Islamabad:During a recent gathering of stakeholders co-organized by the National Institute of Population Studies (NIPS) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), plans were revealed for an upcoming ‘Migration Survey.’ This comprehensive initiative aims to investigate the factors influencing migration patterns, analyze their effects on Pakistani society, and scrutinize the impact of overseas migration on...
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A Call for Unity and Reunification:Kashmir’s History of Independence and Harmony
Kashmir has a rich history of independence, coexistence, and religious harmony. I urge India and Pakistan to reconsider their current approach and allow the people of Kashmir to live together, similar to the reunification of East and West Germany. The Kashmiri families & people have the right to live , and the Line of Control...
Bridging the Gap: How Youth can be transformed for social Justice and SRHR?
Youth, is the most powerful agent of cohesive society and holds the ability to bring pragmatic changes to the country. It has the potential to bring innovation and creativity to a society. It is a matter of fact that a population of 207.7 million, 68 percent of Pakistanis are below the age of 30, and...
Bridging the Gap: Minorities’ Quest for Inclusion in Balochistan’s Elections
General Elections of Pakistan will be held in February 2024. Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan Geographically with a population of 1,48,94402 people according to the report of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The data of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) shows that the total number of registered voters in Balochistan is just...
Environmental hazards threaten the well-being of Lahore’s largest Christian neighborhood
In lahore’s largest Christian community area, Youhanabad, grave and widespread environmental problems exist due to the government negligence. Solid urban and industrial waste is being dumped in several parts of the locality in utter disregard of municipal laws, its wastewater drainage system is poorly managed and its sewage drains often overflow into its residential areas....
PATO condemns Attack on Passenger Bus in Chillas
Pakistan Association of Tour Operators (PATO) strongly condemns the recent attack on a passenger bus in Chillas, which occurred on December 2nd, 2023. This act of violence not only resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives but has also had a profound impact on the tourism industry in the region. The tourism industry is...
PM Kakar Calls for Equitable Climate Financing and Bridging Gap in Climate Adaptation at COP28
In his National Statement at the 28th Conference of Parties of the United Nations (COP28) in Dubai, Prime Minister Kakar emphasized the need for equitable climate financing and urged developed countries to take the lead in raising global mitigation ambition. PM Kakar stressed that climate financing should not come at the expense of development finance...
COP28: Expectations, Attendees, and Controversial Choices at the Annual Climate Conference
The Conference of the Parties (COP), an annual gathering of United Nations member states to address climate change, is set to take place from 30 Nov 2023 to 12 December 2023 at Expo City Dubai. COP28 aims to assess global progress in combating climate change and devise a plan for climate action in line with...
Pakistan Urges $100 Billion Loss and Damage Fund at COP28 Summit.Syed Asif Hyder shah
Pakistan is set to push for the operationalization of a $100 billion loss and damage fund at the upcoming COP28 summit in Dubai. As the country most severely affected by climate change, Pakistan requires approximately $348 billion by 2030 to address climate action, including both mitigation and adaptation measures. To achieve this, Pakistan aims to...