LAHORE: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, on Saturday deplored that successive governments in Pakistan had shown little interest in improving the lives of ordinary citizens, saying policymaking remained trapped in “elite capture”. “Everything that is done is elitist to satisfy or protect industry or perhaps pressure groups, but...
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October 9, 2025October 9, 2025Pakistan
NCHR’s “Hackathon for Justice” concludes with an exciting finale
Islamabad, 9 October 2025: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and financed by the European Union (EU) under the Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project, concluded the first-ever “Rewiring Rights: Hackathon for Justice” with an exciting finale on Thursday. The four-day programme, organized with support from Accelerate Prosperity...
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National Seminar “Pakistan 2030: Challenges, Opportunities and New Paths” held at Rifaa International University
ISLAMABAD, September 24, 2015: Speakers at a seminar in the Riphah International University here on Wednesday called for creation of more provinces in the country with the aim of improving administration service delivery. The seminar titled “Imagine Pakistan 2030: Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward”, was organised by the All Pakistan Private Sector Universities of...
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September 14, 2025September 14, 2025Pakistan
Flood scare fades in south Punjab as rescue efforts go on
LAHORE: While water levels have begun to recede significantly in some areas of south Punjab, with the Jalalpur Pirwala and Alipur tehsils of Multan declared safe after a major flood wave passed through Head Panjnad, officials said evacuation and relief efforts continued from low-lying areas along the Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers. As many as...
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Muslims of America and NUST Sign MoU to Sponsor Underprivileged Pakistani Students
Washington, D.C. – September 13, 2025 — In a major step toward promoting educational opportunities for underprivileged youth in Pakistan, Muslims of America and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Washington, D.C. The partnership aims to fully sponsor 20 deserving students from underprivileged families...
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September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Pakistan, Uncategorized
CAF with collaboration of partner organizations hosts plantation drive under PM initiative “Aik Beti, Aik Shajar”
Climate Action Forum (CAF), with its Secretariat at the Institute of Rural Management (IRM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB), Capital Development Authority (CDA), and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), has organized a plantation drive at Trail 7, Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) under Prime Minister of...
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A Message from Gilgit Baltistan: Aspirations and Challenges on Pakistan’s Independence Day
Gilgit-Baltistan, a breathtakingly beautiful region in Northern Pakistan, is home to some of the world’s highest mountains, including K2, Nanga Parbat, and Rakaposhi. Our region is known for its stunning natural landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. We celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, but more significantly, we commemorate our own independence day on...
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August 7, 2025August 7, 2025Pakistan
25 Books Banned in Kashmir Including Works by Maulana Maududi, Ayesha Jalal, and Arundhati Roy
The Home Department of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir has imposed a ban on 25 books through an official government notification, citing their alleged promotion of a “false narrative,” “separatist ideology,” and “anti-state sentiments.” The move is being seen as yet another attempt by Indian authorities to control freedom of expression and restrict intellectual content in...
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July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Pakistan
KP Governor Calls for Youth-Led Peacebuilding at “Hum Pakistan” Seminar in Peshawar
Peshawar; July 17, 2025 – CHEF International, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the European Union (EU), and the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), organized a provincial-level seminar under its Hum Pakistan initiative titled “Role of Youth in Fostering National Cohesion and Prosperity in Pakistan” at Serena Hotel, Peshawar. The...
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July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Pakistan
Rizq Becomes Pakistan’s First Delegation to the Social Business Day in Dhaka,Championing Food Justice on a Global Stage
In a milestone moment for Pakistan’s social entrepreneurship landscape, Rizq led the country’s first national delegation to the 15th session of the internationally renowned Social Business Day in Dhaka, hosted by the Yunus Centre. Yunus Centre was founded by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus to promote his vision for social business and forge lasting, productive...