Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal retrospectively applied the provisions of Article 260(3) of Pakistan’s Constitution, which defines 'Muslim' and 'non-Muslim' for legal purposes.
There was little Shia-Sunni conflict in the pre-colonial era. In early 20th century, the struggle for political power sharpened the boundaries, increasingly leading to violence.
Singer, poet and scholar, Karan Khan’s music is derived from his experiences and lived identity as a Pashtun. A police 'attack' on his concert didn't go well with Pakistanis.
Cautioning the PM from commenting on other countries and their treatment of minorities, a user said, ‘Let's please focus on xenophobia in Pakistan first.'
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
Will the international community take note of this? Will the UN put out a statement condemning this and calling for Pakistan to treat every citizen equally?
Just imagine for once, if this had happened in India – if an Indian court had ordered that property owned by a Hindu cannot be inherited by Muslims and Christians.
Pakistan is an excellent example of what happens when a nation is defined based on ethnicity, faith or culture. India would do very well to learn from this and stay away from this folly,
Will the international community take note of this? Will the UN put out a statement condemning this and calling for Pakistan to treat every citizen equally?
Just imagine for once, if this had happened in India – if an Indian court had ordered that property owned by a Hindu cannot be inherited by Muslims and Christians.
Pakistan is an excellent example of what happens when a nation is defined based on ethnicity, faith or culture. India would do very well to learn from this and stay away from this folly,