Molana Fazal ur Rehman has secured an A grade in the books of the establishment in Pakistan, as for what he was send over to Kabul, he was able to achieve all the intended benchmarks. First, he met the prime advisor to prime minister and the backbone of palace in Kabul, then met Prime minister...
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January 10, 2024January 10, 2024Pakistan
Elections, journalism, and transparency: CEJ-IBA launches fact-checking initiative ahead of General Elections 2024
Islamabad: The Center of Excellence in Journalism at the Institute of Business Administration (CEJ-IBA) has launched a non-partisan fact-checking initiative, iVerify, to advance the scope of independent and unbiased reporting in the country’s journalistic landscape. Addressing the iVerify launch ceremony at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, Amber Rahim Shamsi, Director CEJ-IBA, said that the tool would prove...
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Tobacco Tactics and Counter Narratives: A Global Health Challenge
In recent years, the battle against tobacco has been marked by both progress and persistent challenges. The tobacco industry, known for its resourcefulness, spent billions of dollars on advertising globally. This demonstrates the industry’s determination to maintain its market presence in the face of growing global restrictions. The World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco...
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January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Columns
Yearning for Home: A Personal Plea for Reunion
In the depths of my heart, a pain lingers, an ache that stems from the partition of my family, my home, and my identity. I am a victim of history’s cruel twist, born into a family torn apart when Kashmir fell under the occupation of India and Pakistan. The once serene land of my ancestors...
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Imran Khan warns that Pakistan’s election could be a farce
His party is being unfairly muzzled, the former prime minister writes from prison Today Pakistan is being ruled by caretaker governments at both the federal level and provincial level. These administrations are constitutionally illegal because elections were not held within 90 days of parliamentary assemblies being dissolved. The public is hearing that elections...
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January 4, 2024January 4, 2024Columns
The Unheard Narratives and Struggles of Transgenders Voters in Quetta
The seventh population census says the total population of Balochistan is 1,48,94,402. A census is held before elections and then the Election Commission of Pakistan shows the total turnover of the registered voters in the country. Data from Balochistan shows the total number of electoral roles is 52,84,594. Gender wise data shows we will have...
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December 30, 2023December 30, 2023MINORITIES, Pakistan
CJAP’s Annual Christmas Gathering Celebrates Journalistic Excellence
Lahore, December 14th: In a festive spirit, the Christian Journalist Association of Pakistan (CJAP), in collaboration with the Church of Pakistan (COP), orchestrated its Annual Christmas get-together on December 14th at St. Peter’s School Hall, Waris Road, Lahore. The event served as a platform to strengthen connections among Pakistani Christian journalists across the nation....
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December 30, 2023December 30, 2023Sports
NUtech Sports Gala: Celebrating Student Sports Gala and Promoting Sportsmanship
The much-anticipated NUtech Sports Gala came to a thrilling end today as students from National University of Technology (NUtech) showcased their exceptional sporting skills and competed in various games, including cricket, snooker, futsal, basketball, badminton, and table tennis. The event, held over the past week, proved to be a resounding success in fostering a healthy...
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December 30, 2023December 30, 2023Columns
Bullying among males: Is the bully culprit or a victim?
As a person being bullied throughout his life in any social sphere at school, college, and by relatives, I have gotten a clear understanding of bullying and its reasons specifically in the context of males. Bullying as we know is the use of power to snub or exploit the repute of some meager individual by...
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December 28, 2023December 28, 2023Columns
Struggles of Person with Disabilities of Balochistan in General Elections
“The Balochistan’s Person with disabilities act 2017,” said that, a person with disabilities shall have the full right to participate in political activities. This right gives them the liberty to cast their vote for whoever they want to vote for and also take part in general elections. They have representation in the elected bodies...