Riaz Haq's Blog – September 2007 Archive (5)

A Poem by Rumi

Come, come, whoever you are.

Wonderer, worshipper, lover of leaving.

It doesn't matter.

Ours is not a caravan of…

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Added by Riaz Haq on September 28, 2007 at 9:21pm — No Comments

NEDians Convention 2007 Organizers speak to Pakistan Link's Ras Siddiqui

NED Alumni Convention 2007
Aug 30, 2007




The NED University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi has a special place in the hearts and minds of thousands of its Alumni worldwide. This is certainly true of Pakistani-Americans graduates of this

esteemed…

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Added by Riaz Haq on September 27, 2007 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Pakistan poised for key role in innovation economy

Faruq Ahmad is a friend of NEDians who recently attended NEDians Convention 2007. He wrote the following piece for San Jose Mercury News, the largest-circulation daily newspaper in Silicon Valley, CA

It's reproduced as follows:

Pakistan poised for key role in the innovation economy
By Faruq Ahmad

San Jose Mercury News
Article Launched:09/21/2007 01:36:48 AM PDT…
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Added by Riaz Haq on September 25, 2007 at 6:39am — 1 Comment

NEDian Rehan Jalil highlighted in Wall Street Journal

At the NEDIans Convention 2007, Rehan Jalil was recognized by Silicon Valley NEDians for enhancing NED's image & perception in the world of technology and business.

This week, Sept 18 issue of Wall Street Journal highlights NEDian Rehan Jali's company Wichorus as follows:

Rehan Jalil founded his wireless-broadband company WiChorus Inc. two years ago and based it here in the heart of Silicon Valley. But when it actually starts selling its gear to phone companies next…

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Added by Riaz Haq on September 21, 2007 at 7:48pm — No Comments

NEDians Convention 2007

NED Alumni Convention 2007 organized by Silicon Valley NEDians in Santa Clara and San Jose was a great success with about 400 people in attendance. There were two keynote speakers, three panel discussions, and evening banquet followed by stand-up comedy and music entertainment. For more this please visit NED Nama, the Nedians blog.

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Added by Riaz Haq on September 13, 2007 at 3:40pm — No Comments

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    Investors Celebrate Pakistan's Continuing Economic Recovery

    Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 index hit an all-time high after the announcement of the $7 billion IMF bailout deal today. Economic indicators such as inflation, exports and remittances are also showing significant improvement as well. Speaking to reporters after the IMF deal,  the Fund Managing Director  Kristalina Georgieva acknowledged progress made by Pakistan. She said  "The economy is on the sound path. Growth is up and inflation is down". The …

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    Posted by Riaz Haq on September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm — 6 Comments

    Powerful Hindutva Lobby Flexes its Muscle in California

    Last year, California lawmakers voted 31-5 to approve the first state-wide bill (SB 403) explicitly banning caste discrimination. The bill, enjoying broad support among California voters, was sponsored by Senator Aisha Wahab.  It was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom under pressure from wealthy political donors belonging to the Hindutva lobby.  …

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