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RIP Dr Khalil Chishty: Lessons from a cross-border campaign “in humanity’s name”

RIP Dr Khalil Chishty: Lessons from a cross-border campaign “in humanity’s name”

Had it not been for the concerted efforts of a large number of people on either side of the border in India and Pakistan, Dr Khalil Chishty may have died while still imprisoned in Ajmer, India,...
“The biggest concern right now is to halt the spread of the virus in India”

“The biggest concern right now is to halt the spread of the virus in India”

“The mother and I have survived another day, without incident. Let’s see what tomorrow brings. Stay safe everyone,” tweeted Aman Malik, an Indian journalist. Over 200,000 human beings...
Pakistani-American physicians express solidarity with the people of India

Pakistani-American physicians express solidarity with the people of India

South Asian governments to learn from India’s colossal tragedy and take urgent action to prevent similar crises in other countries Pakistan-origin physicians based in the USA have expressed...
Pakistani singer-songwriter Imran Hashmi’s heart touching song of solidarity with India

Pakistani singer-songwriter Imran Hashmi’s heart touching song of solidarity with India

A song written and composed by a 26-year-old singer-songwriter in Lahore has gone viral on the internet. Imran Hashmi’s music video Hum Tere Sath Hai (We are with you), penned to express his...
‘Fighting Covid-19 requires empathy and cooperation’ –  South Asia Peace Action Network

‘Fighting Covid-19 requires empathy and cooperation’ – South Asia Peace Action Network

An online gathering Sunday attended by dozens of South Asians witnessed a poignant moment when one of the participants – a long time human rights and peace activist in Karachi – revealed his...
‘Rawalpindi Express’ Shoaib Akhtar and other Pakistanis win hearts for their support to India in its COVID-19 crisis

‘Rawalpindi Express’ Shoaib Akhtar and other Pakistanis win hearts for their support to India in its COVID-19 crisis

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has appealed to fans in Pakistan to come forward and help India tackle the ongoing coronavirus crisis. India is experiencing its worst COVID-19 crisis with record...
India-Pakistan peace group urges Indian government to accept the Edhi Foundation’s offer of help

India-Pakistan peace group urges Indian government to accept the Edhi Foundation’s offer of help

Pakistan India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy Statement Issued on – 24th April 2021 PIPFPD urges Indian Government to accept the offer of help by Edhi Foundation as an expression of...
Remembering Bhagat Singh through his ideology

Remembering Bhagat Singh through his ideology

This year marks 90 years since Bhagat Singh’s death. Hanged in Lahore, 1931 for killing a British policeman, he still lives through his ideology. He believed in revolution against the forces of...
Dialogue is necessary for conflict resolution, not the other way round – I.A. Rehman’s last interview

Dialogue is necessary for conflict resolution, not the other way round – I.A. Rehman’s last interview

“We are neighbours, situated next to each other. We have a shared history and geography. We have fought for our freedom together… Plus human beings are social animals, and social animals talk to...
Legendary journalist, human rights activist and visionary for South Asia peace I.A. Rehman passes on

Legendary journalist, human rights activist and visionary for South Asia peace I.A. Rehman passes on

Dear friend, comrade, fellow fighter and my co- Magsaysay awardee… What can I say… Except that you were exceptional. And it was our great pleasure to have had you in our home in Bhaimala,...