On the joyous occasion of Christmas, Indian religious extremist groups have resorted to physical violence and vandalism of places of worship against Christians for decorating their homes, singing carols and wearing Santa Claus costumes. This is a very sad and condemnable act.

According

The latest round of negotiations has been launched between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), the two primary political parties in Iraqi Kurdistan, regarding the formation of the tenth cabinet of the Kurdistan Region. The Kurdistan Region conducted it

The principle that an occupying power does not become the sovereign owner of the territory it controls is well-established in international law. An occupier’s role is temporary administration, not ownership, domination, or the rewriting of the political identity of a people. Yet in Kashmir

As 2025 wraps up, let us remind ourselves of the prominent promises (and some legally binding ones) which our governments have made since 1945 to advance progress on gender equality and human rights. The Preamble of the United Nations Charter adopted by all governments in 1945 begins with the thr

 The Peshmerga, the armed forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), constitute a highly effective and well-trained military organization that protects not only Kurdistan but also the whole of northern Iraq. The rapid disintegration of the Iraqi military in 2014, after minimal resist

Happy & Merry Christmas !

In India at Raipur in the State of  Chhatisgarh., Bareilly, in the State of Uttar Pradesh and  Nalbari in the State of Assam Christian decorations (done for Christmas) were attacked & disturbed even in the presence and knowledge of police as r

Given the medical advancements today - in an ideal world, all children should be born free of infections like HIV, syphilis or hepatitis-B; all pregnant women should be accessing full spectrum of maternal and newborn care (including services to prevent vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis or he

India should realize that the territorial integrity of India may come under threat if the “friendly-to -India-government of Sheikh Hasina” is not re-installed in Bangla Desh.

If Situation in Bangla Desh (B.D.) is increasingly becoming anti-India (where recently a Hindu has b

The Christmas Interfaith Harmony and Dialogue celebration was held in Faisalabad, Pakistan, bringing together religious, spiritual leaders, scholars, peace ambassadors, and government representatives in a spirit of unity, respect, and national harmony.

During the event, Bishop Dr. Farha

Ten years back at the United Nations General Assembly, all world leaders promised to eliminate harmful practice of female genital mutilation/ cutting (SDG-5 target 5.3) by 2030. But instead of declining, female genital mutilation/ cutting has instead increased by 15% over the past 8 years: from 2

The famous Greek philosopher Khalil Gibran, in his book Ibn.e insan  while mentioning his imaginary conversation with the Lord Jesus Christ, writes: "On a cold night of December 24, I was wandering in the hills of Lebanon.

Suddenly I saw a man walking barefoot on the snow, dre

A New Hope: Human Rights and Human Responsibility. By Jeffrey Imm, Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.)

Hello, my name is Jeffrey Imm. I am the leader of the Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) coalition for human rights. The goal of R.E.A.L. is to use the Univers

"Let us pledge that gender-based violence will end with us. For how many generations and centuries will we bear the brunt of gender-based violence? We are not asking for mercy from men or boys – we are asking for our right to live with equality and justice – just like them. Enoug

In developed countries around the world, including Europe and the United States, human rights are given special importance and their violation is considered a serious problem, while in many countries in Africa and Asia, human rights violations are part of everyday life.    &nb

In a landmark move demonstrating international resolve, the United States has announced visa restrictions on individuals, and in some cases their families, found responsible for violations of religious freedom, particularly violence against Christians. The policy has been hailed as a bo

India warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin on his arrival for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received him at the airport—an honour that reflects the deep strategic trust and time-tested friendship between the two nati

India warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin on his arrival for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received him at the airport—an honour that reflects the deep strategic trust and time-tested friendship between the two nati

A few days ago, the Senate and the National Assembly, in their joint session, passed the National Minority Rights Commission Bill to protect the rights of minorities by a majority vote. The bill received 160 votes in favor and 79 votes against. May God grant that this bill, which was passed by a

Though presently mainly social media is discussing in detail the threat posed to India by Pakistan through Jamat-ul-Mominat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jTiS2R-MyM . 

but  one very important factor was not included in this  discussion whi

Ending gender-based violence is human rights imperative; Few weeks ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had said: "Violence against women is one of humanity’s oldest and most pervasive injustices, yet still one of the least acted

                 Open Doors, a charity that protects Christians around the world from persecution has been publishing its World Watch List for the past 30 years  ranking various countries in terms of persecu

Language is one of the most powerful tools humans possess. It can unite communities, promote understanding, and foster peace—but it can also be twisted to spread hatred, fear, and violence. The Arabic word “kāfir” is a striking example. Originally a neutral theological term

No religion in the world allows its followers to massacre people belonging to other religions, burn down their homes and places of worship, in order to increase pressure on the government to make the state a religious state. This attitude of religious fanatics towards the advancement of reli

The Sanatanis in the USA are good for nothing as far as as protecting & promoting the vital interests of India in the USA and globally (ii)- PM Modi will have to first rein-in the jingoist Sanatanis before trying to seek the help (of Prez Trump / the West led by

Syria has recently become a member of the US-led international coalition against the Islamic State (IS) following a cordial meeting between Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Although the initiative is expected to enhance military cooperation between

The risk of getting TB disease is among the highest in unhoused and other marginalised persons but the likelihood of them seeking public TB services is low – and finishing lifesaving TB therapy is even lower. The delay is long – very long – for them to g

International organizations, including the United Nations and the European Union, have always been concerned about human rights in Pakistan, especially the rights of minorities. In the last six months, several delegations from the European Union have met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Min

According to the latest WHO Global TB Report 2025 released a week ago, tobacco smoking is among the top-5 risk factors for the deadliest of all infectious diseases worldwide - tuberculosis (TB). In countries with alarmingly high tobacco use, like Indonesia, tobacco use is the

Despite the claims of MAGA Prez TRump doesn’t understand the abcd of Americanism (ii)- If Prez Trump is not able to motivate & mobilize his religion the US-Christianity to take interest in helping to establish and running the  new rule based global  or

Pakistan is an Islamic country where the majority religion is Islam while 4% percent of the population is minorities including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and others. Although the country's constitution guarantees the protection of life and property to minorities, due to many unpleasa

Every year on 16 November, the world observes International Tolerance Day, established by UNESCO and the United Nations in 1995. The purpose of this day is simple yet profound: to remind humanity of the urgent need for tolerance in a world increasingly shaped by hate speech, extremism, discrimina

Pakistan-sponsored terrorism remains the most serious threat to peace and progress in Jammu & Kashmir. Even as the people of the region look forward to development, economic stability and a flourishing tourism sector, cross-border terror networks continue their attempts to dist

In the recently concluded Iraqi federal legislative elections, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has emerged as a significant victor, obtaining over 9.4 percent of the total votes cast. KDP received over 1,080,000 votes, the greatest total of any party in the country. Among parties i

Let us go back in time 97 years ago and dare to imagine the plight of those who suffered with bacterial infections before the discovery of world's first antibiotic in 1928 (penicillin). Without lifesaving medicines, curable or treatable infections could become deadl

slam is the big cementing force for Ummah and capable of over-riding linguistic nationalism.  

As if connection of Bangladesh to November, 10 Redfort bomb blast was not enough  

https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/red-fort-blast-bangladesh

The undemocratic electoral system for reserved seats for minorities in the national and provincial assemblies negates their democratic rights. Before 2002, minorities had the right to elect their representatives through their own votes. Although there were many problems in the electoral process t

On November 17, 2025, Beijing hosted the Fourth China-Germany High-Level Financial Dialogue, a carefully staged event with both political gravitas and economic urgency. This meeting, co-chaired by China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng and Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Fin

As intergovernmental Treaty meetings open on climate (UNFCCC) and tobacco control (WHO FCTC), there is a growing call to 

make Big Tobacco pay and kick Big Polluters out of these Treaty negotiations. Experts have underpinned the critical importance of firewalling intergovernmental

Thailand’s historic Royal visit to China from November 13-17 sends a clear message to Southeast Asia as stability, partnership, and shared Southeast Asian Momentum. The historic state visit of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thail

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) has once again established itself as a significant player in the Iraqi political landscape. In the recently concluded Iraqi legislative elections, it became the sole Kurdish party to increase its seats and secure seats in nine provinces of Iraq. PU

Although a cold wave has hit the country, the temperature is rising considerably in Islamabad due to political activities. The ruling coalition and opposition parties have also set up camp in Islamabad. Meetings are being held day and night to deliberate on the 27th Constituti

For the first time since Prez Trump went to White House he has talked about military matter which is practical & desirable when he has threatened even military action against Nigeria if Christians are continued to be killed in that country as reported at https://thehill.com/pol

The human right to health is not a privilege, tt is a legal obligation - rooted in international human rights law - and must form the foundation of all efforts toward universal access, equity, and justice. Protecting, implementing, and enforcing this right is essential for the wellbeing

In the recent elections for mayor of New York, a major city in the United States, a young Muslim named Zahran Mamdani has achieved a historic victory, even though US President Donald Trump, a resident of New York, was against this candidate, and not only him, but many other billionaire capitalist

In the recent elections for mayor of New York, a major city in the United States, a young Muslim named Zahran Mamdani has achieved a historic victory, even though US President Donald Trump, a resident of New York, was against this candidate, and not only him, but many other billionaire capitalist

Apart from the political, social and religious issues and various challenges faced by minorities, a very serious issue is the forced marriage and religious conversion of underage minority girls  which requires effective legislation to prevent but governments have turned a blind eye to it in

Hindus in the USA and across the world are incensed over the Statement of Vice President JD Vance, about his wife, hoping Usha Vance will one day convert to Christianity from Hinduism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyQtFcasrhw and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK-B5bzXUII .

The 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks remain one of the most horrific assaults on Indian soil, shaking the nation’s conscience and exposing the brutal face of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. 

On the night of November 26, 2008, ten heavily armed gunmen, trained and sent by Lashkar-e-T

When we look at the list of democratic countries on the world map, we see Pakistan's democratic face as ambiguous because democracy here is not the same for everyone. The  benefits of democracy for the Muslim majority are different, while the democracy that comes to the minorities i

Gregg Roman condemns Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts for defending Tucker Carlson after his interview with Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes. Roman argues that true conservatism demands moral clarity—distinguishing legitimate policy debate from the mainstreaming of hate. He calls on

World's largest prize devoted to TB, the coveted Kochon Prize, was awarded to India's Molbio Diagnostics for its technological innovation which is helping over 90 governments worldwide to reach the unreached with best of diagnostics (molecular tests). This is the third time India won Koch

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, was not merely a political leader — he was the architect of national unity, the visionary who transformed India’s dream of oneness into reality. With courage, conviction, and clarity of purpose, he welded together a fragmented nation an

Recently, Tehreek-e-LabbaikPakistan  (TLP) staged a violent protest on GT Road in Mureedy  near Lahore  in which government and private property was damaged, hundreds of government and private vehicles were set on fire and clashes between police and protesters resulted in significa

Having taught Physics for over 30 years to young girls, when experts called for transforming teachers and teaching for young people’s health, well-being and gender equality, it resonated strongly with me. 

Before world’s largest gathering on sexual and reproductive heal

On October 26, 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, signed the Instrument of Accession, officially joining the princely state with the Union of India. This historic decision marked the beginning of Jammu and Kashmir’s integration into the world’s largest democrac

Gender equality is enshrined in the opening preamble of United Nations Charter 1945. But despite progress and some setbacks, not a single country has delivered 100% on gender equality. Is the sinister link between capitalism, corporate capture, religious fundamentalism, militarisation, politics o

Recently, a deadly series of clashes occurred on the Durand Line between Taliban fighters and the Pakistani Army. The disputed 1,600-mile border between Afghanistan and Pakistan was the site of intense confrontations. Afghanistan initially accused Pakistan of conducting airstrikes in the capital,

Kashmir, the land of saints and sages, has always been a cradle of spirituality and intellectual enlightenment. Among the many faiths that blossomed in this paradise, Buddhism holds a special and deeply rooted place. It was in this very valley that Buddhist philosophy reached its peak of scholars

Despite right to health and gender equality being fundamental human rights, the world is off the track from delivering on these goals in next 62 months (by 2030). Anti-rights and anti-gender pushbacks have made the situation even more grim. Activists are pinning hope on an upcoming global meet to

Introduction 

The date 22 October 1947 will forever remain a Black Day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day, Pakistan, in a planned act of aggression, launched an invasion of the princely state through thousands of armed tribal raiders supported by the Pakistan Army. Th

Prez Trump said during a press conference  that the USA is  ‘trying’ to get Bagram airbase back mainly due to the reason that  it is “about an hour away from where China is developing its nuclear weapons.” (as reported at https://www.politico.com/news/2

 Study proves strong impact of taking molecular TB diagnostics closer to the people. Urgent call to replace sputum microscopy completely with true point-of-care molecular tests to #FindAllTB 

An important scientific study published in The Lancet show

The strategic imperative remains unchanged: empowering Gaza’s clan structures, which represent 72 percent of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents through 608 registered mukhtars and six major Bedouin confederations, to fill the governance vacuum as Hamas is s

The world is heading towards widespread resistance to common antibiotics. So indicates the Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance 

Report 2025, that was launched today by the World Health Organization (WHO), cautioning that increasing resistance to essential antibiotic

In a world increasingly defined by conflict and division, the recent peace agreement between Israel and Gaza offers a rare glimmer of hope — not just for the Middle East, but for all who long for justice and human dignity. 

After months of devastation and suffering, a histori

winnerThe 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work in promoting the democratic rights of the Venezuelan people and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy, the president of the Royal Swedish Academy of

Trump- administration will be most helpful and crucial for making Tejaswi / RJD’s  poll promise materialize (ii)- Federalism has no meaning if natural resources are not with the States   

RJD Chairman Tejaswi Yadav  made a pol

Before the intergovernmental global tobacco treaty meet opens next month, experts call for tobacco vendor licensing so that governments can enforce lifesaving tobacco control policies, protect children and youth from misleading tobacco industry tactics and lies, and progress towards ending tobacc

You have faced repeated threats and attacks over the years because of your work. What has kept you steadfast in continuing your advocacy despite the risks? 

I am not a defender of faith, freedom, and justice by choice; rather, I have an inherent instinct to do this work, which I co

The Source of Instability in the Middle East Is Not Israeli Strength—It Is the Genocidal Ideology of Iran and Its Network of Islamist Proxies 

Young Israeli men gather at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv in memory of those still in captivity in Gaza from the terro

On September 29, 2025, the District Bar Association of Mansehra passed a unanimous resolution prohibiting its members from defending or representing individuals accused of blasphemy, desecration of the Holy Quran, or insulting the Companions and Ahlul Bayt.The resolution

In this age of globalized world when world can’t do without some properly functioning global order in view of the present situation (where old global order of the UN has been destroyed mainly due to UKraine war which has destabilized the entire world) Russia and China mooted the i

In his maiden speech in the United Nations General Assembly, Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, called for lifting of international sanctions on Syria, becoming the first head of state from Syria to address the gathering in nearly 60 years. This signifies the first appearan

Many Indian soldiers in 1971 gave their lives and blood for the independence of Bangladesh as mentioned at https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bangladesh-honours-indian-soldiers-martyred-during-1971-liberation-war/articleshow/104733862.cms  

India should take s

It was shocking to see that United States of America (USA) took a position against most other nations and went ahead to “torpedo” the draft political declaration that was about to be adopted with consensus at the 80th United Nations General Assembly High Level Meeting on Non-Communica

It is one matter to be in violation of United Nations resolutions, but it is altogether inconceivable to seek reward for those very violations. Yet India aspires to a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council while remaining in breach of the Council’s own resoluti

Prez Trump’s slogan of MAGA is Okay but he ought to understand what USA really means (ii)- THe USA Should stop squandering its military & economic power on countries which are against secular democracy and against very idea of the USA (iii)- Not merely Bagram but many other US-airbases

Artificial intelligence is not only for the rich and famous but also is deployed in health technologies to serve the poorest of the poor and marginalised communities – with equity and human dignity. 

With remarkable ingenuity, India is combining advanced tech

“80 years. Longer than the average human lifespan. Normally this would be a moment to celebrate but are we really in a mood for celebration. Instead of celebrating, one might rather ask: where is the United Nations, which was created to save us from hell? Where is the United Nations as conf

"Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights" is the theme of 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Would it unite world leaders to stop anti-rights and anti-gender pushbacks and deliver on the promises of gender equality and human right to health -

Asia Pacific Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance 2025 opens in Indonesia: Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2025 opened in Jakarta, Indonesia on the theme: "From Declaration to Action: Operationalizing One-Health AMR Action in the Asia-Pac

“Sexual and reproductive health rights are an integral element of the right to health. Yet we know when we are speaking specifically about abortion care, that obstacles exist. They are interrelated and entrenched and operate at different levels in clinical care, at the leve

Though the assembly of some world leaders of nuclear countries (Prez Xi JIngpin of China, Prez Putin of Russia, PM Modi of India, Prez Kim Jong Un of North Korea) at China, on the occasion of SCO Summit and Victory Parade, in itself is not a serious matter for the USA but the way after this assem

By committing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 2015), all government leaders had promised health and wellbeing (SDG-3) and gender equality (SDG-5) by 2030 “where no one is left behind.” Two-third along the way in 2025, writing on the wal

With little to celebrate as the UN marks its 80th anniversary & its global influence wanes, the question remains: can the organization survive & stay relevant in a world that is increasingly contentious and fragmented? 

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembl

Without actively involving the people of the USA through their religion (US-Christianity) Prez Trump can’t achieve peace in Ukraine (ii)- Only With the help from US-Christianity and India for launching a ’New Rule based world Body’ Prez Trump can achieve peace in UKraine (iii)-

World leaders will meet at the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly and UN High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) next month. But would they take stronger action to prevent NCDs and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is yet to be seen. The draft text that would be up for thei

"In the Rohingya refugee communities, especially with whom I work, the progress on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-3 (health and wellbeing) and SDG-5 (gender equality) has been deeply uneven and fragile - there have been small but significant steps forward," said Noor Fatima, Special

The recent declaration by the USA of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) alias Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) as mentioned at https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/08/terrorist-designation-of-the-majeed-brigade is construed in media as the

India is celebrating its 79th Independence Day today, on August 15, 2025, marking seventy-nine years since it broke free from colonial rule and embraced the dawn of freedom. The people of India should remember that they won freedom with courage and unity & need to preserve their historic

When misuse and overuse of medicines is making infections difficult or impossible to treat, then are not we all at risk? rightly asks Bhakti Chavan, a survivor of extensively drug-resistant TB or XDR-TB (one of the severest forms of TB which has very limited treatment options) and a member of Wor

Though the leader of the free world, the USA has not reacted appropriately  but the opposition in India (Mainly the Indian National Congress, the INC) should move first the ECI and then the SCI (if necessary) to get the national voter list published on ECI website for scrutiny / investigatio

"Anti-rights and anti-gender pushes are driven by political, patriarchal, conservative, and religious bodies that frame wrong understandings of gender as a ‘threat to the social good’. They make it (wrongly) seem that any progressive position on justice- whether

This refers to an interview by ArchBishop of Bengaluru Peter Machado to the Wire (as given at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7QOTL8mP-8 ) where he has rightly taken stand against human trafficking but apologetically, irresponsibly and  cowardly talked about conversion which is th

Youth-led, rights-based and gender transformative HIV response is key. “Community-led programmes are lifelines of the HIV response, reaching those most in need. As international aid shrinks, these lifelines are the first to disappear. We must protect them,” said UNAIDS. One such lifel

The irony of current times is that despite the writing on the wall "health is a fundamental human right," the ground reality cannot be farther from the truth. Over 70% people die of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) - a significant number of them are preventable. An infectious disease li

Recently, we saw large-scale violence targeting the Syrian Druze community in Sweida province in southern Syria. Druze are a small religious minority group in Syria and are around 3.20% of the total Syrian population. As per the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) Syrian interim President

Unless we remove systemic discrimination, disadvantages and patriarchal barriers, how would we ensure that women and gender diverse peoples in all their diversities are equitably and justly able to access economic markets and labour markets? Economic justice is critical cog-in-th

The Trump-administration should understand five  points about on-going Ukraine war:-(1)-. Earlier Europwwas not feeling the pinch of the Ukraine war hence Europe so far has been tolerating / condoning Russian oil imports by India even to the extent of  supplying defense

While health, gender and other sustainable development goals are reeling under severe funding cuts, governments of richer nations are increasing defence budgets. More shocking is that same governments who are raising spending on militarisation, are the ones committing to ‘peace’ at a

Let us refresh the old gold Buddhist tale of The Quail and the Net: “Long ago a flock of quails lived in a forest. Everyday a hunter would cast a net and trap many of them. But eventually, a wise quail told the rest that if they worked together, they could lift the net coll

Health and gender equality are indivisible and fundamental human rights. "Right to health cannot be dislocated from gender equality and human rights. We have to ensure that gender equality and human right to health are recognised as fundamental human rights in all countries,

While governments have committed to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, inequalities, injustices and deadly divide between the Global North and Global South nations (and within rich and poor nations) has jeopardised progress on SDG goals and targets – including gender equality

Recent funding cuts on health, gender equality and human rights have given a sudden blow to a range of important services for the most underserved communities. But solution is not as simple as suggesting low- and middle-income countries to increase ‘domestic investment on health and gender&

Presently two countries the USA and India are having enmity ( some rational and some irrational) against China. The USA because TRump-administration is in a state of tariff / economic war against China ( https://apnews.com/article/tariff-china-united-states-timeline-b9ade8491a16f68282ad65539

An important declaration adopted last week calls upon the governments of the world to accelerate the implementation of all measures under the global tobacco treaty in order to end the tobacco epidemic. Among other actions, it urges countries to: "Recognise the tobacco industry as the biggest

Whether India becomes a member in this new organization or not which China, Pakistan and Bangladesh are trying to launch  to create a regional grouping to replace SAARC, as reported at  

https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/china-pakistan-bangladesh-meeting-regional-seek

The question of regime change in Iran has recently resurfaced after the killing of Iran’s top military commanders following the Israeli airstrikes. However, Israel’s short-term goal was to damage Iran’s nuclear facilities to severely diminish its weapons program

Although world is not on track to end AIDS by 2030 but it is no less than a miracle when we take into account the scientific and community-led progress which has powered the global AIDS response since 1981 - when for the first time AIDS was reported in the world. 

 In lead up

"When human rights are treated like an 'à la carte menu' by governments, and not what they truly are - indivisible, foundational and unconditional... we move fast into dystopia," said Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Right To Health. 

The “new rule based Global  order” led by Islam  has become necessary because the US-Christianity is not interested in launching and running it.  

Though Prez Trump (in his address  and tweets of June 21) tried to tell the people  as to what are

"We need to design services around people, not the disease," rightly said Dr Nittaya Phanuphak. Unless point-of-care health technologies are deployed for those who are most-in-need in a person-centred and rights-based manner, we would fail to deliver on the promises enshrined in #Health

Legalising key population or community-led health services has been a gamechanger in Thailand to protect most-at-risk people from getting infected with HIV, as well as to take evidence-based standard care to the people living with HIV in a person-centred manner so that they can lead normal health

Pakistan, with its historical verifiable and social tradition of strict diversity, is faced with enormous challenges in promoting interfaith harmony. Although there are promises by God to ensure interfaith harmony, strict minorities are constantly exposed to simple segregation and savagery. This

Though the Americans are concerned that -[when the U.S. and Iran were discussing a deal that would have Iran scale down its nuclear program in exchange for the U.S. to lift sanctions, which have crippled Iran's economy, on the evening of June 12, Israel launched a series of major strikes agai

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection. Since an effective HPV vaccine exists and HPV screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions can save lives, no one should be suffering from any of the HPV related cancer or had to die of it. 

According to the W

We have all the scientifically proven tools to end AIDS. It is about ensuring that these tools reach people who need them the most, through a sustainable HIV response, so said Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, the well known infectious diseases expert form Malaysia and a former President of International A

India is a Hindu majority country. When in Article 25 of the Constitution of India it was mentioned that -”[Explanation II.—In sub-clause (b) of clause (2), the reference to Hindus shall be construed as including a reference to persons professing the Sikh, Jaina or Bu

Love oneself. Stay healthy. And have a health-seeking behaviour to ensure all of us get to age with rights and remain disease-free.

 People living with HIV must take care of one’s mental health and wellbeing, adhere to HIV treatment to stay undetectable (because when undetect

Why is thiThis refers to media report that in the backdrop of Trump-Musk feud Elon Musk wants to launch a new political party in the USA (as reported at https://nypost.com/2025/06/06/us-ne

Cervical cancer (cancer of the cervix) is preventable and curable, only if it is detected early and managed effectively. Yet it is the 4th most common cancer among women worldwide, with the disease occurring in 660,000 women and claiming the lives of 350,000 women in 2022 worldwide, as per the Wo

Commitment to end tobacco must translate to bold actions on the ground, said Dr Tara Singh Bam. He exhorted the new government of Indonesia to sign and ratify the global tobacco treaty (formally called the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control or WHO FCTC) in the inter

 India faces risk if files such counter affidavit in US Court because Trump-administration can submit in the court  the audio-video and other evidences of conversation (between Prez Trump / Trump -administration with Indian authorities about Indo-Pak ceasefire) to prove threat of trade

The Pakistani Army is fighting tooth and nail to push its false narrative that it emerged victorious in the recent military confrontation with India. The arch-rival India became the first country to strike 11 airbases of a nuclear-armed nation in a single operation. But despite this fact, Pakista

The same deceptive tricks and tactics are used by industries that profit from getting our children addicted to ultra-processed foods, high sugar products, tobacco and nicotine. Experts from the United Nations health agency – the World Health Organization (WHO) and Corporate Accountability,

If on the coaxing of Pakistan - Turkey & Bangladesh  successfully persuade China to militarily cut-off Chicken-neck (Siligury corridor), Hindus will lose India. 

The Operation Sindoor (which India carried out militarily allegedly to attack the terrorists and their ins

When TB is preventable and curable then why over 1.1 million people died of it worldwide in 2023 (as per the latest WHO Global TB Report 2024)? Even one TB death is a death too many. Most of these deaths took place in low- and middle-income countries. Unless we find what went wrong and what could

Fierce attacks by Baloch rebels have shaken the Pakistani Army, while it was predominantly occupied on the Indian front. Balochistan's provincial capital, Quetta, saw six attacks on Pakistani forces in just one day. Pakistan mobilised its Army units from Balochistan and redeployed on the East

Prez Trump ought to realize that he is the supreme commander of the armed forces of the USA hence his credibility, respect and clout is a matter of concern for every American and if he doesn’t preserve / defend these then patriotic Americans would never pardon / forgive him for such cowardi

Though as a tit for tat India has also tried to attack the cities in Pakistan as repoted at https://www.india.com/news/world/india-pakistan-war-india-counterattack-causes-massive-destruction-in-pakistan-emergency-declared-in-20-cities-reports-7808967/  but in doing so government of Indi

THROUGH US-EMBASSY IN NEW DELHI AND INDIAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON D.C., INDIA SHOULD DRAW UNGENT ATTENTION OF PREZ TRUMP TOWARDS ARTICLE 5 OF NATO IN VIEW OF TURKISH NAVY SHIP AT KARACHI PORT. 

There is an old saying that “A friend in need is a friend indeed” . Hence whe

The recent brutal attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam has jolted the collective conscience of Jammu and Kashmir. Yet, amid the grief, a powerful shift has emerged: for the first time in decades, villages across the Valley have risen not against the government, but against the true enemy&mdash

The Conference on Kurdish Unity and Common Stance was recently concluded in Qamishli, North-East Syria. Over 400 delegates from various parts of Syria participated in the conference, which aimed to strengthen Kurdish unity and establish common political positions. A communiqué at the end o

The frightening and dreadful terrorist attack on foreign tourists in Pahalgam (Kashmir) on Tuesday April 22, 2025, has drawn universal condemnation by world leaders and more importantly by the people of Kashmir itself. They have made it abundantly clear that terrorism must be condemned in all its

The Indo-Pak war is highly likely due to two reasons (A)-  especially with suspension of Shimla agreement by Pakistan now there is no Line of Control (LoC) hence now it is free-for-all between armies of India and Pakistan at previous LoC https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/p

The epidemic-proportion diseases and untimely deaths caused by tobacco use are entirely preventable. Likewise, we have science-based tools and approaches to find all TB cases, treat all of them and prevent transmission of the disease. When even one TB or tobacco death is a death too many, how can

Though a former Judge of top court the Supreme Court of India (SCI) may be trying to give an impression that all is well and there is no confrontation between the SCI and the Government of India (GoI) led by Hindutva forces (as reported at https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/no-judical-overreach-ex-s

The Lancet Commission on Gender and Global Health launched a new report in April 2025 on "achieving gender justice for global health equity" in Delhi, India. The report reflects how a lack of understanding of the link between gender and health is negatively affecting health outcomes.

It is He (Allah) who hath power over all things. And now he belongs to the ages. That characterization celebrates the death of Professor Khurshid Ahmed who enlightened and guided tens of thousands of Muslim youths in almost all continents of the world.

 Professor Khurshid Ahmed was

Despite knowing how to prevent vertical transmission (from mother to the baby) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B infections, we are failing with every child who is born with either of these preventable infections. We have the science-backed tools to ensure that all children are born free of these

When QUAD 2025 meeting is scheduled in coming September (https://www.republicworld.com/india/big-breaking-trump-to-visit-india-for-2025-quad-summit-say-white-house-sources ) it is natural that presently the Trump-administration must be busy in formulating strategy to rope-in Indi

When QUAD 2025 meeting is scheduled in coming September (https://www.republicworld.com/india/big-breaking-trump-to-visit-india-for-2025-quad-summit-say-white-house-sources ) it is natural that presently the Trump-administration must be busy in formulating strategy to rope-in India in anti-China m

 US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus, recently visited Lebanon. During an interview with the LBCI news outlet, Ortagus stressed the importance of disarming Hezbollah. This statement from a senior US diplomat has sparked a new debate about the disarmament of Hezbollah, which has

Pakistan's most corrupt and brutal generals, led by slum dog army chief, Gen Asim Munir, who are taught to believe they are better than the civilians have turned France-size Balochistan into Gaza,

Pakistan soldier firing directly on peaceful protesters in Wadh Monday. The picture an

A positive news update has been revealed regarding the repatriation of Rohingya. In the first phase, the authorities of the country have identified 180,000 Rohingyas from the list of 800,000 Rohingyas who have taken refuge in Bangladesh for return to Myanmar. At the same time, Myanmar has assured

Treatment for people living with HIV (antiretroviral therapy) is lifesaving and revolutionary as it has made HIV akin to any other chronic disease. It has been proven that those who are on treatment and remain virally suppressed, live healthy and normal lifespans - comparable to those without the

Abortion is a human right. Yet, abortion-related stigma - rooted in patriarchy, misinformation, and control - continues to restrict access, fuel legal persecution, and force people into unsafe conditions in several countries. This Global Day of Action to Destigmatise Abortion, there is a stronger

As happens many times in the life of an individual it happens with countries also that they get divine grace & help without specifically doing anything about it. It has precisely happened with Ukraine (which is suffering immensely for the last over three years due to UKraine war) which has no

Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province in terms of area has been rocked by multiple massive attacks recently. These attacks by Baloch insurgents, especially the attack on the Jaffar Express by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) have raised a very valid question: Is the Pakistani Army rea

The funding crises forced upon by the US government on several low- and middle-income countries is an opportunity in disguise to improve programme efficiency and outcome and invest optimally in health and development responses from domestic coffers.

 Evidence shows that tobacco alo

A female migrant worker who lives in an urban slum in India’s national capital Delhi lost both her children to TB. When the best of standard TB diagnostics and latest treatments are available (and also made in India), even one TB death is a death too many. Over 1.25 million people died of T

There are of course danger of chances of China getting involved militarily on ground in support of Russia in case of such decisive all-out war (ii)- Such eventuality can be easily avoided if China is kept busy / engaged militarily in its neighborhood by the USA   helping India mili

In 2017, a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), "A study on the public health and socioeconomic impact of substandard and falsified medical products," showed that 10% of medical products in low- and middle-income countries were substandard or falsified, indicating substantial

“Repeat a lie often enough and people will believe it.” Joseph Goebbels.

Dr. S Jaishankar, the Minister of External Affairs spoke on March 18, 2025, during ‘The Raisina Dialogue ‘which is a multilateral conference held annually in New Delhi, India. This year, the

Instead Prez Trump ought to endeavor for a new rule based global order of the free world commensurate  with basic Christian values which will ensure the victory of Ukraine in this West supported Ukraine war 

— It is a matter of common knowledge that Ukraine cou

 Instead Prez Trump ought to endeavor for a new rule based global order of the free world commensurate  It is a matter of common knowledge that Ukraine couldn’t dare to fight or think of fighting a war against invading militarily much more powerful Russia if the West (the USA

Despite a legally binding treaty and several other declarations, agreements and promises on gender equality and human rights in the past 50 years, governments have failed to keep the promise. Gender inequality is not caused by natural calamities but by deep-seated patriarchy, which has sinister l

As the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council begins to discuss its agenda item #8 which is ‘follow up to and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action’, there is always an opportunity for an aggressive program to elevate human rights issues to

Banari Mengal has all the attributes of a great woman leader but her two male chauvinist cousins, Noorullah and Bhawal, created a storm over her picture from a London party and forced purdah on her. In this backdrop, when a girl from a feudal family from Wadh obtains her bachelor’s of law f

 In honor of International Women's Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements, contributions, and strength of women worldwide, Sardar Mushtaq Gill, the Founder of LEAD Ministries Pakistan, and Farzana Imran, a prominent leader within the organization, expressed their appreciati

Before 2025 World TB Day I spent a day accompanying TB affected street activists (TASA) - women who help homeless women and female migrant workers in urban poor localities of India’s capital Delhi and help find more TB and link those in need to TB public services.

 It was not

In his speech to the joint session of the U.S. Congress, Trump shocked democracy loving Pakistanis by coming out in support of Islamabad on the C.I.A.’s instructions.

In his first address to the joint session of the U.S. congress, President Donald J. Trump surprised democracy love

Sardar Mushtaq Gill, the founder of LEAD Ministries Pakistan, has praised global efforts to promote peace, particularly in regions like Ukraine and Gaza, where communities continue to endure the devastating consequences of conflict. Gill emphasized that these peace-building initiatives align with

 Abdullah Ocalan, founder leader of The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) made a historic call from İmralı prison where he is being held in near total isolation since 1999 to his party to lay down its arms, dissolve itself and end its decades-long conflict with the Turkish state. PKK resp

Govt of India wll also not be able to stop the recruitment of Khalistani Sikhs mainly from the State of Punjab in India who will go to Canada for  getting recruited in the Canadian military and ultimately to be given to UKraine (ii)- Because Khalistanis can easily bring PM Modi / Govt o

Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic infectious disease caused by a slow growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. But stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy is propelled by us - human beings. This stigma is not only manmade, but is also unjustified, violates h

While Islamic terror no longer dominates the nightly news around the world as it had a decade ago, Egyptian authorities continue to rely on Egypt’s Second Amendment to terrorize its citizens. According to the constitution, Islamic Sharia Law is the final word. Their target is everyone who e

The global AIDS response is not only off-the-target but also slipping by leaps and bounds in some countries or for some communities. All governments promised to end AIDS by 2030 by committing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a decade back "where no one is left behind." Und

To protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity and self respect UKraine (which has been supported by world community since 2022 against Russia) should not give-up its fight in UKraine war (ii)- Ukrainian Americans should have and should show their love for the country, of their origin, UKraine

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is having its 77th session in Geneva under the chairmanship of Mohamed Ezzeldin Abdul- Moneim of Egypt. It will conclude on February 28, 2025. The Covenant enshrines economic, social and cultural rights such as the rights to adequate f

No one needs to get newly infected with HIV or die of AIDS-related illnesses because we have scientific evidence-based tools and proven approaches to prevent any further spread of infection or avert any untimely death due to AIDS. But despite this, over 1.3 million new people were diagnosed with

Prez TRump has put not only his political career but also the destiny of the USA at great risk by his cowardly & frivolous behaviour  (ii)- Prez trump has record of submitting to militant Jihadi terrorists the non-State-actors as he did in Afghanistan where he entered in agreement w

The de-facto ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salma popularly called MBS may be thinking that by putting condition before Prez Trump of Palestine State ( ‘two State solution’)  for Palestinians as a condition before normalizat

Decisions of US President Trump have precipitated a funding crisis in  many low- and middle-income countries for health and development programmes, including lifesaving medicines and disease prevention and surveillance initiatives. But development financing was not in a good spot even b

The Palestinians instead of getting wasted in martyrdom syndrome should take  mercy at least on their long suffering old people, women and Children  and should endeavor to bring relief and succour to them (ii)- Whether any one likes it or not it is only the USA and its Preside

Donald Trump’s presidency is likely to have far-reaching consequences for sexual and reproductive health, bodily autonomy and human rights worldwide. He has already withdrawn USA’s financial support to the UN health agency World Health Organization (WHO), and the US Centers for Diseas

The Palestinians instead of getting wasted in martyrdom syndrome should take  mercy at least on their long suffering old people, women and Children  and should endeavor to bring relief and succour to them (ii)- Whether any one likes it or not it is only the USA and its Preside

Leprosy (also known as Hansen’s disease), once feared as an incurable disease, is now treatable with modern medicine. When diagnosed early and accurately, and treated early with right medicines, it is not disabling too. But leprosy-related stigma and discrimination continues to cause havoc

Turkey’s proxy groups like the Syrian National Army (SNA) which is also part of a coalition of Syrian opposition groups led by Hayat Taheer Al-Sham (HTS) have been attacking the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in North Syrian since December 2024. In particular, fierce fighting al

When the US-Christianity is not taking interest in becoming a global religion to help the US-establishment in launching a new global order, the second largest religion Islam can / should  do it to save the human beings from total elimination from this planet earth.

Even if&nbs

In a powerful move to combat the deeply entrenched issue of bonded labor in Pakistan, LEAD Ministries continues its relentless efforts to free vulnerable individuals from the cycle of exploitation. The organization has been at the forefront of advocacy and support for those trapped in bonded labo

If we assume that a person who lives a few hundred metres away from one of the best TB clinics would have no problems in accessing services, then we could be in for a rude shock. Despite getting diagnosed with TB in a government hospital Deepu - a migrant worker -failed to access treatment on his

(i)- Prez TRump will have to be careful about NATO and the “Right to Return” of Palestinians (ii)-  Prez Trump ought to appreciate  the importance of the USA as leader of new rule based global order which can be launched by using US-Christianity as global religion<

 Since Assad's regime fell in early December, clashes have intensified in northern Syria between the US-backed Kurdish fighters and the Turkish proxy force Syrian National Army (SNA). Following the regime change in Syria, Turkey has become the most important regional actor in the country

AS per Article 25 of the Constitution of India in HIndus the Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists are also included therefore the people who previously used to call themselves HIndus nowadays (to emphasize the separate identity) call themselves Sanatanis and they are mainly the part of 80% Hindu  

India with the highest TB burden globally has made a drastic shift recently to reach the unreached people with free TB services. Indian government has launched a 100 days focussed campaign (7 December 2024 to 24 March 2025) to intensify progress to #endTB through improved case detection, reductio