Pakistan on Gaza peace panel draws scrutiny over minority persecution record

IANS | March 22, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Pakistan is among the countries included in the 'Board of Peace', reportedly formed by US President Donald Trump to explore lasting peace solutions in the Gaza Strip. However, the country's own record of religious persecution and alleged ‘nurturing’ of terror on its soil has raised concerns about its ability to play peacemaker in a region marred by intense hostilities over the past two years.

'Situation in Israel filled with fear, anxiety': Indian-Israeli influencer

IANS | March 22, 2026 5:19 PM

Tel Aviv, March 22 (IANS) Indian-Israeli influencer, Revital Moses, said on Sunday that the situation in Israel is filled with fear and anxiety, particularly for the civilians living there, as attacks against Israel can take place at any time. She said that people of Israel continue to live their lives between the sirens.

Sikh student's turban removed, tortured in Pakistan school

IANS | March 22, 2026 4:26 PM

Faisalabad (Pakistan), March 22 (IANS) An Amritdhari Sikh girl’s turban was allegedly removed by force and she was brutally beaten at a Christian school in Faisalabad district (formerly Lyallpur), of Pakistan, according to a report in Khalsa Vox.