New Delhi: Freedom of religion and belief is among the most fundamental of human rights. It safeguards human dignity, allowing individuals to practice their faith without fear and enabling diverse communities to coexist peacefully. Nowhere is this principle more significant — and more contested — than in South Asia, a region that is home to some of the world’s oldest religions and an extraordinary mosaic of beliefs including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism. While most …
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Geneva, March 12 (IANS) A photo exhibition hosted by an international human rights organisation on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Switzerland’s Geneva has highlighted the growing systemic discrimination and repression being faced by religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan. In the exhibition, Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) presented visual documentation and reports showcasing alleged human rights violations impacting minorities in Pakis…
Mumbai March 2 (IANS) In an old interview with Lehren TV, veteran scriptwriter Salim Khan was seen speaking his heart out about the deep sense of harmony he feels within his family, which comprises members from different religious backgrounds. Khan further was seen emphasising that peace at home is a blessing, and credited faith and sensible decisions for the happiness he and his family have been experiencing over the years.Talking about how the entire Khan family stays under one roof despite co…
Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS) A leading minority rights group in Pakistan on Thursday expressed grave concern over growing misuse of the country’s blasphemy laws, saying they are increasingly exploited as “tools of fear, control, and profit”. Citing human rights groups, which describe the law as a growing “blasphemy business,” the Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM) stated that “fabricated screenshots, doctored images, fake social media accounts, and false witness statements” are used to tr…
Lucknow, Feb 26 (IANS) With the Hindu festival of Holi approaching and the holy month of Ramadan currently underway, All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi on Thursday appealed to members of all communities to respect each other’s religious sentiments to ensure peace and harmony during the celebrations.The Hindu community is set to celebrate Holi on March 5, while Muslims are observing Ramadan, a sacred month marked by fasting and prayer. In view of the overlapping occas…
Islamabad, Feb 25 (IANS) As the population of Sikhs and Hindus in Pakistan continues to shrink, a report on Wednesday highlighted that land belonging to several religious sites of the minority communities has been sold, with other properties allegedly being forcibly occupied by local individuals across the country. According to a report in ‘Khalsa Vox’, another case recently came to light in which a historic gurdwara in Abbottabad in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was allegedly sold fo…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Ties between India and Bangladesh are witnessing a reset following the massive win by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first to congratulate Tarique Rahman on his impressive victory.PM Modi even sent a letter to Rahman with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who attended the swearing-in ceremony. India has also reached out to the second-largest party, the Jamaat-e-Islami. India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri conveyed his gr…
Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s outgoing interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, in his farewell address, highlighted the “economic promise” of deeper regional integration involving Nepal, Bhutan and the “Seven Sisters” — a term widely used to refer to India’s northeastern states — according to local media reports.His mention of India’s northeastern region alongside sovereign nations has drawn criticism from several quarters, with observers calling it diplomatically insensitive at a…
Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) The relationship between India and Bangladesh should be based on mutual respect, equality, and national interest with bilateral relations not depending on any particular individual or political party, Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, who on Friday became the first Hindu to be elected from the Dhaka constituency, told IANS in an interview. “India is our closest neighbour, and maintaining good relations with our neighbours is very important. At the same ti…
Dhaka, Feb 12 (IANS) As voting during the 13th Parliamentary elections continues in Bangladesh on Thursday, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) spokesperson Mahdi Amin stressed the importance of maintaining strong relations with all countries, including those in the neighbourhood. Commenting on how he perceives the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in fostering a strong and vibrant Indo-Bangladesh relationship, Amin told IANS, “For Bangladesh, it’s very important to maintain as good rela…