Berlin, (Mahwish Zafar) – An interfaith Iftar dinner was organized by several religious and social organizations in the Mitte district of Berlin, bringing together people from diverse faiths, cultures and communities. The Mayor of Berlin’s Mitte district attended the event as a special guest. Addressing the gathering, she said the purpose of the program was...
Frankfurt, (Rana Rizwan) – Municipal elections are regularly held across various federal states in Germany, and this year they are scheduled to take place on March 15. These elections determine representatives for city councils, municipal bodies and other local administrative positions. Local politics plays a significant role in shaping decisions related to urban development, education,...
Pakistan’s livestock sector is one of the most important yet under‑appreciated pillars of the national economy, providing food, income, and employment to millions of rural households. Healthy animals are central to this system, and their wellbeing depends on effective veterinary services, disease control, and professional regulation. Despite livestock contributing nearly 15 percent to national GDP...
Professor (Dr.) Imtiaz Khan (Second part of two-part series) Settler Colonialism aspects in Kashmir involves: (1) Communication Blackouts and Media Restrictions: Indian authorities have historically used communication blackouts, including the suppression of internet services, to control the flow of information out of the region. Journalists and human rights defenders face routine harassment, incarceration, and accusations...
Pakistan’s economy has long struggled with structural weaknesses, but in recent years these challenges have been compounded by deep, corrosive political divisions that undermine governance and economic stability. Over the past decade, the country has witnessed repeated cycles of political confrontation, contested elections, mass protests, and frequent changes in government. Instead of fostering national consensus,...
Professor (Dr.) Imtiaz Khan (First part of two-part series) The conflict of Indian-occupied Kashmir (IOK), is a longstanding dispute stemming from the 1947 partition of British India, characterized by a struggle for self-determination against Indian rule, recurring wars with Pakistan, and serious human rights abuses. The 2019 revocation of Article 370 and 35 A by...
The war erupting between Iran, Israel, and United States—with key Gulf states drawn into the crossfire—is not merely a regional confrontation; it is reshaping the global power map. Unlike previous conflicts confined to the Middle East, this war intersects multiple strategic, economic, and political dimensions: global energy markets face unprecedented volatility, alliances between regional and...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace and Justice March 9, 2026 The seventieth session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) opened today, on March 9, 2026, at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Established in 1946 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Commission remains the...
There exists a valley in the northern reaches of the subcontinent where mountains, perpetually shrouded in mist, cradle waters so still and pure that one might almost believe the world’s sorrows have never touched them. Yet, if one lingers beneath the trembling leaves of chinar and cypress, or watches the houseboats sway upon Dal Lake,...
Every year, International Women’s Day arrives with familiar slogans about equality, empowerment and progress. Across continents, from Latin America to Africa, from Palestine to Afghanistan, women are not merely demanding rights. They are organizing, resisting, documenting and rebuilding societies. And among the most powerful examples of resilience today are Kashmiri women. Their story is not...
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