It was very hectic past few days in Pakistan in the lives of many of its citizens. The most anxious time was for Aasia Bibi and her family. Finally, the Supreme Court acquitted her from the charges under PPC 295 C and ordered her release. Thank God. Since then her whereabouts remain a mystery. I […]
Social conscience
The New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly was in stark contrast to many other world leaders particularly the US President’s. She spoke in Maori language at the start acknowledging the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand before laying out her world vision in English. She truly represented the […]
Justice Denied to Ahmadis
The Justice Munir Inquiry Commission Report published in 1954, exposed the fundamental elements at play which were at the very centre of religious violence against Ahmadis in 1953. It appears that nothing has changed since then, except that the society collectively has further moved towards religious extremism. There are far less fair-minded voices in power […]
Perilous times for Ahmadi Pakistanis
The Ahmadiyya Community in Pakistan is passing through a perilous period of attention and scorn. There is a relentless campaign by religious extremists, who are bent on harassing and targeting Ahmadis. This is not a new phenomenon for the Ahmadiyya Community, however, in the recent past this drive has intensified many fold. I am pleased […]
The human rights of Ahmadis
Imran Khan has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan. He has inspired regular Pakistanis everywhere, and as an Ahmadi of Pakistani origin, I welcome his government and expect improved progress within the nation during his tenure. He has appointed his cabinet and Dr Shireen Mazari has been given the portfolio of the […]
Loyal citizens, persecuted minority: the plight of Pakistani Ahmadis
As the 2018 general elections approached, we saw a continuous effort by all political parties to justify their position on the Ahmadiyya community in order to validate their own manifestos. This has somehow become the central theme for almost all politicians, with the unique exception of Mr Jibran Nasir, who had refused to talk about […]