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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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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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Regulatory Imperatives for Naswar, Smokeless Tobacco and Nicotine Pouches in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Examination

Smokeless tobacco consumption, particularly Naswar, has gained significant prevalence in Pakistan, posing grave threats to public health. There is an urgent need to investigate the comprehensive regulation of Naswar, delving into the critical aspects surrounding Naswar and other forms of smokeless tobacco products. Smokeless tobacco consumption, specifically the use of Naswar, has been a long-standing...

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A Christmas ceremony was organized for Christian children in a mosque in Abbottabad

A Christmas ceremony was organized for Christian children in a mosque in Abbottabad, in which the Muslim students of the madrassa presented school bags and Christmas gifts to the Christian children. The ceremony was organized by the students of Madani Jamia Masjid and Madrasah Tartil-ul-Qur’an with the support of Rahmat Lal Alamin Authority and peace...

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Haryali Hubs saved 217.4 tonnes of valuable waste from reaching landfills

Haryali Hubs saved 217.4 tonnes of valuable waste from reaching landfills across four UCs in Karachi, initiating a trend in waste sorting jobs and offering direct livelihood opportunities to 76 local residents. Urban centers such as Karachi ought to implement recycling systems, and the Haryali Hub serves as a platform to understand the recycling of...

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Rising Attacks on Ahmadiyya Worship Places Demand Urgent Action

On 24.09.2023, in a continuous barrage of attacks the Punjab Police officials has yet again desecrated an another Ahmadiyya place of worship in Bedaadpur Wirkan near Muridke in District Sheikhupura. The police destroyed the minarets of the said place of worship during night time. On 28.08.2023 the TLP carried out a huge protest consisting of...

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HRCP conference calls for the empowerment of marginalised groups in political and electoral arenas

A national conference held by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom – Pakistan (FNF), has called for extensive reforms to improve the political and electoral participation of marginalised groups, including women, transgender persons, persons with disabilities and religious minorities. In his welcome address, HRCP secretary-general...

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Actions to prevent the persecution of Christians in Pakistan demanded

  A delegation facilitated by the Association of Pakistani Christians had a meeting with diplomats including Vice Ambassador Mr. Masood Gul and commercial counselor Mr. Khalid Hanif at the Embassy of Pakistan in Rome. The delegation comprising Pastor Justin Bhatti, Joseph Jansen, Ayyaz Gulzar, Mirjam Bos, and Pervaiz raised their concerns over the multiple attacks...

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Minority Rights Activists and Civil Society Demand Justice for Barbaric Attack on Churches and Homes of Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan

Across Pakistan, a chorus of protests, demonstrations, and press conferences echoed the collective demand for justice in the wake of a shocking and brutal attack on religious minority. On August Minority Rights Activists and Civil Society Demand Justice for Barbaric Attack on Churches and Homes of Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan16, 2023, an unfortunate incident unfolded...