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Loosen Up the Indo-Pak Border
I was at an event organized by InterNations, when a newly arrived real estate agent from India walked up to me. We started talking. After a few seconds, as we spoke in a mixture of English, Hindi and...
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Janam Din Mubarakh!
The two giants of South Asia will celebrate the birth of their nations this month. Both India and Pakistan will turn 63 years old in August, but it’s clear they have been on the path of social,...
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India-Canada Bilateral Relations
India established diplomatic relations with Canada in 1947. India and Canada have longstanding bilateral relationship based on shared democratic values, the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and...
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Shaping Canada’s Future
A recent news item about an American of Pakistani origin apprehended by authorities while attempting to return to the United States with a trunk-load of Pakistani mangoes of the chaunsa variety caught...
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Celebrating Independence and Accomplishments
For a Canadian-born desi, I have the challenge of straddling two cultures and traditions, while juggling a handful of languages – as do all Canadian-born desis. But the beauty is that we get to...
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India’s vision for 2020
India’s National Interests India’s national interests, simply stated, are as follows :- National sovereignty. Unity and integrity of the country. Democratic and secular polity. Economic development....
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Why We Celebrate?
On the occasion of celebration of Indian and Pakistani Independence Day over the past weekend, we spoke with some known members of the community. We asked these well known community members why it is...
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PAKISTAN’S INDEPENDENCE AND CURRENT PROBLEMS
The theories on international or domestic conspiracies are popular with the societies in decay that refuse to admit that something has gone wrong with the society. Such a mindset is inimical to...
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What 15/8 stands for
That’s why 15/8 is a good time to think, ponder, be aware of your rights as a citizen of this great nation. We can overcome every hurdle, fight back every impossible odd if we cherish and insist on the...
View ArticleMuhammad Ali Jinnah – the Founder of Pakistan – Speeches and Statements
Responsibilities of Youth Speech at Islamia College, Peshawar: April 12, 1948 Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen! I am indeed very happy to be present here today and to have the privilege of meeting...
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The Meaning of Independence
Kabeer Sethi Toronto Independence as a concept is difficult to define. August 14th and 15th will mark the 66th anniversary of independence for Pakistan and India respectively. A time of reflection and...
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Remembering 1947: India and Pakistan’s Independence Day
Kanwal Rafiq Sometimes, Canadian South Asians need something like the Pakistani or Indian Independence days to remind us of our ancestors’ original heritage. Amidst our busy lives, these days help us...
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Happy Independence Day
Mr. Jinnah’s presidential address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan August 11, 1947 You are free; you are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other place or...
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