History is not only about dates; it is about people, their challenges, their dreams, and the lessons they leave behind. Some dates do not immediately change the course of history, but they change people and the way they perceive their future. For the people of Kashmir, 13 July 1931 is one such date. Whether viewed through the lens of history,...
Four Members of Halifax Drug Gang Jailed, One Given Suspended Sentence
Halifax, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – Four members of a drug trafficking gang operating in Halifax have been sentenced to prison, while another received a suspended sentence following a successful investigation by West Yorkshire Police’s County Lines Task Force under Operation Phoenix. According to police, the five offenders, all from the same family and based in the Pellon area of Halifax,...
Crisis Back to the Brink: The World Must Learn Before It Is Too Late.
The world once again finds itself on the edge of a dangerous and potentially devastating conflict as tensions between Iran and the United States have returned to a critical stage. This is not merely another regional crisis; it is a warning to the entire international community that the world is once again standing at the brink of a wider war....
The Unfinished Work of July 13: Why Kashmir’s Martyrs Still Speak to the Present.
Every July 13, the people across the state of Jammu Kashmir ( Indian occupied Kashmir, Azad Jammu and Kashmir people come pay homage to martyrs of 13 July 1931. Butt. . It is Kashmir Martyrs’ Day—a commemoration not just of the 22 men cut down outside Central Jail in 1931, but of the moment the valley’s political consciousness was born....
Pakistan to Host 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women; Ishaq Dar to Chair Proceedings
Islamabad, (TW News) – 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...