Islamabad, (Sadat Choudhary) – Pakistan is set to host the 9th Ministerial Conference on Women of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reaffirming its commitment to promoting women’s empowerment and strengthening cooperation among Muslim countries. The high-level conference will bring together ministers, senior government officials, diplomats, policymakers, women leaders, and representatives of international organizations from across the OIC member states....
250 Years of the American Experiment: An Unfinished Journey | 1776-2026.
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of colonial rebels signed a document in Philadelphia that fundamentally wagered the future on a single, radical idea: that liberty is an inherent human right. It was a breathtaking vision, but it was also born out of a massive contradiction. The very hands that drew up the blueprint for American freedom were,...
Beyond Headlines: Pakistan’s Place in a Changing World.
Living in Canada has taught me something that has become increasingly relevant in today’s turbulent world: societies become stronger not simply because they possess economic or military power, but because they cultivate trust, dialogue, and respect for different perspectives. Canada is often described as a multicultural success story. While no country is without challenges, one lesson stands out: sustainable peace...
Manufactured Hatred: How Islamophobia Has Become State Policy in Modi’s India.
Islamophobia in India is no longer confined to isolated acts of prejudice. It has evolved into a political project in which anti-Muslim rhetoric, discriminatory policies and public hostility increasingly reinforce one another. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, Muslims, the country’s largest religious minority, have been systematically portrayed as demographic threats, infiltrators and obstacles to India’s national identity. This normalization...
Srebrenica’s Lesson Is Prevention.Why Isn’t the World Applying It to Kashmir?
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice July 9, 2026 Every year the international community gathers to remember the victims of genocide. The ceremonies are solemn, the speeches heartfelt, and the promise familiar: “Never Again.” On 9 July 2026, the United Nations commemorated the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. More than...
UN Secretary-General Candidate Macky Sall Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif, Discusses Multilateral Cooperation.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Macky Sall, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House on Friday, where both leaders discussed the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation and the central role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed...
The ‘wait for it’ budget.
THE national discourse on the budget has been dominated by what is in the document for the business community, exporters and salaried employees. And the theme is to celebrate the 10 to 15 per cent tax relief given to salaried employees — taken as proxies for common Pakistanis. These beneficiaries earn more than Rs200,000 a month. But 80pc of Pakistani...
UK MP Afzal Khan Calls for Investigation into Rupert Lowe Over Alleged Islamophobic Remarks.
BRUSSELS/LONDON, (Unib Rashid) – British Labour MP Afzal Khan, who represents Manchester Rusholme, has formally urged the UK’s Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to investigate Rupert Lowe MP, accusing him of making false and inflammatory statements about British Muslims and bringing the House of Commons into disrepute. In a letter addressed to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Daniel Greenberg, Khan expressed serious...
Croatian Foreign Minister Meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Both Sides Pledge Stronger Bilateral Cooperation.
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Croatian Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Dr. Gordan Grlić Radman called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Thursday, where the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding Pakistan-Croatia relations across a wide range of sectors. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...
Burhan Wani: Ten Years On, The Voice That Recast Kashmir’s Struggle.
July 8, 2016 remains a date etched in memory. Burhan-ud-Din Muzaffar Wani, only 21, died in Kokernag. He was laid to rest in Tral, yet his presence did not fade. Ten years later, his name still stirs debate, emotion and reflection far beyond Kashmir. Burhan Wani altered the grammar of resistance. He did not follow the old script. He chose...