ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday called for making full use of opportunities to strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations and stressed the need for promoting unity among Muslim countries. He made these remarks after receiving the credentials of Pakistan’s new ambassador to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, at a ceremony. Pezeshkian described Pakistan as a “brotherly country”...
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Pakistan ready to extend cooperation with Iran in all fields, Naqvi tells Iranian counterpart
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan was ready to extend cooperation with Iran in all fields. He made the remarks as he met with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who is currently in Pakistan on an official visit. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Federal Constabulary presented a guard of honour to the visiting...
Dar hails Canadian FM’s visit as ‘important milestone’, says economic cooperation a key priorit
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday hailed the visit of Canada’s FM Anita Anand as an “important milestone” in bilateral ties, stressing that economic cooperation remained a “key priority”. He made the remarks during a joint press briefing with Anand, who arrived in Islamabad earlier in the day. “Her visit is...
Pakistan’s First-Ever Shadow Policy Initiative a Historic Step: Zahid Iqbal Chaudhry
Former FPCCI Vice President lauds FPCCI & EPBD for presenting evidence-based, business-friendly and people-centric economic roadmap Islamabad (26 May ) Former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Zahid Iqbal Chaudhry, has paid rich tribute to the Economic Policy & Business Development (EPBD) Think Tank for presenting Pakistan’s first-ever...
Religious Scholar Denies Sectarian Allegations, Calls for Fair Investigation Amid Rising Social Media Tensions
Recent controversy surrounding religious scholar Hafiz Dildar has raised serious concerns regarding misinformation and sectarian polarization on social media. According to supporters and available speech recordings, Hafiz Dildar did not target the entire Shia community in his public address. Instead, he strongly condemned individuals responsible for allegedly posting abusive content against respected Sunni religious figures...
PJN policy analysis report urges revision of PECA 2016
Peace & Justice Network (PJN) has released a comprehensive policy analysis urging the government to adopt a rights-based approach in reforming the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, highlighting concerns over digital rights and civil liberties. The report argues that while combating cybercrime is a legitimate policy goal, the current framework prioritises enforcement at...
Christian Community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Unanimously Calls for New Comprehensive Christian Marriage Legislation
A provincial consultation on the Christian Marriage Act was organized in Peshawar by the National Commission for Human Rights in collaboration with Blue Veins, bringing together clergy members from different churches, women, girls, human rights activists, media representatives, members of the Provincial Assembly, legal experts, and representatives of minority communities to discuss the urgent need...
Provincial Consultation Calls for Urgent Progress on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Marriage Restraint Bill
A high-level provincial consultation was convened in Peshawar to deliberate on the passage of long pending Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2019. The consultation was jointly organized by Blue Veins, Directorate General of Law and Human Rights, Child Protection and Welfare Commission, National Commission for Human Rights, End Violence Against Women and Girls Alliance,...
Threats to Press Freedom in Pakistan Are Deeply Concerning, DigiMAP
Islamabad: While World Press Freedom Day is being observed globally today, it is deeply concerning that the situation of press freedom and freedom of expression in Pakistan continues to deteriorate. Various forms of media restrictions, growing economic hardships faced by journalists, increasing pressure on online media, and laws that limit freedom of expression reflect alarming...
Pakistani-Origin World Bank Advisor Tariq Malik Recognized Among World’s Top 25 Experts
Tariq Malik, a Pakistani-origin global expert, former Chairman of NADRA, and currently an advisor to the World Bank, has been internationally recognized as one of the top 25 experts in the field of digital identity and public infrastructure. In acknowledgment of his expertise, services, and contributions, his name has been included among the world’s leading...