UK: We have received a significant update regarding our petition (P-06-1549) calling for urgent support for homeowners in Hirwaun affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

In a formal response to Carolyn Thomas MS, Chair of the Senedd Petitions Committee, the Cabinet Se

Springfield, Virginia: An exceptionally inspiring Iftar dinner was organized by the leadership of Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) and Insaniat Foundation at the prestigious Haveli Banquet Hall in Springfield, Virginia. The gathering brought together more than two hundred members of the Washing

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was appreciative of the services of minorities, especially Christians, in the Pakistan Movement. Wherever he felt political weakness in the freedom struggle, he approached Christian leaders and always found their attitude positive. This was the reason why he was a

UK: After months of sustained pressure, unanswered correspondence, and tireless advocacy, there are finally signs that our campaign is being taken seriously. This shift matters — not just symbolically, but strategically. The confirmation of a meeting with Scottish Government officials on 19

UK: As Aberdeen City Council progresses its programme to acquire and demolish RAAC-affected homes in Balnagask, many homeowners have accepted that difficult decisions lie ahead. What should not be difficult, however, is ensuring that valuations are transparent, consistent, and fair.

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UK: The petition was originally written by Wilson Chowdhry of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, reflecting the growing distress faced by families forced from their homes due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)—a known structural defect now leaving thousands at risk of homelessness, b

New York: Radiant and impossible to ignore, digital advertising trucks bearing the message “Kashmir Is Not Forgotten: February 5th – Day of Solidarity” rolled through the most visible and symbolic locations of New York City, including the United Nations headquarters, Times Squar

Islamabad: (PPF) On January 27, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting called for strengthening the Press Council of Pakistan (PCP) through enhanced human resources, financial support and technological capacity, while urging the body to play a more assertive role

Sahiwal: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues to stand alongside vulnerable Christian families in Pakistan who face injustice, intimidation, and violence. One such case is that of Sumaira George, a 14-year-old Christian girl from Chak 82/6R, Sahiwal, whose life was brutally sh

Pakistan: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) continues to stand in solidarity with vulnerable Christian families in Pakistan, offering critical financial, legal, and moral support in times of unimaginable trauma.

On 10 December, Shumaya Saleem, a six-year-old Christian girl,

UK: This week, I received a response from the Welsh Government to the UK RAAC Campaign Group’s Open Letter on the RAAC National Crisis. The reply, sent from an official Buildings Safety Wales email address, was unsigned (click here to read letter).

The content of the letter was co

Islamabad: (PPF) On January 24, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a public advisory urging users to remain alert to the presence and circulation of illegal content on digital platforms. The authority stated that while freedom of expression is a fundamental right, the dissemina

India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day to honor a constitution that came into force on January 26, 1950. Yet for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, this celebration has little meaning. The world’s largest self-proclaimed democracy has never extended the same democratic rights to Kashmir t

In today's era, women are serving alongside men in every field of life. In fact, it would not be wrong to say that women are establishing a monopoly on the basis of merit in many fields. However, when it comes to their rights, they still face gender discrimination in many matters.  

UK: For many homeowners in Renfrewshire, the past few years have been a period of growing anxiety and uncertainty. At the heart of this is the issue of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), a material used in construction that, over time, has shown structural weaknesses. Bridgewater Hous