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Pakistan, US to resume Afghanistan peace process
Islamabad: Pakistan and the US have agreed to work together for resumption of the stalled Afghanistan reconciliation process.
The agreement was reached during Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif’s visit to the US where he held discussions with key figures of the Obama administration, as per reported.
“Depending on the present conditions, there is a need for Afghanistan reconciliation,” a senior diplomatic source said on Saturday.
The focus of Gen. Sharif’s visit was Afghanistan. He also discussed Pakistan’s strained ties with India, military cooperation, strategic (nuclear) issues and other regional matters.
Gen. Sharif communicated Pakistan’s fears in facilitation role that it is expected to play for reviving the Afghan peace process. The country is concerned about Afghanistan security establishment thwarting a renewed process.
Military spokesman Lt. Gen. Asim Bajwa in his tweets said “requirement of conducive environment for re-initiating Afghan peace process” was emphasised.
Pakistan and the US, however, have not set any time-frame for getting back on track with the talks process, which was disrupted after disclosure of Taliban chief Mullah Omar’s death days before Islamabad was set to host the second round of reconciliation dialogue.
Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan also got strained because of the suspension of the peace dialogue and the increase in violence.
Resultantly, the relationship which had undergone a major transformation earlier in the year once again slipped back into compulsive mistrust on each other.
However, the source said it was expected that a “lot of ground would be covered during the Heart of Asia Conference”, which Pakistan is co-hosting with Afghanistan on December 7-8. Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is expected to visit Islamabad for the conference.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.