In the local bodies elections of ‘Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’ (KPK) as per results declared on Sunday the ‘Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’ (PTI, the party of PM Imran Khan which has its main political base in KPK) has suffered major electoral defeat as reported at 

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Bangladesh is now one of the world's developing economies. In 2015, Bangladesh graduated from Least Developed Countries (LDC) status and became a low-middle-income country. Many Asian, European and American economists are positive that soon Bangladesh will become one of the middle-income coun

Description automatically generatedDespite over 350 million people living with hepatitis B and C virus globally, and 3 persons dying every minute, much-needed efforts are yet to be on-track to end viral hepatitis in next 108 months (by 2030) as promised by heads of all countries in UN General Ass

The name 'Bay of Bengal' is a book of pride for Bengalis! Large cities like Madras (Chennai), Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar in all areas or states, are located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, but the sea is not named after them. Again, it was not named after a region like the Arabian Sea, bu

The name 'Bay of Bengal' is a book of pride for Bengalis! Large cities like Madras (Chennai), Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar in all areas or states, are located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, but the sea is not named after them. Again, it was not named after a region like the Arabian Sea, bu

France has historical relations with Bangladesh. Bangladesh's contact with France dates back to the war of liberation. Relations between Bangladesh and France have historically been cordial. The foundation of this relationship was laid in the distant past. 

The contribution of

The meeting of foreign ministers of ‘Organization of Islamic Cooperation’ (OIC) ended on December 19 in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. In this OIC meet (as reported at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDwX-SPjilY ) the foreign minister of Pakistan Qureshi threatened - ‘if th

Tablighi Jamaat (TIJ) is currently grabbing the headlines for getting banned by Saudi Arabia. Saudi government official statement called Jamaat as a danger to society and one of the gates of terrorism. In a tweet on December 6, the country’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs said, His Excellency

Pakistan was playing over-smart where it was extolling (as breaking the chains of slavery by Afghans) the return of Taliban in power in Afghanistan  but was not recognizing the Taliban by giving an excuse that it will do so when first some other important countries recognize it. Hence T

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is 12 December: A picture coDescription automatically generatedStopping antimicrobial resistance by promoting infection prevention, responsible and appropriate use of antimicrobial medicines in human health, livestock and food systems, is the bedrock for promot

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Can we deliver on the promise of health for all unless we fix the gaping and widening punctures that are causing epidemic-proportion of preventable diseases and untimely deaths? No one needs to suffer from preventable illnesses or

Against the backdrop of US threats to impose secondary sanctions on the S-400 deal under the ‘Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act’ (CAATSA), India and Russia on Monday signed an agreement to extend military technology cooperation for the next decade, from 2021

 Bangladesh is a Southeast Asian country geographically but South Asian culturally. Myanmar-Bangladesh is a bordering country. On the other hand, Thailand and Myanmar are neighboring countries. There is close historical-geographical proximity among Myanmar, Thailand, and Bangladesh. Trilater

The lynching of Priyantha Kumara was described by premier Imran Khan as a day of shame for Pakistan, but such shameful days galore in recent history of Punjab, which dominates the ill-conceived state.

Punjabi extremists taking selfies near the burning body of Priyantha Kumara Friday.

In terms of economic relations, Sri Lanka has been an important friend of Bangladesh for a long time. At different times, the two countries have been partners in each other's economic progress and prosperity. This trend is still going on. The visit of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapak

Description automatically generated with medium confidenceWhen we know how to prevent HIV transmission, and how to keep every person living with HIV healthy, then how can one fathom deaths of at least 680,000 people due to AIDS-related illnesses in 2020 worldwide? And how can one explain, at leas

The Buddhism recommended for Dalits by Dr. Ambedkar and followed by some Dalits, has not solved the problem also because they didn't give-up Dalit status for the greed of reservation (ii)- Dalit thinkers & sympathizers should immediately call a seminar to evaluate the relationship of Dali

It is India which is a very self-realist state in South Asia. Self-proclaimed as the world's largest democracy, India has no respect for the rights of its neighbors. India knows only taking from others, doesn’t know giving to others. For example, India has been deceiving Bangladesh for

Myanmar is one of the closest neighbors of Bangladesh. Which is also known as Burma. Before the Second World War, many people from Bangladesh used to travel to Burma in search of livelihood. Since then, the people of this country have developed an economic and social relationship with Burma. Apar

Exaggerated similarity of Hindutva with ISIS & Boko-Haram could  become issue because Salman Khurshid is underestimating Islam and is wrongly supporting the  SCI on Babri-masjid judgement which in a legally objectionable manner has embolden Hindutva forces.

--Thi

Indo-AF-Pak region is witnessing the fight-to-finish clash of three ideologies namely ‘liberal Western democracy’, ‘authoritarian Chinese democracy’ and Islamic - Jihadism. 

--At least three people were killed and 15 wounded on Friday by a blast at a mosque

December 16, 2021 is knocking on the door. Bangladesh will celebrate its 50th anniversary of victory day with full spirit. On December 16, 1971, Bangladesh got its independence from Pakistan in 1971. Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971. Bangladesh had to separate itself from Pakis

Bangladesh's ability to spend money has increased even earlier. Ability to borrow and repay foreign loans has also increased. In the meantime, Bangladesh has also written its name in the list of middle-income countries. Top 10 Mega Project in Bangladesh such as Padma Bridge, Dhaka Metro Rail,

This refers to an interview of Professor Naela Quadri Baloch to ‘The Alternate Media’ ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRcTFDvaBhc ) in which whatever Naela has said is no new revelations [namely persecution of Balochs by Pak government especially by its military (including their cri

Last month Turkey made it into the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog headquartered in Paris. Turkey now joins its close ally Pakistan in FATF’s crosshairs. Surprisingly Turkey becomes the largest economy to be i

Last month Turkey made it into the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog headquartered in Paris. Turkey now joins its close ally Pakistan in FATF’s crosshairs. Surprisingly Turkey becomes the largest economy to be i

The American Sikh Council (ASC) remembers the start of the horrific Sustained Sikh Genocide (1984 – 1998 planned and perpetrated on the entire Sikh Panth. The entire genocide (Ghallughara) committed against the Sikhs by the Republic of India (ROI) was drawn out over nearly a decade and a ha

Is it not a paradox if a preventable, diagnosable, treatable, and curable disease becomes a top killer? Till Covid-19 struck our world, Tuberculosis (TB) - a disease that can be prevented, diagnosed and treated - was the most deadly infectious disease worldwide. Covid-19 pandemic has also adverse

To what extent the democracy in Pakistan has become a farce is evident from the agreement reached between ‘Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’ (TLP) and Government of Pakistan on Sunday which is not revealed to public as reported https://www.dawn.com/news/1655124/govt-says-agreement-reached-w

 “October 27 marks the beginning of Indian Occupation of the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is forever scarred in the collective minds of the Kashmiri people as the day they became occupied. India's attempt to legalize its illegality rests on a bogus instrument of acce

Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are both South Asian countries. As an island county in South East Asia, Sri Lanka has been utilizing some facilities in the sector of international maritime trade, commerce. Sri Lanka is known as a maritime hub in South Asia. Its Colombo port is very famous in t

For the last over one week ‘Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan” (the TLP, a political party registered with Election Commission of Pakistan which contests election all across Pakistan with considerable number of votes in elections and with member of State legislature) has been agitating and m

Description automatically generatedOn 21 October 2021, India crossed its milestone of administering over 1 billion (100 crores) doses within 278 days since it began the vaccination rollout (on 16th January 2021).

The World Health Organization (WHO) calls upon all countries to ensure tha

Description automatically generatedOn 21 October 2021, India crossed its milestone of administering over 1 billion (100 crores) doses within 278 days since it began the vaccination rollout (on 16th January 2021).

The World Health Organization (WHO) calls upon all countries to ensure tha

 “We maintain our stance in favour of solving the ongoing problem in Kashmir for 74 years, through dialogue between the parties and within the framework of relevant United Nations resolutions.” Honorable Recep Tayyib Erdogan, at the UN General Assembly on September 21, 2021.

 “We maintain our stance in favour of solving the ongoing problem in Kashmir for 74 years, through dialogue between the parties and within the framework of relevant United Nations resolutions.” Honorable Recep Tayyib Erdogan, at the UN General Assembly on September 21, 2021.

On October 20  Russia, China, Pakistan, India, Iran and formerly Soviet Central Asian states Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan joined the Taliban in calling for the UN to convene a United Nations donor conference as soon as possible to help rebuild the coun

Afghan society in the last two decades progressed in almost all walks of life but one of the biggest achievements happened in the field of the press. Afghanistan saw the emergence of the professional and independent media sector but unfortunately recently Afghan press is going through a hard time

WASHINGTON, DC: The Baloch American Congress (BAC) has appealed to international organizations that work to protect child rights to save Baloch children from Pakistan army atrocities.

In a letter to UNICEF, Save the Children, Child Rights International Network (CRIN) and the Defence for

‘Bangladesh Finalizes Agreement to Build Buddhist Monastery in Lumbini, Nepal’ was the headline of Hong Kong based Global Buddhist Door’s news headline on October 11, 2021. 

Can anyone imagine that A Muslim country is going to build a Buddhist monastery in Nepal (

Golden opportunity for India to rectify mistakes of past 74 years about mini-SAARC of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan (ii)- India need not heed to sever preconditions of world community about recognition of Afghanistan because unlike others India is dealing with its own people (iii)-

Myanmar has adopted standardised packaging (or plain packaging) of all tobacco products. Plain packaging is among the scientifically-backed tobacco control measures which are also enshrined in the global tobacco treaty (formally called the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco

The attacks carried out by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) aka Pakistan Taliban have increased to the highest level in over four years as the US left Afghanistan and the Afghan Taliban took power. TTP has been emboldened by the developments in next-door Afghanistan. This has complicated the inter

Subject:- (i)- Imran can save his power only by using some Islamic issue like taking Muslim Kashmir and even further dismemberment of India, also as revenge for 1971 (ii)- Bad economic situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan will be motivation for this Kashmir project (iii)- Fillip to Khalistani mo

The PM Modi led BJP has dropped Member of Parliament (from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh) Varun Gandhi from its national executive because Varun has been airing displeasure about destruction of secularism the way the killings of 4 farmers (reportedly all Sikhs) in Lakhimpur have been handled by the BJP

Description automatically generatedOne year and 10 months ago when first case of corona virus was reported in Wuhan, China, entire world was terrified because no one knew if we have any medicine that will work against it. Possibly our worst fears came true and we witnessed the horrendous impact o

Description automatically generatedOne year and 10 months ago when first case of corona virus was reported in Wuhan, China, entire world was terrified because no one knew if we have any medicine that will work against it. Possibly our worst fears came true and we witnessed the horrendous impact o

Some friends want to know the names of the books which Mr. Dave Windsor, my nominator, submitted to Rose Desnoyers,  Chair of the Committee of Cornwall and Area Arts Hall of Fame.  I have discussed in some interviews  that every book of the author is like children to

Taiwan should try to rope-in India for persuading the USA & others for launching an alternative world body of secular democracies.  

In an article (rather an appeal) by the President of Taiwan in ‘Foreign Affairs (https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/taiwan/2021-1

Description automatically generated with medium confidencenow have the first-ever and only malaria vaccine to prevent malaria in children. This is an important (and long-awaited) addition to existing range of scientifically proven effective methods to prevent malaria. While we celebrate this mome

Subject:- (i)- Pakistan should convert ACOAB into an opportunity (ii)- Afghani-Islam only can be the religion worthy of secular democracy because Christianity & Hinduism (the religions of West led by the USA and India) not capable & competent to keep the State under ‘Maryada’

I kept hearing silently, looking at the excited face of Mr. Dave Windsor, my nominator, when he told me again, after informing me  in writing and over the phone, that I will be  inducted as a literary artist into the ARTS HALL OF FAME of Cornwall and the surrounding area. In t

 Chances of success of Afghani-Islam & Taliban will increase immensely if function in competition with US-based religions (ii)- India being its largest member country, the mini-SAARC will come into existence only when India feels the need & urgency for it.

---In response to

While we observe World Lung Day, let us also pay heed to the latest policy guidelines on one of the major preventable risk factors of deadliest of lung diseases: air pollution. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest Air Quality Guidelines that after rigorous scientific review

While we observe World Lung Day, let us also pay heed to the latest policy guidelines on one of the major preventable risk factors of deadliest of lung diseases: air pollution. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its latest Air Quality Guidelines that after rigorous scientific review

Present day, Bangladesh is one of the developing economies of the world. In 2015, Bangladesh graduated from LDC status and became a low middle-income country. Many Asian and European including American economists hope that soon Bangladesh will become one of the middle-income countries in the worl

If the Taliban can develop a religion (Afghani-Islam) which protects its followers (even against mass scale violence / terrorism), it will be its greatest service to the entire mankind (ii)- The Taliban should take advantage of Prez Biden's pro-human right intentions & claims in September

Recent decision of the United Kingdom (UK) to consider fully vaccinated Indians along with some other nationalities as 'unvaccinated' lacks scientific merit and instead stinks of white supremacy and apartheid era. It is important to mention that 90% of the vaccines rolled out in India are

Afghanistan is a land-locked country.  But there are many potentials in the sectors of international trade of Afghanistan. But those weren’t utilized properly for the Afghan people. The war-torn country saw many wars such as civil wars, Soviet invasion, US invasion. But little kno

The Covid pandemic has hard drilled the lesson why health and social security of each one of us is inter-dependent on health and social security of one another. But do we see more equity (or inequity) in the Covid response, such as the rollout of the vaccination worldwide? Inequitable distributio

The Taliban after much wait has announced its 33-member interim cabinet. This new government is exclusively Taliban, and almost all the ministers are of Pashtun ethnicity. Women have no positions in this new setup. The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has been dissolved. And the sinister Ministr

The US-thinktank the ‘Hudson Institute’ has released a report “Pakistan’s Destabilization Playbook: Khalistan separatist activism within the USA” (https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.hudson.org/Pande_Pakistan's%20Destabilization%20Playbook%20-%20Khalistan%20Separatist

The US-thinktank the ‘Hudson Institute’ has released a report “Pakistan’s Destabilization Playbook: Khalistan separatist activism within the USA” (https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.hudson.org/Pande_Pakistan's%20Destabilization%20Playbook%20-%20Khalistan%20Separatist

Undoubtedly, the Generation Equality Forum which took place earlier this year, was a milestone to galvanize US$ 40 billion financial commitments for gender equality and human rights worldwide. This is the largest amount of investment to advance gender equality and women’s rights ever. It al

Undoubtedly, the Generation Equality Forum which took place earlier this year, was a milestone to galvanize US$ 40 billion financial commitments for gender equality and human rights worldwide. This is the largest amount of investment to advance gender equality and women’s rights ever. It al

On a motion moved by 20 European Union (EU) Members of Parliament which also suggested regular dialogue with India on the Afghan issue (as reported at 

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/20-eu-mps-table-motion-inviting-ahmad-massoud-to-address-the-eu

USA should know that frustrated by ineffective dossier diplomacy, Pakistan may end up handing over its nukes to global militant Jihadis 

--The mainstream media of Pakistan is castigating the government of Pakistan for showing cowardice of not using its nuclear weapons for ‘li

In a massive rally of farmers at Muzaffarnagar (U.P.) the farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in his speech said: “The slogans of Allahu-Akbar and Har-Har-Mahadev have always been raised and will continue to be raised and we will not allow (communal) riots to happen here.” as reported also at

In a massive rally of farmers at Muzaffarnagar (U.P.) the farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in his speech said: “The slogans of Allahu-Akbar and Har-Har-Mahadev have always been raised and will continue to be raised and we will not allow (communal) riots to happen here.” as reported also at

The Government of India (GoI) has NEITHER taken any legal action against Indian print & electronic media if it has spread false news that Pakistan is openly intervening militarily in support of Taliban against the fighters of ‘Northern Resistance Force’ (NRF) in Panjshir of Afghan

The Taliban have announced a new interim government of their so-called "Islamic Emirate" in Afghanistan, more than three weeks after taking control of the capital Kabul. This delay in government formation didn’t happen because the Taliban was holding talks with other ethnic groups

Recently two developments have taken place in Indo-AF-Pak region. First the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. This has unsettled the USA & India immensely. The USA wanted to come out of Afghanistan after 20 years of remaining over their post 9/11 hence it made deal with Taliban but at the same

It is not to belittle the efforts and sacrifices of the last 20 years, the Taliban have made in militarily regaining / snatching power in Afghanistan from the USA and its allies including NATO but it is also a fact that Taliban could come to power so easily, is not exclusively due to them but als

Kindly let me convey my heartfelt condolences for 13 US-Servicemen and 79 others killed in a terrorist blast on Thursday at Kabul Airport and my prayers for the fast recovery of many more injured.  The entire USA is aggrieved on this unfortunate incident and all the more outraged the wa

Bangladesh and Pakistan together make up 5 percent of the world's population. The Possibilities of market value in case of export and import between these two states are inevitably huge. But the trade between the two countries of 39 crore people is now only 6-7 hundred million dollars. This i

Entire media of India is criticizing and even making fun -- of Neelam Irshad Sheikh a leader of Pakistan’s ruling ‘Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’ (PTI) government who at a television news debate said  “Taliban have said that they are with us and they will help us in [

Present day, Bangladesh is one of the developing economies of the world. In 2015, Bangladesh graduated from LDC status and came out from the status of the least developed country and became a low middle-income country. We hope that soon Bangladesh will become one of the middle-income countries in

The bill (for National Security Powers Act) to clarify and strengthen the 1973 War Powers Act. has been  introduced by Senators Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, independent Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Senator Mike Lee, a Utah Republican as reported at https://www

If the Biden-administration thinks that by allowing the democratic governments (that too the government which is sustained by US money) to collapse by armed  uprising of terrorists (who don’t want to participate in elections because they don't have support of the majority of t

Pakistan’s Gwadar port under the China’s project ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is going to be one of the top trade hubs in the region, linking the West Asian nations to (Commonwealth of Independent States) CIS countries. ‘China Pakistan Economic Corridor’ (CPEC) h

An Islamic seminary was founded in 1866 at Deoband (in the State of Uttar Pradesh, India) which is considered one of the most conservative seminaries of Islamic teaching. As per ‘Organizer’ the mouthpiece of the RSS (which controls Hindutva forces / BJP which is ruling in many States

The Taliban now control almost the whole of Afghanistan including the capital city, Kabul, almost two decades since they were driven out by US troops. It was widely expected that after the United States complete withdrawal the Taliban will make significant territorial gains. But no one

Description automatically generatedthe fore the promise of more effective and long-term solutions to help people living with HIV to thrive and not just survive. Today we have a buffet of HIV prevention options (such as, oral daily PrEP, once-a-month vaginal dapivirine ring for women, 2-monthly lo

According to Bangladeshi media and Pakistan High commission office to Bangladesh, like last year, Pakistan government has sent fresh Pakistani mangoes to the President, PM and other considered person’s of Bangladesh. The president of Pakistan has sent gift of fresh world famous Pakistani ma

In the USA the European Americans are the largest panethnic group of White Americans and have constituted the majority population of the United States and they are the source of real hard & soft power for the USA. For the simple reason that they endeavor maximum to not only keep the USA a pre

Description automatically generatedIt was 40 years ago when the first case of HIV infection was diagnosed. Since then, 77.5 million people have been infected with the virus and 34 million people have died from AIDS-related causes. While a lot has been achieved in terms of providing lifesaving ant

Presently the US-policy in Afghanistan is full of contradiction which is evident from the fact that the USA is giving money, intelligence, air support etc to Afghan government (with huge number of about 3 hundred thousand fighters with Afghan government as per Prez Biden) to fight the Taliban but

After end of cold war between West led by the USA v/s USSR (which resulted war between them in Afghanistan in which Pakistan helped the West in developing militant Jihadis against USSR) these militant Jihadis from Afghanistan were sent to Kashmir by Pakistan which resulted in terrorist activities

General Ata Mohammad Noor, Leader of Jamiat-e Islami Afghanistan and the Former Governor of Balkh Province have been the most important strongman and commander in North Afghanistan. Currently, General Ata visited Qatari capital Doha to attend peace talks with Taliban but now he is busy in the mob

Description automatically generatedGreat strides have been made in HIV prevention, treatment and care, since the first case of the viral infection was reported 40 years ago. Thanks to the untiring efforts of the HIV community, activists, and medical fraternity, 74% (27.5 million) of the 37.7 mill

The Afghans who are wishing & praying for the victory of Afghan government forces over Taliban are living in fool’s paradise if they are thinking that recent airstrike by the USA on Taliban in support of Afghan forces ( as reported at https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2021-0

Description automatically generatedCovid-19 has posed innumerable health, economic, and social challenges for all, including people living with HIV. It has exposed the fragility of health systems around the globe and has diverted political attention and funding from other infectious diseases like

On July 21 as per Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley,  the Taliban has acquired much territory during the last 10 months and 212 of the 419 district centers in Afghanistan are now under Taliban control but he said none of the 34 provincial capitals have been seize

The Afghan Government and Taliban have been doing peace talks in Doha (Qatar). The chances of success of these and other peace talks will increase tremendously if India issues a warning that it will help the GoA militarily in case Taliban do not arrive at a peaceful settlement and continue to use

Col (Ret) Ajai Shukla is right when he says in an interview on ‘The Wire’ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv258JA7RFs ) that military personnel deployed at Eastern Ladakh are worried about Chinese activities over there which Government of India (GoI) is denying hence they (as ‘

Description automatically generated with medium confidenceabetting corporate grabbing of land and resources, which is pushing farmers out of agriculture. Corporations are exercising more and more control over food and agriculture and influencing public policies. The forthcoming United Nations Foo

The farmer’s leader Gurnam Sigh Chaduni (of Bhartiya Kisan Union) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC5_stPUd1Y has given an statement that - “[ Farmers instead of following merely ‘mission Uttar Pradesh’( where they are trying to defeat BJP by asking voters to vote for any

In a crucial policy shift, India recently acknowledged that it entered into backchannel communications with the Taliban of Afghanistan. The Taliban’s Quetta-based leadership and Qatari officials have also confirmed these backchannel meetings, as reported at https://www.aljazeera.com/opinion

 In the last 18 months, first the Corona pandemic then the US elections 2020 and then Afghanistan have proved the USA as dysfunctional State (ii)- Earlier the Trump-administration and now Biden-administration are pro-China despite their public postures (iii)- Religion is custodian of society

Kurdistan is back in the news. Military clashes broke out at the beginning of June 2021 between the Kurdistan Development Party (KDP) — the region’s biggest political party — and the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).

This has sparked debate as to whether t

It is best left to historians to enlighten us how much the abandoning of Afghanistan by India (after PM Modi came to power in 2014 as revealed by former Director General Delhi Group Radha Kumar in an interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDEmjy9BSII ) was responsible for the decision of the U

Mehbooba should take advantage (of the wish of the USA to stabilize Afghanistan) by working for Greater-India (from Myanmar to Afghanistan) which will solve the chronic & gory Kashmir problem too. 

--After a meeting of all the political parties of J&K on June 24 with Prime

Kashmiri leaders should take advantage (of the wish of the USA to stabilize Afghanistan) by working for Greater-India (from Myanmar to Afghanistan) which will solve the chronic & gory Kashmir problem too. 

God only knows what has happened to Indian Muslims. The Muslims could ha

Secular democracy is the result of the long struggle of Europeans who offered a lot of lives, blood and properties during long religious wars in 16th and 17th centuries and then only they could free their mind from two authorities (by bringing armed forces under their representatives, the civilia

Highest level of political leadership in Covid response is indeed unprecedented if we look at other health responses such as those for HIV, non-communicable diseases, TB or other communicable diseases that affect our lives. But were people having any voice in helping shape the response to the cor

India is stunned to see that so-called all powerful Prime Minister Narendra Modi (who could easily install his surrogates not only as Chief Ministers in Haryana etc but also in the ministries of powerful leaders of BJP like Finance Minister late Mr. Arun Jaitley, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari etc)

 Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits on Friday celebrated the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani festival in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

Locals told Wadi ki News that they are celebrating the Mata Kheer Bhawani festival while observing all Covid-19 SOPs. While talking to WKN they s

If promises are made to be broken, then Kashmir may be summoned to prove the treacherous proposition. Broken promises haunt Kashmir's history, and explain its tragedy. I will confine myself to the last century as a concession to the shortness of life.

Under the 1846 Treaty of Amrits

If promises are made to be broken, then Kashmir may be summoned to prove the treacherous proposition. Broken promises haunt Kashmir's history, and explain its tragedy. I will confine myself to the last century as a concession to the shortness of life.

Under the 1846 Treaty of Amrits

Description automatically generatedFood nourishes life. Our farmers produce more than enough food to feed all the people on the planet but due to socially unjust and ecologically unsustainable food systems, many people are forced to go hungry. Moreover farmers who help nurture life, continue to s

Imagine a world where no one was suffering from any of the preventable diseases, be it non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or infectious diseases, or had to die untimely due to diseases that were primarily avoidable! Also imagine a tobacco free world - imagine a world where healthy balanced nutritio

Two third of India  is fully or partly dependent on farm income and farmers were committing suicide in hundreds of thousand due to non-remunerative prices of farm produce hence they are agitating for their livelihood including by Dharnas (sit-ins) at Delhi borders since November end 2020. Fa

Nothing can be better argument in favor of ‘Chinese democracy’ than a political party (in turn) enjoying electoral support of about half of the USA, is helpless against alleged fraudulent elections (ii)- Democrats will commit mistake if don’t consider it a bipartisan issue in th

According to a recent study published in the The Lancet smoking killed 7.69 million people globally in 2019, while the number of smokers rose to 1.14 billion as the habit was picked up by young people around the globe. It was also the leading risk factor for death among males (over 20% of male de

Fresh round of escalation between Israel and armed groups from Gaza has just completed. In this round, thousands of rockets are being fired towards Israeli cities and Israel Defence Forces (IDF) responded with overwhelming airstrikes. The biggest group and de-facto ruler of Gaza, Hamas got much o

Not merely two third of India (the farmers who are fully or partly dependent on farm income and who have been committing suicides in hundreds of thousand due to non-remunerative prices of farm produce) is agitating mainly for ‘Legally Enforceable Minimum Support Price’ for farm produc

Sponsor of UN, the USA is under legal obligation (under international laws) to work for FSD-Britain & India through UN to reverse illegal forceful population transfer during partition of India (ii)- UN or no UN, the USA can't bring success to ‘liberal secular Western democracy&rsquo

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is a conflict zone, a legacy of British colonialism. Despite passage of 73 years, India is not ready to reconcile its illegal occupation over its 67% territory and the bulk of population of the state. In last 72 years India has kept state of Jammu and Kashmir under

No doubt it is good news when unnecessary loss of lives, blood and properties have stopped after 11 days of senseless periodic (after every few years) fighting when Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire on Friday in a truce, mediated by Egypt. But people will be living in fool’s paradise if t

Golden (rather blessing in disguise) opportunity for Pakistan to serve Allah / Islam by taking initiative to usher the entire Muslim world (with OIC) into human rights friendly modern, powerful and progressive secular democratic world, by solving Palestinian problem.

--Pakistanis are ne

Due to the Covid lockdown in 2020, though the number of road traffic accidents declined yet deaths did not decline in the same proportion because people drive at higher speeds which continued to result in fatal accidents. Every year, more than 1.3 million people die in road traffic crashes &ndash

The US military is rapidly working on its complete withdrawal from Afghanistan. The US has closed an important base in volatile Helmand province. The US air force transport planes are regularly departing taking back with them military hardware. It is planned that around 1,300 pieces of equipment

Whether people not only from Muslim world, rest of the world and especially in its arch rival (rather enemy) India like it or not, the providence has given to Pakistan the key for not only solving the Palestine problem peacefully but also to bring a fundamental change in global political order. T

One can only hope that India, the self-appointed ‘Vishva Guru’ (teacher of the world) will show a way to the world for avoiding in future such catastrophic pandemic as Corona 1, 2 etc.

Professor M.D. Nalapat is a renowned & respected defense / strategy expert in India an

Muslims have tried so long to solve Palestinian problem through violent communal approach without success hence for once they should try effective no-violent secular approach.

The on-going all-out war between Israelis and Palestinians as mentioned at

https://www.washingtonpost

Description automatically generated with medium confidenceIf essential and lifesaving medicines and proper care are available, accessible and affordable for all people with asthma, they can manage their asthma properly and lead a normal life. On this year’s World Asthma Day, Dr Guy Marks, P

Currently there is lot of ongoing talk about backdoor negotiations between India and Pakistan apparently facilitated by a middle eastern country, UAE. There is more than what meets the eye, as a miniscule nation like UAE has a limited clout to persuade the two nuclear powers to participate in a p

Instead of relying on communal Pakistan, after May 9 terrorist attack in Kabul on children (mostly girls), US-Congress & Prez Biden should think of bringing Afghanistan under UN-Trusteeship

It is hoped that the blast at school on May 9, 2021  in the Afghan capital Kabul in whic

The prominent US-media is right when it criticizes China for mocking India (with images of cremation pyre in India) which is overwhelmed by and who’s medical system has collapsed due to the coronavirus. India is widely regarded in China as an example of the flaws of democratic systems. 

It is reality that over the past some years there has been an alarming surge in the accusations of blasphemy in Pakistan. Even within the days of pandemic, many of these accusations targeted individuals particularly Christians the most marginalized sect in society. It has been seen that the whole

Two prominent Baloch feminists rebuked top Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut over her tweet about an independent Balochistan, perhaps showing the Baloch have lost trust in Indian support to their cause.

“I will definitely visit Balochistan when it becomes an independent nation, rig

First of all, let me clarify that not all Muslims rebel, but some do. Not all rebellions are about self-determination, but some are. Civilization and international peace and security will pay a steep price if the only answer to Muslim discontent is bloody fists, not democratic openings. A survey

 It is advocated that religious freedom is the fundamental right of every human being. Every religion claims to give religious liberty to others considering that one of the basic teachings of its religion is a religious freedom, but most of the religious people do not practice it. Religious

It is heart wrenching to watch on the social media. Different images of Baloch slavery in Pakistan that keep on appearing, month after month, nonstop.

In January, there were pictures showing women walking towards the home of Banuk Karima Baloch in Tump, whose body was found drowned in a

While letting China get away with Corona matter, Biden can't convince the USA & world that he can take-on China (ii)- Without believing in secularism by bringing Hinduism & Islam in competition with US-Christianity, Biden can't succeed at other foreign policy fronts.

No

Description automatically generatedAt a time when the entire world is reeling under a severe public health emergency, the tobacco industry is not leaving any stone unturned to protect and expand its markets of products that are proven to cause deadly diseases and greenwash its dirty image (as it

Pakistan needs only four things namely - 24x7 website by Pakistan government, 24x7 website by State governments, physical distancing with masks and temporary beds near oxygen producing plants (if necessary) (ii)- Existing vaccination program should continue rather should be accelerated to the ext

Pakistan needs only four things namely - 24x7 website by Pakistan government, 24x7 website by State governments, physical distancing with masks and temporary beds near oxygen producing plants (if necessary) (ii)- Existing vaccination program should continue rather should be accelerated to the ext

If Trump / GOP decides to pose a challenge to Biden-administration through Pakistan, it will not be that easy for Biden (ii)- India the sworn enemy of Pakistan, can exploit the situation through its connections in the USA

The policy of Prime Minister Imran Khan has not only backfired on

 USA shouldn’t remain a passive spectator on the issue of expulsion of French Ambassador being considered by the National Assembly of Pakistan (ii)- For the victory of ‘liberal Western democracy' the proper handling of TLP controversy by the USA is extremely important.

US President Joe Biden has announced plans to pull out all United States troops from Afghanistan by September 11, ending the longest war in American history. In Kabul, many fear that Afghan security forces won’t be able to defend the country or even big cities if the Taliban choose to march

Contemporary Muslims have already harmed Islam immensely and Pakistan can do the course correction (ii)- Jinnah recommended State policy (tantamount to secularism) in his August 11, 1947 address to Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

‘Qudrat’ (power of nature) has its own way o

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Benjamin Franklin, a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from Britain, and a man responsible for negotiating a treaty between the colonies and France, asked, “When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?” 

Perhaps the

Sub:- Religion is supposed to be the custodian of the values of the society but Christianity has failed the weaker sections of the society in the USA.

An African American Daunte Wright was shot dead on April 11 by a police officer during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center in the State of

Should not a medicine (Remdesivir) that has shown lifesaving effect in certain cases of Covid-19 be made available to all those who need it without delay? Even if Big Pharma has a patent, there are provisions in the global trade treaties that allow governments to issue compulsory licenses to such

The Hebrew word thirsty means ‘desire’ for a physical or worldly thing. It also means awareness of God. Thirst is a desire: thirst for water, thirst for wealth, thirst for bodily desires and thirst for knowledge and awareness of God.

Jesus Christ uttered this word when he wa

It is evident that because Muslim’s practice theocracy all over the world in Muslim majority countries and also because India was partitioned on the basis of religion hence Muslims are working under some conspiracy to destroy secularism in India too. The Muslims are deliberately pushing Ind

“Everyone is trying to apply the human rights lens. But unfortunately on key matters of equity, a lot many communities right now are in the rear-view mirror and not being observed through the lens of equity and human rights. This pandemic is uneven around the world and uneven in its impact.

One of the darkest chapters of Indian judicial partiality was left hanging half closed and banging in the wind when Major Avtar Singh, the killer of internationally known human rights activist and Chairman of Kashmir Commission of Jurists, Advocate Jalil Andrabi, was found dead after he killed hi

Once again, the United States Department of State, 2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, issued on March 30, 2021 has reproached India on her human rights record

The country report contains graphic documentation of human rights violations being committed by the Indian military

The Asian Peasant Coalition (APC)'s observance of 29 March as "Land of the Landless: Land to the Tillers", reminds us of the words of Mahatma Gandhi: "In reality, the toilers is the owner of what he produces. If the toilers intelligently combine, they will become an irresistibl

In this fight to finisher war of ‘Liberal Western Democracy’ against ‘Authoritarian Chinese Democracy’ the Biden-administration will have to say the same to India namely “either you are with us or against us” as Prez Bush said to Pakistan post 9/11

Go

Lebanon is grappling with a severe crisis since the end of its civil war in 1990. The country's economy and governance have literally come to a standstill. As politicians fail to form a government, causing a wide national frustration and leading the country to sink deeper into economic crisis

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB diagnosis and mortality in 2020 has been frightening, to say the least. Recently released WHO data shows that 1.4 million fewer people got TB care in 2020 as compared to 2019- a 21% decrease. Also over 0.5 million people died from TB in 2020 due to lack o

Though March 19 Jhansi incidence was not about conversion but Indian Christianity can’t get relief if continues to be apologetic about conversion / religious-freedom 

On March 19, 2021 when four Christian girls (2 nuns and 2 postulants) were harassed by Hindu mob and taken do

This refers to a letter of March 20, 2021 written by ‘Former Commissioner Police of Mumbai (FCPM) Param Bir Singh (transferred on March 17, 2021) to Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Uddhav Thackrey as reported at https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/param-bir-singh-letter-maharashtra-cm-udd

It should be a matter of concern for the leaders of corporate sector in India that due their negligence & derelictions about the fundamental issue of corporate governance and responsibilities towards secular democratic modern Indian State, an unfortunate situation has arisen where a car with

Tobacco kills over 8 million people every year worldwide, with over 235,000 deaths occurring in Indonesia alone. Each of these untimely deaths could have been averted because we have evidence-backed measures to not only control tobacco use, but also to accelerate progress towards ending the tobac

The Kashmir question is one of the oldest unresolved international problems in the world. The experience of nearly seven decades has shown that it will not go away and that an effort is urgently required to resolve it on a durable basis. ‘Durable’, in this context is synonymous with &

Subject: - (i)- If US-Christianity doesn’t take interest then the ‘Liberal Western Democracy’ led by the USA will lose to ‘Authoritarian Chinese Democracy’ in developing world (ii)- Christian - Langars (like Sikh - Langars) at Dharna sites for agitating farmers will

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which was the official name of the Taliban regime before being deposed by the United States in late 2001. The Taliban has always insisted on calling itself the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. In June 2013, when its de-facto embassy in Doha, Qatar was founded, the T

It is the worst situation overall in Pakistan. It is great grief about poor minorities. It is heartbreaking news and stories of humble and poor minorities’ families of Pakistan. Humanity has been ashamed by watching cruelty, injustice with minorities through inhuman attitudes in the name of

The Khalsa (to be pure, to be clear, to be free from) tradition was initiated in 1699 by the Tenth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Its formation was a key event in the history of Sikhism. The founding of Khalsa is celebrated by Sikhs during the festival of Vaisakhi . The Khalsa is created

There are two following burning problems (farmer’s agitation in India and mini-SAARC problem) in Indian subcontinent which need urgent solution and which the Sikh community can easily help to resolve :-

(1)- Farmer’s agitation in India:-

(i)- Out of about 1360 mill

Ten years after the Arab Spring in Egypt and the welcomed removal of the late Hosni Mubarak, a simple question can be asked. What have Egyptians gained from the bloodshed of the January 2011 uprising? The answer is nothing – the Sharia second amendment of the constitution remains, a militar

The USA is still living in it's make believe world (and is not realizing the gravity of the formidable challenge being posed by authoritarian Chinese democracy to the liberal Western democracy led by the USA) which is evident from ‘Interim National Security Strategic Guidance’ (IN

India was already in politically disturbed condition after Prime Minister Modi came to power in 2014 due to his anti-Muslim bias [reflected in his approach towards Babri-Masjid matters, elimination of special status of J&K and converting the State of J&K into two Union Territories despite

Thailand was among the countries globally that promised last year to reduce the maximum speed limit to 30 kilometre per hour (30 kph) to reduce road traffic crashes, and thus, save lives. More importantly, the government of Thailand played a major role last year as part of the International Advis

The Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said in a public address at Tamilnadu that the 'Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh' (RSS) has destroyed the institutional balance in the country by systematically attacking elected institutions, judiciary and free press for the last  six years as

More than a year ago, the world began its battle with an invisible enemy — the novel Covid-19 virus. The fight resulted in a crisis in health care, the economy, the family and much more. While controversy over its magnitude and even its existence rages on and exploitation of the numbers con

The promise was that by 2020, no child will be born with HIV or newly infected with HIV during breastfeeding across the world. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic posed an unprecedented challenge to health systems, the progress towards the HIV-related 2020 goalpost, despite some commendable gains,

China has humiliated India through the February, 11 agreement about North & South of Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh. One can understand that the territory in the joint possession of China & India (between finger 4 & finger 8) was earlier patrolled by both India & China and now bot

There are two approaches to realize the objectives of the movements like on-going farmer’s agitation especially when about two third Indians (farmers + farm laborers who are fully or partly dependent on agriculture in which hundreds of thousands of farmers have committed suicide due to nonr

“…It is really difficult for me to distinguish between a Hindu Kashmiri and a Muslim Kashmiri. You people speak one language and have one culture. While the rest of the country burns in communal fire, I see a ray of hope in Kashmir only…” Mahatma Gandhi, August 1947.&nbs

'Dumb dolls' may soon be adorning board meetings of Japan's ruling party. As per a news report, in response to criticisms that its board is dominated by men, Japan's ruling conservative Liberal

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The people were surprised that how come the leadership of Indian Muslims has so far not tried to communally exploit the situation born out of on-going farmer’s agitation which is increasingly becoming a national agitation (from the localized agitation at Delhi border by the farmers mainly f

Among the first responders in times of emergencies or crises is often expected to be the police. This was no different when Covid-19 pandemic brought the world to a grinding halt. The public health emergency arising due to the pandemic, as well as cascading humanitarian crises in several countrie

Not just motorised vehicle riders but every person has a human right for safe commuting. But over 50 million people get injured and 1.35 million die every year due to road traffic crashes worldwide. More alarming is the fact that 90 per cent of these injuries and deaths occur in developing countr

In view of the on-going farmer’s agitation which has started converting itself from the centralized agitation (mainly by Punjab, Haryana and Western U.P at the borders of India’s capital Delhi by keeping repeal of three farm laws in forefront and legally enforceable ‘Minimum Sup

On the basis of a report in international media the defense magazines in India have published that the SADAT Paramilitary Mercenaries of Turkey are preparing to Attack India’s Kashmir (as reported at (https://idrw.org/erdogans-sadat-paramilitary-mercenaries-prepare-to-attack-indias-kashmir-

Description automatically generated with low confidence[watch the recording, endorse the joint statement condemning the Coup d'état in Burma] Growing number of civil society networks for peace, health and human rights from around the world are unifying their call for federal democracy

Nearly five years ago now, I wrote about a courageous Coptic Christian woman and a brave Coptic Bishop who stood with her and her son in the “Bedouin arbitration” court after she fell victim to a heinous crime. *As justice is never served through the “Bedouin” process of a

“When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” Winston S. Churchill. The disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir stands apart as the most cantankerous of conflicts, with the catastrophic possibility of nuclear devastation. After all India and Pakistan have fough

In present century the USA has been coming close to India in military matters starting from 2008 when ‘United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act’ was signed and keeping the containment of China (in Indo-Pacific region) by the West led by the

HIV science has advanced but policies and programmes have been slow to respond towards ending AIDS, said Mitchell Warren, co-chair of the global conference on HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P) and Executive Director of AVAC (Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention).

Scientific advances ha

Agriculture crisis highlighted by farmer’s agitation is a blessing in disguise to usher India into unprecedented economic progress (ii)- Problems of two thirds of India, neglected for decades, can’t be solved by traditional methods

-- In India the small & marginal land h

Description automatically generatedIndia along with 193 countries had promised to halve deaths and serious injuries on the roads by 2020 (as part of UN Sustainable Development Goals). But we have failed to keep this promise as the year 2020 passed by. In 2015, number of road traffic accident deat

Sub: - The USA still does not understand the formidable threat of ‘authoritarian Chinese democracy’ to ‘liberal Western democracy’ especially in the developing World. 

-- In the end of September after UNGA 2020 when the entire world was struggling due to Cor

 When the Saudi crown prince, together with the UAE ruler, Mohammed bin Zayed, moved against Qatar in late 2017, the charge sheet against the tiny Gulf state was long. They, along with Bahrain and Egypt, accused their neighbour of backing Iran’s ambitions, and supporting Islamist group

While the currently available HIV prevention and treatment tools have helped reduce new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths by 23% and 39% respectively since 2010, we still have a long way to go before ending this epidemic. With 1.7 million new HIV infections and 690,000 AIDS-related deaths in

In order to resolve the serious problems created by the encircling of  India’s capital Delhi by hundreds of thousand of protesting farmers, the body of their 40 trade unions ‘the Samyukta Kisan Morcha’ (SKM)  should have  taken three measures (as mentioned at 

Though other elements are not the same when Ukraine lost Crimea to Russia in a blood-less military operation in 2014 despite Budapest Memorandum 1994 [which placed responsibility mainly on Russia, UK and USA (along with China & France which gave some sort of assurance) for the territorial int

You guessed it right. I am talking about the dapivirine vaginal ring (DPV-VR), which is one of the top advances happening in the field of microbicides. It is the first long acting prevention product whose Phase-3 randomised controlled studies have shown that using the dapivirine vaginal ring redu

The US-president Joe Biden must be knowing that Chinese democracy (as Chinese Prez Xi calls it) has posed a serious threat to Western democracy especially in the developing world (by way of example) because despite being an Asian country China has achieved spectacular economic progress through th

“Kashmiris are not enemies of India or hold any grudge against its inhabitants. We are desirous of a strong India and Pakistan and it is only possible when Kashmir issue is resolved to pave the way for peace, prosperity and development in the region.” Syed Ali Geelani, Veteran charism

Energy security has long been a concern for India, a global giant in oil consumption. The fuel demands are growing fast in proportion to its rapid economic development. Oil and natural gas are expected to remain India’s main source of energy in the coming two to three decades at least. Due

The message from all scientists is very loud and clear that vaccines alone will not be able to stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even after getting vaccinated, we will have to continue to wear masks, maintain physical distancing, wash hands frequently and avoid congregated settings, to brea

As per US-prominent media, the WSJ - “Mr. Trump has mused to associates that he is interested in starting a new political party, which he has said he wants to call the Patriot Party” (as reported at https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-faces-uncertain-future-as-he-leaves-white-house-116

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a great philosopher, educator, social reformer and politician. He was expert in Arabic, Persian, English, Mathematic and Holly Quran. He had opened his eyes 17th oct 1817.

When he was born at that time the sub-continent was under control of Mughal's they were

The two most important developments have taken place in the last one week in the Supreme Court of India (SCI) which have changed the entire complexion of the agitation by the farmers (who in hundred of thousand have encircled India’s capital Delhi since November 26, 2020 and some farmers wh

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) on January 12 (after staying the implementation of controversial 3 farm laws) constituted a four members committee for the purpose of listening to the grievances (relating to these farm laws) of farmers and views of the government and to make recommendations as re

“United Nations support for the right to self-determination — while slower than it was at its historic peak in the twentieth century — remains both a source of pride for the Organization and a crucial pillar of its work going forward,” António Guterres, Secretary Ge

Absurd to decide criminal matters by vote (ii)- Trump should lead peaceful protest after January 20 to achieve fresh free & fair elections in place of fraudulent 2020 US - elections (iii)- Should be proper investigation against concerned authorities which did not take adequate measures to sto

Multiple explosions rocked the Aden International airport shortly after an aircraft landed carrying the newly formed cabinet of the country's Saudi-backed government. Dozens of casualties were reported and the Yemeni government blamed Houthi rebels for this attack. Recently a power-sharing go

To, The Non-Resident-Indians: When India and China became independent / communist in late forties, India was ahead of China in every way, even economically. Since then the way an authoritarian communist country China has made spectacular economic progress and as a result has increased its clout a

Kashmir is fabled for its glorious mountains, stunning scenery, remarkable landscape, and pleasing climate. It is known as an oasis of lakes, rivers, streams, and a romantic tapestry of gardens, flowers, and fruits. It is the stuff of picture postcards and a destination dreamed in fantasy like Co