Five Rivers Friendship Forum is a beacon of hope, bridging the divide between Pakistan and India. It is a space where people from both nations can come together and nurture the seeds of friendship, networking, and collaboration. Our platform serves as a fertile ground for incubating ideas that have the power to shape a brighter future for both countries. Together, we can create a brighter tomorrow filled with mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation.
We at Five Rivers Friendship Forum host various events and activities, including conferences, meetings, and cultural exchanges. These events provide an opportunity for people from both countries to come together and learn from one another and share ideas and experiences.
The Subcontinent, comprising modern-day India and Pakistan, has a rich and complex history. It has been shaped by various influences, including ancient civilizations, colonizers, and independence movements.
In 1947, the Subcontinent gained independence from British colonial rule and was partitioned into two countries: India and Pakistan. In the years afterward, India and Pakistan have developed distinct identities and pursued their own development paths. However, the two countries have also faced a number of challenges, including border disputes, terrorism, and strained relations.
Five Rivers Friendship Forum was created as an effort to engage immigrants who trace their origins from both sides of the Radcliffe Line (the border between India and Pakistan). The goal behind the creation of this forum was to foster greater understanding and cooperation between the two nations.
The partition of India and Pakistan was a momentous event that shaped the course of history for both countries. It was also a time of great turmoil as millions of people fled their homes and sought safety across the newly-drawn border. Many families were torn apart, friendships were lost, and many became victims of violence.
Here, we have compiled a collection of personal accounts and historical documents related to the partition of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947. These accounts offer a glimpse into the struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs of the individuals who lived through this period and served as a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.
“Five Rivers Friendship Forum” is a social, educational and cultural organization formed to promote mutual understanding, reduce hatred and tensions and enhance people-to-people relationships and cooperation between India and Pakistan. The forum will recognize and reward social media influencers and individuals with distinct contributions to peace efforts.
Prof. Emeritus of Political Science at Stockholm University; widely read author of several seminal and international award-winning books on Jinnah and the partition of the Indian subcontinent.
Biotech Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.
Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry professional.
Pakistani journalist, Political analyst, and YouTuber.
Strategic & Political analyst and YouTuber.
Highly regarded former state and federal prosecutor with over 20 years of experience in the United States.
Five Rivers Friendship Forum is inspired by the vision outlined by the statesmen who also became the Founding Fathers of the modern states of India and Pakistan.
We aim to create a safe platform for dialogue and collaboration between India and Pakistan and to incubate ideas that can positively impact the relationship between the two, foster greater understanding, and cooperation, and work toward the realization of their founding fathers’ vision.
We at Five Rivers Friendship Forum envision a future in which the people of India and Pakistan are able to work together in harmony and cooperation, building a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.