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To address the need to support family members back home, Pakistani-American community leaders continue to press the Obama administration for protected status to alleviate in the plight of undocumented nationals. more>

Arab leaders feel more threatened by Iran's growing military than by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to cables released by WikiLeaks. more>

According to Saleem A. Rizvi, a leading Pakistani-American attorney, floods displaced 20 million people – a number bigger than the entire population of New York State. more>

The American Muslim community must also answer the million dollar question: Why did they feel the need to build a mosque neat Ground Zero in utter disregard to America's current charged political and social environment? 

VIDEO :: A proposed Islamic cultural center just blocks from the World Trade Center continues to inspire fiery debate. CBS's Michelle Miller reports.

AUDIO :: Competing rallies were held in Lower Manhattan August 22nd over the proposed Islamic center near the WTC site. more>

Fear and anxiety is on the rise in American Muslim community as Eid ul-Fitr festival, marking end of Ramadan, is expected to fall on or a day before 9/11 anniversary.

VIDEO :: There is some concern in the Muslim community that celebrating the end of Ramadan could draw criticism from those marking an American tragedy on September 11th. NY1 reports. more>

While many aspects of the Wikileaks documents released to the public are being discussed in the media, their impact may be inconsequential since the United States seems to be in no mood to win the war in Afghanistan. more>

Architects of the legislation believe the program could help decrease religious extremism in a region that the United States considers a major threat to its national security. more>

"Muslim Americans in this country are an incredibly important part of who we are. And yet, in recent years there have been a whole series of issues that have made many patriotic Muslims feel a little bit less than fully welcomed or included in the life of this country," said Virginia Governor and Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine. more>

Some likened what is taking place within the community to the after-effects of 9/11, when, they say, Pakistani Americans were the worst victims of the backlash and government raids.

VIDEO :: In this video from Reuters, members of New York's Pakistani-American community express their views about Faisal Shehzad. more>

Pakistani-American community activism is paying off and encouraging more civic engagement.  more>

In the wake of the failed bombing in Times Square, the United States is about to implement a policy of strict scrutiny of Pakistani Americans who visited Pakistan. more>

The $100 million lower Manhattan project is the brainchild of the American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA), a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening an authentic expression of Islam based on cultural and religious harmony, through interfaith collaboration, youth and women's empowerment, and arts and cultural exchange. more>

"We felt proud for having been recognized for our community service until yesterday; today, we are searching for words to defend ourselves," said Hasan Chughtai, executive director of People's Community Center USA.

VIDEO :: Pakistani Americans speak out on the terror attack attempted by Faisal Shehzad. more>

At the annual Conference for Imams in New York City, Muslim leaders spoke of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the effects on their community. more>

According to Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN), public pressure is mounting on the Democrats who won the 2008 election on the promise of reforming the immigration system.

VIDEO :: President Obama's message to Immigration Reform marchers at the March 21, 2010 rally in the capitol. more>

Members of the Pakistani-American community don't hide their frustration at the indifference of the community leaders towards the fresh warning of growing trend of extremism amongst American Muslims, including Pakistanis. more>

Workers from different South Asian countries toil on the streets of this Queens neighborhood to earn a living. But, many work for almost nothing.

VIDEO :: A documentary on the South Asian community in New York, with a focus on the Jackson Heights locality. more>

Basing security measures on nationality is the worst form of profiling. It may not help much in reducing the threat of terrorism but it will certainly increase anti-American sentiments.

VIDEO :: The new airport security measures introduced by the US government are already coming under fire. Full-body pat downs, extra luggage scrutiny as well as mandatory body scanning, have all been proposed. Rhiz Khan of AlJazeera English hosts the discussion. more>

President of the Middle East Institute Wendy Chamberlin has said that the United States is carrying out drone attacks in Pakistan's tribal regions bordering Afghanistan with the quiet approval of Islamabad. According to her, drone attacks could not be blamed for the agitated public mood in Pakistan – a situation which is far more complex. more>

Admitting there is little communication between the large number of South Asians living in Fairfax County and the police, Dwight L. Bower, director of Recruiting and Testing at the Fairfax County Police Academy, pointed to efforts being made to attract South Asians into the department as good steps to enhance understanding.  more>

Although the community members are law-abiding U.S. citizens and Muslims, the hamlet has been subject to allegations of terrorist ties in the media. more>

Talking to Pakistan Post at the residence of prominent Pakistani American Mohammad Tufail at Potomac, Maryland, last week Congressman Ellison said progress was being made in the Congress on healthcare reform. more>

The U.S. Senate and billionaire pledges for aid by friends of Pakistan have given a new lease of life to President Asif Ali Zardari's government. However, what is the guarantee that the money will not end up in President Zardari's personal Swiss bank accounts? more>

AUDIO :: In June 2008, Marc Perry, Chief of the Population Distribution Branch at the Census and Andrew Beveridge, chair of the Sociology Department at Queens College spoke with WNYC's Brian Lehrer about the Census Bureau's new atlas and the New York specific data.

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The author contends that like health care reform, the handling of the Afghan war is emerging as another threat to Obama's leadership. more>

VIDEO :: NY 1 reports that in an annual pre-Ramadan meeting, city police officers, religious leaders and community members gathered to discuss steps to ensure a safe holiday. more>