Politics is generally regarded as a realm in which national interests, public responsibilities and political traditions dominate almost every aspect of a leader’s life. Yet the personal lives of political leaders sometimes reveal a fascinating dimension of history that lies beyond parliamen

The election of Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani as the so-called Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) should not be mistaken for a solution to the region's deepening crisis. Changing the person sitting in the Prime Minister’s chair does not change the lives of o

There are moments in the life of a nation when politics must give way to conscience. For Kashmir, this is one of those moments. Throughout history, countless leaders have devoted their lives to the causes they believed in. They have sacrificed their freedom, their families, their careers and, som

In the Holy Bible, the Lord Jesus Christ mentioned the Good Samaritan in his message, which aims to teach equal rights and selfless service. Luke 10: 25-37. Christians have shown their iron in every field of life in the construction and development of Pakistan, defense, public service, education

Hollywood is second to none in producing films of action, suspense and catastrophe. Through the marvels of modern technology, filmmakers portray storms, earthquakes, floods and destruction with such astonishing realism that the human mind is often left bewildered. The scenes appear so extraordina

In a forceful address ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, gender justice leader Shobha Shukla declared that inclusive democracy is not a side issue - it is a core gender justice demand. Women form roughly half of humanity and a large share of voters, yet they hold only a fraction of real pol

Indeed, Allah, the Most High, is the protector and sustainer of this entire universe, as He Himself declares in the Holy Qur’an: “Allah is the Protector of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into light” (Al-Baqarah 2:257). After the divine decree, human beings a

Before I get into a discussion about the timing of the Rapture, I must briefly explain what believe to be the difference between the Rapture and Second Coming. I’ve discussed this in books I’ve written and in one of my articles on this site. I’m bringing it up again because I ju

Allah Almighty, the Exalted, in His boundless mercy and wisdom, sent down our forefather Hazrat Adam (Peace Be Upon Him) and Mother Eve (Haw’wa) to this earthly realm so that humanity might be established and the story of civilization unfold. But man was never abandoned to wander without di

As the world approaches the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, Indonesian health officials and community advocates are calling for a stronger people-centred response to HIV and TB, saying medical treatment alone cannot overcome the stigma, discrimination, policy barriers and lack of access that

After creating man, Allah Almighty included within his nature an administrative structure for the family, whereby he might continue the journey of life according to the needs of his age. With the passage of time this structure was obliged to expand; the family pressed onward and at length arrived

It is globally acknowledged that local government institutions are the fundamental units of the democratic process; they not only resolve issues at the local level but also play a pivotal role in fostering political awareness among the public. In simple terms, it would not be incorrect to describ

 In a powerful intervention timed for the eve of critical global diplomacy, Eliva Press today (12th August 2026) released "Justice Unbound: Feminist Voices on Gender Equality, Health Rights, and Inclusive Futures," an exclusive compilation of 14 hard-hitting reports by veteran femi

Jammu & Kashmir today presents a powerful story of transformation, hope and opportunity. While Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir continues to witness serious public grievances, Jammu & Kashmir on the Indian side is moving forward with greater connectivity, development, tourism, educat

India is unnecessarily dancing as US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor (who holds additional charge of US Envoy to Central and South Asia) has issued a meaningless statement from the soil of J&K that it is an important pat of India. India is specially happy because India thinks that as far as th