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Policy Makers Urged to Support Grassroot Communities to End AIDS: UNAIDS Report

By: Asim Nawaz Abbasi LONDON/GENEVA: Empowering grassroots communities...

Equitable Reforms Needed for Country’s Idle Youth: Pasha

OUR CORRESPONDENT ISLAMABAD: Renowned Economist, Dr Hafiz A...

YOUTH

Opinions

WOMEN

Afghan women express gratitude for Pakistan’s welcoming hospitality towards refugees

STAFF REPORTER KARACHI: Afghan women praised Pakistan’s hospitality for refugees before their repatriation to their country and also thanked the Pakistani government for hosting them for nearly two decades. While talking to the media, Afghan...

Domestic Abuse Through a Feminist Lens: Unveiling the Power Imbalance

By: Fakhar-un-Nisa Domestic abuse is a pervasive issue that transcends geographical borders, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. It is a form of violence that has afflicted societies for centuries. Examining domestic abuse from a feminist...

Women Deliver 2023 Conference Concludes, Pledging Global Commitments for Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment

By: Asim Nawaz Abbasi Kigali, Rwanda: The Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) concluded in Kigali, Rwanda, after a week of productive discussions and commitments. Over 6,300 feminists, 100+ journalists and content creators, 600 scholars,...

Empowered Girls from African Nations Call for Action to End Violence at Women Deliver Conference in Kigali

By: Asim Nawaz KIGALI, RWANDA: Girls hailing from Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Niger took center stage at a Women Deliver side event hosted by World Vision...

PAKISTAN

Jubilee Life Insurance Marks 5-Year Milestone in Empowering Youth through Enterprise Challenge Pakistan

WEB DESK KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan's largest private sector insurance company, proudly celebrated its 5th consecutive year of collaboration with SEED Ventures on the Enterprise Challenge Pakistan (ECP), the country's premier business challenge...

Pak Olive National Gala 2023 Concludes in Islamabad

OUR CORRESPONDENT In a concerted effort to raise awareness about the quality standards in the Virgin Olive Oil industry, a Virgin Olive Oil Organoleptic Competition recently took center stage, spotlighting excellence and fostering a...

‘Yardimeli Pakistan’ Empowers Orphans with Education Scholarships

OUR CORRESPONDENT RAWALPINDI: In a heartwarming initiative aimed at supporting the education of underprivileged orphans, Yardimeli Pakistan orchestrated an impactful Orphanage Education Support Program in Marir Chowk, Rawalpindi. The program saw the distribution of...

Pakistan Customs Seizes Cigarettes Worth Rs.156 Million in Anti-Smuggling Operation

WEB DESK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Customs claimed to have seized 8,157,200 sticks of cigarettes worth Rs.156 million during the period from October 30, 2023, to November 05, 2023.  According to a report special teams of customs...

HEALTH

Policy Makers Urged to Support Grassroot Communities to End AIDS: UNAIDS Report

By: Asim Nawaz Abbasi LONDON/GENEVA: Empowering grassroots communities around the globe can end AIDS, UNAIDS, Let Communities Lead, report urged governments across the world. The report that launched just before World AIDS Day (December, 1)...

EU reaffirms its commitment to address malnutrition in Sindh

STAFF REPORTER KARACHI: In response to the rising malnutrition crisis in Sindh, a two-year support action, funded by the European Union, aimed at strengthening community-based organizations in 5 districts of Sindh to combat malnutrition...

PILL and STMU Collaborate to Promote Mental Health as a Basic Human Right on World Mental Health Day

STAFF REPORTER ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) and its partner organizations, in collaboration with Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU), orchestrated a unique hybrid event to commemorate World Mental Health Day 2023....

Health Experts Urge Government Action on Warning Labels for Unhealthy Foods

STAFF REPORTER ISLAMABAD: Health experts urged the government to introduce front-of-pack nutrition labels and warnings on ultra-processed foods. These products, which are often loaded with sugar, salt, saturated fats, transfats, and additives, have been...

LAST COME

SPORTS

Cadbury Dairy Milk Collaborates with PCB and Khelo Kricket to Empower Women Cricketers

By: Muhammad Saad ISLAMABAD: Cricket stands as one of the...

Melbourne Stars Introduces Pakistan Bay For Three MCG Games

By: Muhammad Saad Abbasi MELBOURNE: Melbourne Stars introduces Pakistan Bay...

RISJA Honors Senior Journalist Faheem Anwar Khan for Outstanding Contributions

STAFF REPORTER ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA) celebrated...

Shahram Changezi wins Texas Open Snooker Championship 2023

STAFF REPORTER HOUSTON: Shahram Changezi, Pakistan's accomplished snooker player and...

INTERNATIONAL

Unraveling the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Navigating the Current Quagmire

By: Hamna Masood The Israel-Palestine conflict is a deeply rooted...

Global Report Exposes Dire Funding Gap: Only 0.2% Allocated to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Alarming Rise in Gender-Related Killings Also Revealed By: Asim...

Peronism vs Milei: The New Battle for Argentina’s Future

By: Eman Fatima & others The win of Javier Milei...

Asia-Pacific Conference Unites Perspectives: Youth and Leaders Champion Inclusive Development Goals

By: Asim Nawaz Abbasi BANGKOK: Participants of the Seventh Asian and...

Environment

Minister calls for collective action to pressing climate change challenges

By: Faheem Anwar ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Dr Kausar Abdullah Malik, emphasized the need for collective efforts to address...

Cheezious Partners with WWF to Combat Food Loss and Waste on International Awareness Day

STAFF REPORTER LAHORE: Cheezious, a leading name in the food industry, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)...