In a milestone moment for immigrant representation in American local politics, two Pakistani‑American Muslims, Sumbul Siddiqui and Burhan Azeem, have been elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, marking one of the most significant achievements in the city’s political history. Cambridge, home to prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT, plays a vital role in … Read more
Politics is often described as distant, something that happens in government buildings, policy documents, and election cycles far from daily routines. Yet for Zohran Mamdani, politics has consistently been framed through ordinary experiences: the cost of rent, the price of a bus ride, access to food, and the realities of working-class life in one of … Read more
On January 1, 2026, the skyline of New York City, already defined by its iconic skyscrapers and ceaseless energy, gained a new symbol of transformation: Zohran Kwame Mamdani, sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City. That night, beneath the heartbeat of the city in an old subway station, Mamdani took his oath … Read more
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir received rare public praise from U.S. President Donald Trump at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington. Pakistan made a strong showing on the world stage on February 19, 2026, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s … Read more
WGS 2026 kicks off in Dubai with 150+ countries. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed & IMF’s Georgieva discuss 3.7% regional growth and UAE’s 80% non-oil GDP success. DUBAI, UAE — The World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 officially begins its three-day program tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3. Under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’, this year’s summit has recorded its … Read more
As Tarique Rahman prepares to take oath as Bangladesh’s new prime minister on Tuesday, the question of whether a historic defence agreement with Pakistan will move forward under his government remains unanswered. The relationship between Bangladesh and Pakistan is undergoing a dramatic transformation. After decades of minimal engagement, the two countries are now in active … Read more
Shabana Mahmood could become the UK’s first Muslim prime minister if Keir Starmer resigns and she wins a Labour leadership contest. British politics has been marked by mounting speculation about the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership following recent controversies and political setbacks. The resignation of Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, over the … Read more