The United Nations marked Nelson Mandela Day at its headquarters in New York on 20 July 2026, although the international observance falls each year on 18 July—the date of Mandela's birth. Established by the United Nations in November 2009 and first observed in 2010, Mandela Da

In this boundless universe, every rise save that of Almighty Allah, the Most High, carries within it the seed of its own fall. This profound truth, as old as creation itself, has once more been revealed to the watching eyes of humanity during the recently concluded Football World C

As the global HIV response faces shrinking funding, increasing pressure on civil society, and growing attacks on human rights and gender equality, UNAIDS' Eamonn Murphy has called for communities to remain at the centre of the fight against HIV - not only in principle but also in po

In the divine scheme of creation, Allah Almighty has conferred upon humanity the noble rank of Ashraf al-Makhluqat, the best and most honoured of all creatures. This distinction carries with it a sacred trust: to live with dignity, purity, and adherence to the divine will. Through the H

Once again, Pakistan finds itself debating a proposal that has surfaced repeatedly over the years—and every time it does, it raises the same fundamental question: why weaken our own position on Kashmir? 

A group of senior members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, led by Leade

The primary theological divergence between Western (Catholic) and Eastern (Orthodox) understandings of the Trinity centers on the “Filioque clause” and the structural starting point, of how the Godhead is conceptualized. The Western tradition typically approaches the Trinity by emphas

The Islamic Republic inculcates a culture of loyalty towards the clerical regime in its armed forces, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps receiving the most intensive ideological and political training.Shutterstock 

For many observers of Iranian politics, the most impor

The lesson Professor Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi taught me that I remember most was not delivered in a classroom.

It was during the mid-1980s when he was my teacher and academic adviser at Temple University in Philadelphia. At the same time, he was helping establish the Virginia-based Interna

Thousands of people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been protesting against Islamabad's rule for more than three weeks, reflecting deep public anger over economic hardship, governance failures, and alleged human rights violations. Protesters have openly questioned

These are excerpts from a moving speech by abolitionist Frederick Douglass, delivered on July 5 in honor of the Declaration of Independence’s anniversary. The sunlight that brings your life and healing brings me pain and loss. This Fourth of July belongs to you, not me. You may rejoice, but

In the quiet wisdom of ages past, friendship has always been understood as more than a mere exchange of pleasantries or fleeting alliances. It is not merely an arrangement of convenience but an attitude of the soul through which a profound and enduring relationship takes root and flourishes. Auth

The Trinity is the foundational Christian belief that God is one supreme being who eternally exists as three distinct persons:  The Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

Although the exact word "Trinity" is never used in the Bible, the conc

The people of Jammu and Kashmir have always aspired for peace, prosperity, employment, quality education and democratic governance. During the 2024 Assembly elections, the National Conference (NC) sought the people's mandate by making several promises relating to employmen

Every nation has days that transcend the calendar. They become part of a people's identity, reminding each generation of sacrifice, resilience, and the unfinished pursuit of justice. For millions of Kashmiris around the world, July 13 is such a day. 

Ninety-five years after the

Our beloved country, Pakistan, is currently facing a difficult situation; it confronts not only threats at its borders but also conspiracies against internal peace and security. Anti-state elements seek to instigate economic instability and disrupt law and order by weaponizing regi