ISLAMABAD, Sunday, March 16, 2025: A high-level stakeholders’ consultation on the development of a Child Protection Prevention Framework (CPPF) was held at the Child Protection Institute, organized jointly by Save the Children and UNICEF. The consultation brought together representatives from prominent civil society organizations, NADRA, the legal community, and service delivery organizations, emphasizing the urgent...
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In Pakistan, women face many challenges in areas like health, education, employment, and political representation. A national debate was organized in Islamabad under the auspices of the Center for Research and Dialogue.
Islamabad: In a national debate organized by the Center for Research and Dialogue on gender budgeting, speakers highlighted the issues faced by women in Pakistan in sectors like health, education, employment, and political representation, emphasizing gender budgeting as an effective solution to address these challenges. Speaking at the debate, Dr. Sajid Amin Javed stated that...
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NRKNA Hosts Delegation from District Umerkot, Sindh
In connection with its collaboration activities, the NRKNA was honored to welcome a diverse delegation from District Umerkot, Sindh, representing Civil Society Support Program, Umerkot Citizens Forum, District Women Group Umerkot, Sindh Abadbi Sangat, and other organizations. The delegation included members of various religious backgrounds, including the Muslims and Muslims. Chairman of NRKNA, Mr. Khurshid...
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November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Columns, society, Uncategorized
Bridging Cultures and Opportunities | Insights from Representing Pakistan at a Chinese Development Seminar
Fortunately, I had the opportunity to represent Pakistan as the youngest participant among sixteen attendees from various departments at a seminar hosted by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and China International Affairs from 10th to 24th October 2024. This event provided unique insights into China’s development and policies, and it was a privilege...
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September 15, 2024September 15, 2024MINORITIES, society
Pakistan Fails to Prevent Child Marriages and sexual exploitation of Christian and Hindu Girls
The ongoing case of Shifa Rafaqat, a 14-year-old student taken from her home in Sheikhupura on November 27, 2023, underscores Pakistan’s alarming failure to prevent child marriages and sexual exploitation of minor girls. Shaifa was taken by a neighbor, Najma Liaquat, who was later converted to Islam and married to 48-year-old Syed Shabbar Ali Gillani....
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In Pakistan, 2 crore people are unemployed and 34 lakh people are forced into forced labour
The Government of Pakistan is very welcoming and always open to discussions with the International Labour Organization. The country relies heavily export of textiles and no country would buy from Pakistan if there is forced labor, child labor, bonded labor, etc. in the supply chain, said Geir T. Tonstol, Country Director of ILO while having...
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January 16, 2024January 16, 2024MULTIMEDIA, society
Karachi: YouTube channel owner and reporter sentenced to 5 years in prison for blackmailing
In Karachi’s anti-terrorism court, the owner of the YouTube channel and the reporter were found guilty of blackmailing the owner of the clinic and receiving money. The accused were sentenced to 5.5 years imprisonment and a fine of 10.10 thousand rupees. The Anti-Terrorism Court pronounced the case against the reporter and the owner 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...