The reported proposal of the Punjab Higher Education Commission to detach four major faculties from Bahauddin Zakariya University and merge them into separate universities in Multan is not merely an administrative decision; it is being viewed by many as a deeply painful and alarming attack on one of the strongest symbols of higher education in...
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Divided by Borders: The Silent Tragedy of Kashmiri Families across the LoC.
There are borders drawn on maps and then there are borders that cut through human lives. In Kashmir, the Line of Control (LoC) is not merely a geopolitical divide between two states; it is a deeply personal rupture that has, for decades, separated families, silenced relationships and turned ordinary lives into stories of longing and...
Three Billion Dollars Spent on Vehicle Imports in Ten Months While Pakistan Searches the World for One Billion: A Painful Economic Contradiction.
Pakistan today stands trapped in one of the most painful economic contradictions in its history. On one hand, the country repeatedly approaches friendly nations, international financial institutions, and global lenders seeking one or two billion dollars to stabilize its foreign exchange reserves. On the other hand, reports indicate that Pakistan imported vehicles worth nearly three...
Climate Stress, Forest Fires & Militarization Pressures in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir, once known for dense temperate forests, clean rivers and fragile alpine ecosystems, is now facing rapid environmental destruction. Forests cover nearly 48 percent of the territory and play a vital role in regulating climate, protecting biodiversity and supporting livelihoods. However, large-scale encroachment, land diversion and degradation are increasing across the region. In...
Inaugural Ceremony of Pakistani Language and Cultural Organization Held in Dresden, Germany.
Dresden, (Mehwish Zafar) — The inaugural ceremony of a Pakistani Language and Cultural Organization was held in the German city of Dresden, drawing strong participation not only from Dresden but also from several other cities across Germany. The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran and a Naat. On this occasion, the organization’s...
Kashmiri and Pakistani American Communities Unite in Support of Kashmir Cause at Reception Honoring Sardar Shoaib Irshad.
Springfield, Virginia (TW News) – A remarkable gathering of Kashmiri Americans and Pakistani American community leaders from across the Washington metropolitan area came together at Des Pardes Restaurant in Springfield, Virginia, to honor Sardar Shoaib Irshad following his appointment as Advisor and Coordinator for North America by the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Faisal Rathore....
The Bulldozer Republic: Hindutva’s War on India’s Muslims and Minorities.
The ancient lanes of Dalmandi in Varanasi have fallen silent, save for the mechanical growl of bulldozers and the muffled sobs of displaced families. In a brazen display of state-orchestrated erasure, Indian authorities have marked six mosques for demolition—including the 226-year-old Mirza Karimullah Beg Mosque—under the threadbare pretext of road widening. Over a hundred homes...
Dialogue Without Kashmir Is an Incomplete Peace Process.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice. May 18, 2026. A significant political signal emerged from India on May 12, 2026, when the Secretary General of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Dattatreya Hosabale, publicly advocated the continuation of dialogue with Pakistan. His statement that “we should not shut the doors completely” and that...
The Last Smile of Common Man: Eid-ul-Adha Lost in Shadow of Inflation and Hunger.
Eid-ul-Azha is not merely a religious festival but a profound lesson of selflessness, sacrifice, love, brotherhood, and humanity. These were the days when homes were filled with joy, children insisted on new clothes, streets echoed with the sounds of animals, and every face carried a strange glow. But today the common man in Pakistan approaches...
Power Politics and the Prolonged Pain of Kashmir.
Kashmir is not just a long-standing dispute. It is a prolonged human tragedy shaped and sustained by power politics. For decades, the suffering of its people has unfolded before the world, yet meaningful action has remained absent. International institutions have issued resolutions and statements, but their inability to enforce them shows how political interests often...







