in US today

New York City’s mayoral election and Virginia’s lieutenant governor contest have become test cases of a generational shift in US politics – one in which South Asian and Muslim Americans are not just voters, but rising leaders. In New York, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan-born son of Indian-Muslim parents who grew up in Queens, leads […]

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65 h. ago Tanveer Naqvi: Legendary lyricist who gave timeless songs to cinema

LAHORE – Tanveer Naqvi, remembered as one of Pakistan’s greatest film lyricists and ghazal poets, composed numerous evergreen songs that continue to resonate across generations. Born Syed Khurshid Ali, he adopted the pen name Tanveer Naqvi and rose to fame in the golden era of South Asian cinema. His lyrical genius graced many iconic films, […]

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9 d. ago Zohran Mamdani emerges as frontrunner in New York mayoral race

WASHINGTON: Early voting for New York City’s mayoral election began on Saturday, with Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker of South Asian origin and self-described democratic socialist, emerging as the surprise frontrunner in the race. Once seen as a political outsider, Mamdani’s campaign has gained remarkable momentum, fuelled by young progressive volunteers and widespread frustration […]

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1 week ago Pakistan mourns passing of weightlifting icon Muhammad Shafiq

Pakistan’s weightlifting fraternity is in mourning following the passing of Muhammad Shafiq, a former South Asian Games gold medalist and national record holder, who died at the age of 54. A revered figure in the sport, Shafiq’s legacy spans decades-as a dominant athlete, a dedicated coach, and a father to the next generation of champions. […]

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2 w. ago Torkham closure strands Afghan fruit trucks, deepens export crisis

Afghanistan’s fruit exporters are facing severe financial losses as the ongoing closure of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan leaves more than 200 trucks stranded. Loaded with tomatoes, onions, grapes, and apples, these trucks have been unable to reach South Asian markets for nearly six months, halting one of Afghanistan’s most crucial agricultural trade routes. […]

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3 w. ago IMF, Pakistan make ‘significant progress’ on $8.4bn loan reviews

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have made “significant progress” toward a staff-level agreement on reviews of the South Asian country’s $8.4 loans, the lender said late Wednesday. The statement came at the end of a two-week visit by an IMF mission, led by Iva Petrova, to Karachi and Islamabad to review a $7 […]

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