America’s democracy ‘achieves higher maturity’ January 29th 2009 … I had a peculiar feeling when I was watching Obama’s inauguration ceremony. My constant internal struggle was once again revived. I asked myself whether such an historic day could happen in Europe, the birthplace of democracy. Would it be possible for a British citizen of Pakistani… Continue reading SPANTA: Afghan foreign minister:
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Hindus are threatening to leave Afghanistan within one week
Source Afghanistan, Kabul, Jan. 19 / Trend News, A. Hakimi/ Hindu minority groups in Kandahar have criticized the government for not improving their squalid living conditions, and they are threatening to leave Afghanistan within one week. Ethnically, Afghanistan is the most multi ethnic country in Asia that has been facing some problems in this regard… Continue reading Hindus are threatening to leave Afghanistan within one week
Afghan Hindu and Sikh Last Names (Surnames)
Afghan Hindu and Sikh Families Following is the list of last names (zaat) for Kandharis, Kabulis and Hindus and Sikhs of other regions of Afghanistan. The list is not complete. If you’re an Afghan Hindu or Sikh and your last name is not listed, please contact us and we will include it in the list.… Continue reading Afghan Hindu and Sikh Last Names (Surnames)
Report on First Sikh Global Civil Rights Conference
PANTHIC.ORG Published on December 19, 2008 NEW YORK, New York – —United Sikhs, a global Sikh advocacy group, organized a global conference on Sikh civil and human rights this past week. It was dubbed the first Sikhs Civil Rights Conference. Some of the issues discussed were the right to wear turban and other symbols of… Continue reading Report on First Sikh Global Civil Rights Conference
Harbans Singh Bewass – Interview with BBC
Harbans Singh, a member of Afghan Sikh community was an anchor, actor and writer in Kabul. Listen to an interview of his with BBC.
BJP promises full statehood for Capital
Source NEW DELHI: The BJP, which has launched a concerted bid to oust Congress in Delhi, on Tuesday promised full statehood to the Capital, a review of the BJP, came out with its blueprint for city’s development in next five years. More Pictures 2021 Master Plan and controversial BRT corridor, early implementation of the Supreme… Continue reading BJP promises full statehood for Capital
Afghanistan – International Religious Freedom Report 2008
Source The Constitution states that Islam is the “religion of the state” and that “no law can be contrary to the beliefs and provisions of the sacred religion of Islam.” It proclaims that “followers of other religions are free to exercise their faith and perform their religious rites within the limits of the provisions of… Continue reading Afghanistan – International Religious Freedom Report 2008