Karachi, Pakistan – Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Pakistan (FES Pakistan), in collaboration with Public Service International (PSI) and Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC), successfully organized a “Public Hearing on Privatization and Public Debt in Pakistan” today. The event aimed to address the pressing issues related to privatization policies and public debt and their impact on workers’ […] Read more
Prevention Of Radicalization In Society Can Be Accomplished By Creating Work Opportunities: Speakers
Islamabad: Radicalization in society can be averted by providing employment opportunities for people, especially marginalized communities. These views were expressed by the speakers at a seminar held at Rawalpindi Press Club on Monday. Former Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Mohammad Azam said the government must build a strong socio-economic contract between the citizens and the state […] Read more
Bytes for All, Pakistan (B4A) releases annual Internet Landscape Report 2022; sheds light on evolving digital environment and human rights issues in Pakistan. Bytes for All, Pakistan (B4A), a prominent digital rights organization, is pleased to announce the launch of its flagship annual report, “Pakistan’s Internet Landscape report 2022. Report” The comprehensive report delves into […] Read more
ISLAMABAD: A one-day painting exhibition titled ‘Uks-e-Aman’ was organized by PeaceFlix in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and the Women Journalist Association of Pakistan on Thursday. Uks-e-Aman is a peace-building activity organized by peace-builder Asma Bashir Kundi as a member of the PeaceFlix initiative by Global Neighborhood for Media Innovation […] Read more
ISLAMABAD : At least 140 cases of threats and attacks against journalists, media professionals and media organizations were reported in Pakistan between May 2022 and March 2023, according to Freedom Network’s annual Pakistan Press Freedom Report. The report, which is released in connection with the World Press Freedom Day marked globally on May 3 […] Read more
ISLAMABAD: At least 140 cases of threats and attacks against journalists, media professionals and media organisations were reported in Pakistan over the past year, a report showed on Sunday, indicating an annual increase of over 60 per cent. The annual Pakistan Press Freedom Report, prepared by the media rights watchdog Freedom Network, showed that Islamabad […] Read more
ISLAMABAD: A group of several journalism and mass communications departments of universities from across Pakistan, independent digital media platforms, journalists’ associations, media rights groups, and civil society organizations and activists have launched the “Coalition Against Disinformation” (CAD) to defend public-interest journalism against threats to its credibility from various sources. The Coalition was established at […] Read more
ISLAMABAD : As part of a wider campaign against domestic violence, the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), in collaboration with UN Women, launched a ‘Policy Brief on Domestic Violence’ on Tuesday. The policy brief provides a detailed view of how domestic violence affects Pakistani citizens, particularly women. Furthermore, it analyses possible interventions that can […] Read more
The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), in collaboration with UNDP & UN Women, held a national conference and a ceremonial handover, to the Election Commission of Pakistan, of the proposed Code of Ethics to prohibit hate speech against women in politics in Islamabad on March 6th 2023. This national event was held […] Read more
Four-day capacity building workshop for Media Influencers conducted by Peace and Education Foundation (PEF) to promote peace and inter-religious harmony through different media platforms. Peace and Education Foundation (PEF) conducted a Four-day capacity building workshop for Media Influencers from February 9-12, in Islamabad. The workshop aimed to capacitate diverse group of Media Influencers representing print […] Read more
