Rev. Shahid M. Paul Holds Key Meeting with U.S. Senator James Lankford Detailed discussions on human rights, interfaith harmony, religious freedom, establishment of new churches, leadership development, and strengthening cooperation Oklahoma (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) : Rev. Shahid M. Paul is currently on a visit to the United States, where he is actively engaging with prominent religious, social, and political leaders to strengthen mutual relations and promote interfaith harmony at the international level. During his visit, he held a special meeting with U.S. Senator James Lankford, a Southern Baptist minister, Republican…
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Governor KP Supports Reform of Christian Personal Laws in Pakistan
Governor KP Assures Support for Reforming Outdated Christian Personal Laws Minority delegation urges revision of 153-year-old marriage and divorce laws during meeting with Faisal Karim Kundi Faisalabad (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad): A representative delegation of Pakistan’s minority community met Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi to discuss the need for reforms in the Christian marriage, divorce, and other personal laws, many of which have remained unchanged for more than 153 years. The delegation highlighted that several laws governing Christian family matters date back to 1859 and no longer meet the legal…
Read MoreSurah Al-Shams: A Neuro-Cosmic Interpretation of the Quran
Oath of the Cosmos and the Human Conscience: A Neuro-Cosmic Interpretation of Surah Al-Shams A Divine and Scientific Prologue: Surah Al-Shams, revealed in Makkah and ranked as the 91st chapter of the Holy Quran, consists of only a few brief verses, yet its meanings and allusions plunge so deep that two great branches of modern science—astronomy and neurology—with all their advanced instruments, cannot fully unveil its secrets. This surah begins with multiple oaths of Almighty Allah, where He swears by the sun, the moon, the day, the night, the sky,…
Read MoreNetanyahu and Allah Ditta: One Name, Two Worlds, Different Stories
Netanyahu and Allah Ditta: One Name, Two Worlds, Different Stories Picture the scene of a major international conference, where Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands with his delegation ready to deliver a speech, and suddenly one of the Pakistani journalists present raises a question in a rather provocative tone: “Mr. Prime Minister, do you know that in Urdu and Punjabi your name translates to Allah Ditta?” The interpreters’ eyes widen in disbelief, they scramble to find a suitable translation for this strange sentence, caught in a whirlwind of confusion. But…
Read MoreHumanity Sacrificed in Proxy Wars: Pakistan, Iran & Global Politics
Humanity Sacrificed at the Altar of Proxy Wars The map of global politics is as intricate as the relationships among the nations that populate it, and within this web of complexity, few tensions are as pronounced as the one existing between Pakistan, Iran, the United States, and Israel. This friction is not merely a matter of bilateral or quadrilateral disagreements but is deeply rooted in the proxy wars waged by global powers, where the primary target and the greatest casualty is invariably the ordinary human being. The term proxy war…
Read MoreSurah Al-Qari’ah: Qur’anic Perspective on the End of the Universe
Surah Al-Qari’ah: Cosmic Collision, Analysis of Natural Laws, and the Ultimate Manifestation of the Moral Scale – Qur’anic Perspective on the End of the Universe Humankind has always pondered the fate of the universe. Ancient civilizations presented their concepts of creation and annihilation in their own ways. Greek philosophy considered the universe eternal. Hinduism described the cyclical creation and destruction of the cosmos. Modern science introduced the Big Bang theory, demonstrating that the universe had a beginning. If there is a beginning, logically there will also be an end.…
Read MorePakistan’s Positive Global Image Highlighted at Acton University 2026
Pakistan’s Positive Global Image Highlighted at Acton University USA 2026 Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu and Shahid Rehmat showcased Pakistan’s commitment to religious freedom, interfaith harmony, technology-driven peacebuilding, digital resilience, and regional stability before the international community Grand Rapids, Michigan / Washington, D.C.: Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu, Pakistan’s only Christian Senator, and Shahid Rehmat, Executive Director of the Youth Development Foundation (YDF), represented Pakistan at Acton University USA 2026, where they effectively highlighted the country’s commitment to religious freedom, interfaith harmony, inclusive governance, technology-led peacebuilding, and its positive global image. Following…
Read More5G in Pakistan: Will Cities Become a Forest of Mobile Towers?
The Economic and Visual Challenge of 5G: Will Pakistan’s Cities Become a Forest of Towers? Pakistan’s journey with mobile technology began in the early 1990s with the launch of 2G, and today we stand at the threshold of 5G. This journey has been remarkably rapid from a technological standpoint, but along the way, certain questions have emerged that are not merely about speed and coverage, but about economics, urban planning, and visual aesthetics. As a common citizen, observer, and columnist, I have raised several points, and it is in…
Read MoreSenator Khalil Tahir Sandhu Highlights Pakistan’s Peace Role at Acton University
Pakistan Made Effective Efforts to Promote Peace, Dialogue and Mutual Trust in the Region , Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu Highlights Pakistan’s Constructive Role During the U.S.–Iran Tensions, Interfaith Harmony and Religious Freedom at Acton University *Michigan, USA:* Addressing Acton University 2026 in Michigan, Senator Khalil Tahir Sandhu, Pakistan’s only Christian Senator, highlighted Pakistan’s constructive and responsible diplomatic role during the recent U.S.–Iran tensions. He stated that Pakistan made effective efforts to promote peace, dialogue and mutual trust in the region, reflecting the country’s commitment to…
Read MoreCourt Orders Age Determination in 13-Year-Old Amber Nadeem Case
*Court Orders Age Determination in 13-Year-Old Amber Nadeem Case* Major Development in Alleged Abduction, Forced Conversion and Child Marriage Case; Minor to Remain in Protective Police Custody *By Mian Iftikhar Ahmad* Faisalabad: In a significant development in the case involving the alleged abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of 13-year-old Christian girl Amber Nadeem, a local court has ordered an official age determination process while directing that the minor remain in police protective custody until the next hearing. According to case details, Amber Nadeem was allegedly abducted by Mohsin Liaqat…
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