The biggest advantage of the extensive coverage given by Pakistani satellite channels of the disaster of October 8 was the huge wave of sympathy and compassion it evoked among Pakistani Americans, mobilizing them to help their brethren with donations that far exceed their own expectations. more>

An Asian American Federation report reveals that Pakistani Americans are relatively impoverished compared to New York’s population in general. Victims of hate crimes and job discrimination after the 9/11 attacks, the increasing numbers of Pakistanis below the poverty line spell out concern for the community. more>

No matter what you do as an undocumented immigrant—stay and register, leave the United States for Pakistan, or Canada—your future is rife with uncertainty. more>

Like hundreds of those arrested, Ahmed Imtiaz was found to have no links with the atrocity of September 11th. He recently found out why he was arrested: taking advantage of the post-September 11th atmosphere, a former friend told the authorities that Imtiaz was engaged in suspicious activities. more>

President Bush lauds General Musharraf’s government, but his opinion of ordinary Pakistanis is very low, as can be seen from his reaction to the incident of four “missing” Pakistani sailors in Virginia. more>