YOUTH
Health Advocates Call for Immediate Review of Heated Tobacco Products Approval in Pakistan
STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD: Concerns mount as health advocates raise red flags over the...
Opinions
WOMEN
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...
Legal Framework of Feminism in Pakistan
By: Maira Nadeem
The legal framework regarding feminism in Pakistan involves various legislation and constitutional provisions anticipated at promoting gender equality, protecting women's rights, and addressing gender-based discrimination.
Liberal feminism, Radical feminism, Black feminism, Marxist...
Pakistan Launches ‘Women on Wheels’ Program, Empowering 22,000 Women with Affordable Vehicles
STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking move to empower women and promote their participation in society, Pakistan's federal government has introduced the 'Women on Wheels' program. Under this initiative, 22,000 women working in the...
PAKISTAN
Yardimeli Türkiye Delegation Pledges Strong Support for Humanitarian Efforts in Pakistan
By: Asim Nawaz
ISLAMABAD: In a remarkable display of solidarity and support, a two-member delegation from Yardimeli Türkiye embarked on a four-day visit to Pakistan to oversee the inspiring humanitarian activities of its...
KP Assembly Leads in Transparency, Sindh Assembly Excels in Productivity: PILDAT Analysis
STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) has unveiled a comprehensive analysis of the performance of four Provincial Assemblies in Pakistan, shedding light on significant disparities in transparency, productivity,...
Senior Journalist Faheem Anwar Takes Helm as Chairman of Yardimeli Pakistan, Strengthening Pakistan-Turkey Philanthropic Ties
STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD: The Board of Governors (BoG) of the Turkey-Pakistan non-governmental organization Yardimeli, a prominent charitable organization, convened in Islamabad on Thursday to elect senior journalist and social worker Muhammad Faheem Anwar as...
15th National Assembly’s Actions Undermined Democracy’s Core in Pakistan
By: Faheem Anwar
ISLAMABAD: A recent analysis by PILDAT sheds light on how the conclusion of the 15th National Assembly has left Pakistan's democracy in a precarious state, resembling its vulnerability at the time...
HEALTH
DeafTawk and Sightsavers Continues to Support entrepreneurs with disabilities
STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD: DeafTawk, a pioneering Pakistani startup committed to improving the lives of the deaf community, Sightsavers, an international organization dedicated to preventing avoidable blindness and promoting disability inclusion welcomed the second cohort...
PILL to Take Landmark Initiative for Suicide Prevention in Pakistan
STAFF REPORTER
KARACHI: The Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), the National Centre for Research on Suicide Prevention, the Health Department Government of Sindh, and the University of Manchester are proudly launching the...
Sightsavers Calls World Leaders for Disability Inclusive Approach Towards Achieving SDGs
STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD: Demanding a transformative and accelerated action that is inclusive of people with disabilities and in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Sightsavers calls upon political...
Challenged or Re-challenged
By: Arisha Irshad Ali
Pakistan is experiencing tremendous inflation, as evidenced by the country's high percentage of poverty and scarcity of essentials. Due to their fixed incomes, low- and middle-class families are more likely...
SPORTS
World’s Largest Women’s Marathon Invites Pakistani Women to Join Virtual Race
By: Mehwish Qamas Khan
ISLAMABAD: The Nagoya Women’s Marathon, known...
Asian Games Launch Legacy Inspired Hangzhou Charms Short Film
By: Faheem Anwar Khan
Hangzhou: The Hangzhou Asian Games launched...
Government Commits to Uplifting Late Porter’s Family and Empowering Porters Through New Initiatives
By: Muhammad Faheem Anwar
ISLAMABAD: In a heartfelt display of...
Commissioner and Chairman of Rawalpindi Gymkhana Club Inaugurate State-of-the-Art Grass Court, Unveil New Facilities
By: Faheem Anwar Khan
Rawalpindi: In an exciting development, Commissioner...
INTERNATIONAL
Commonwealth Senior Officials and Youth Leaders Unite in Preparation for Landmark Youth Minister’s Meeting
By: Sarmad Shahbaz
LONDON: Senior officials and emerging leaders from...
Ghanaian NGO HRRG Receives Top UN Global Entreps Award for Advocacy Excellence
By: Asim Nawaz
GHANA: In a momentous achievement, Human Rights...
IAS 2023 Conference Highlights Australia’s Progress Against HIV and Urges Global Efforts
By: Asim Nawaz
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: The 12th IAS Conference on...
Women Deliver 2023 Conference Concludes, Pledging Global Commitments for Gender Equality and Youth Empowerment
By: Asim Nawaz Abbasi
Kigali, Rwanda: The Women Deliver 2023...
Environment
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)...
River Delta Communities Unite to Combat Climate Crisis at UN-CCRD Event
STAFF REPORTER
ISLAMABAD: A mere 0.5% of Earth's water is both usable and not categorized as freshwater. The pervasive influence of climate change poses a...