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Focuses on the case of Pakistani immigrant Mohammad Abbas Khokhar and how the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York helped bring his family from Pakistan to New York City. Khokhar's inability to work after falling during a job at a construction site in 1992; Work permits received by members of Khokhar's family; Pride taken by Khokhar in calling New York City his home.

The article focuses on Pakistani and Bangladeshi restaurants around the New York City. It states that most takeout places are halal, which means that the food is prepared according to Islamic guidelines, as Pakistan and Bangladesh are Muslim-majority countries, and mentions some in traditional shalwar kameez and kufi caps, took their time as they walked toward restaurants.

The article discusses the impact a California terror case has had on California Pakistani community, particularly in Lodi, California. Since a father and son were accused of supporting terrorism, the son having been convicted, California Pakistanis have been very suspicious of one another, as well as outsiders. An overview of the case and the Pakistani culture that is struggling to survive and bridge generations in America is presented.

The article offers information on the traditional marriage ceremony of a Pakistani-American couple, Sana Naeem and Rayhan Shaikh that was self-arranged. Topics discussed include Sana's meeting with Rayhan through the matchmaking phone app Coffee Meets Bagel, Sana getting attracted to him following their chats and phone calls, his marriage proposal to Sana before the members of both the family and the wedding ceremony that was held at the Salam center in Sacramento, California.

WASHINGTON -- Last summer, half a dozen lawmakers met on Capitol Hill with a group of Pakistani-Americans and foreign visitors to discuss long-stalled efforts to negotiate peace in Kashmir, the border region claimed by both Pakistan and India. The congressmen, including Representatives Joe Pitts, Republican of Pennsylvania; Dan Burton, Republican of Indiana; and Dennis J. Kucinich, Democrat of Ohio, vowed to work with the group, the Kashmiri American Council, in efforts to pressure the United States and both sides to reach a settlement. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Looks at Pakistani immigrants' ownership of discount stores in New York City and the surrounding area. Growth of chains 99 Cent City and 99 Cent World; The family ownership of these businesses; Some items which are available at the 99 Cent City which opened in December 1996 in East New York.

Focuses on the Mobil gas station at First Avenue and 90th Street in New York City where the majority of the employees are Pakistani immigrants and how their culture influences the activity at the gas station. Subjects of the conversation between the employees and their visitors; Listing of the common problems facing the immigrants; Information on Azmat Ullah, one of the employees at the gas station.