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Activists condemn escalating violence, demand dialogue

Activists condemn escalating violence, demand dialogue

Following is the text of a press statement issued by the Pakistan India Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD). PIPFPD notes with concern the escalation of jingoism both in the use of language as...
Wanted: Solution to Kashmir issue, not war

Wanted: Solution to Kashmir issue, not war

India must normalize the situation in Kashmir and talk to Pakistan to arrive at a solution that is agreeable to all Kashmiris as well as have e a declared state policy of peaceful and friendly...
Leaders should defuse rather than fuel tensions, dialogue is the only option – PIPFPD

Leaders should defuse rather than fuel tensions, dialogue is the only option – PIPFPD

“While Pakistan needs to be more convincing in its fight against terrorism and terrorists operating from its soil, India needs to shun the policy of dealing with Kashmir militarily and...
India-Pakistan peace restaurant to showcase food in Paris

India-Pakistan peace restaurant to showcase food in Paris

A popular border restaurant featuring Indian and Pakistani cuisine and the idea of peace between both countries will feature its cuisine at a prestigious international food event in Paris next month....
Kashmir: Dialogue is the only way forward

Kashmir: Dialogue is the only way forward

Members of the Aman ki Asha Facebook group initiated the following statement that was posted on the Aman ki Asha Facebook page on August 12. Endorsements received until August 15, 2016, are included...
#PyarBorderPaar and a Dubai song for Aman ki Asha

#PyarBorderPaar and a Dubai song for Aman ki Asha

When Pakistani journalist Desiree Francis visited India for the first time in 2012 and wrote about her experiences for Aman ki Asha, it led to some unexpected outcomes. After Aman ki Asha published...
A Pakistani brings an Indian play to Singapore

A Pakistani brings an Indian play to Singapore

In the year of Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary, Mahesh Bhatt’s Hindustani adaptation of ‘Two gentlemen of Verona’ brings Indians and Pakistanis together A Pakistani...
More cross-border solidarity

More cross-border solidarity

Pakistan-India peace group stands with Ramya’s statement “Pakistan is not hell. People are just like us” Pakistan India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy, the region’s largest...
Apply a soothing ointment to Kashmiri’s wounds

Apply a soothing ointment to Kashmiri’s wounds

The way our Indian parliament discussed the Kashmir issue proves that our democracy is vibrant and alive. It feels the grievances and pains of all its citizens as its own. Hats off to all the...
A reflection on Independence

A reflection on Independence

As both India and Pakistan celebrate the joyous occasion of Independence from the British Raj, let us reflect on the great ideals that our forefathers stood for. This should be a time of...