Minority Rights March 2024: Demonstrators demand equal rights and protection for all citizens

August 12, 2024 By Asad Mumtaz KARACHI Minority groups and civil society activists observed National Minorities Day with a peaceful demonstration at Karachi’s Frere Hall on Sunday, August 11. The demonstration, dubbed the Minority Rights March 2024, aimed to highlight the rights violations faced by religious minorities in Pakistan, including […]

What can we learn from Russell Stannard about religion and science

… … … … Russell Stannard, OBE (24 December 1931– 4 July 2022) was a British high-energy particle physicist. Stannard was born in London, England. He was a Professor of Physics at the Open University (later Professor Emeritus). In 1986, he was awarded the Templeton UK Project Award for “significant contributions to the field of spiritual values; in particular for […]

UN Secretary-General, in Observance Message, Urges Greater Action by Governments, Digital Platforms, Political Leaders to End Violence Based on Religion, Beliefs

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, observed on 22 August: Around the world, individuals and communities face violence based on religion or beliefs.   We must urgently combat this scourge. Governments must protect all […]