Human Rights Day Spotlights the Plight of Religious Minorities, Urging Reforms in Pakistan
On December 10th, 2023, Minority Rights Activists highlighted the plight of religious minorities during a nationwide protest commemorating International Human Rights Day. The demonstrations brought attention to severe human rights…
ALLIANCE FOR DIVERSITY AND PLURALISM IN MEDIA (ADPM) STATEMENT ON THE 16TH AUGUST, JARANWALA ANTI-CHRISTIAN MOB VIOLENCE.
The Alliance for Diversity and Pluralism in Media (ADPM) strongly condemns the ruthless attacks on the Christian community of Jaranwala on August 16. The incident reflects the height of intolerance…
PAKISTANI CHRISTIAN DIASPORA URGES AUTHORITIES TO PROTECT MINORITIES FROM VIOLENCE AND INTIMIDATION OVER BLASPHEMY ALLEGATIONS
Press Release Pakistan 30 September 2023, the authorities must take measures to protect minorities from intimidation, violence, arbitrary arrests and detentions, and fabricated blasphemy accusations in Pakistan. This was emphasized…
Ways to Teach Kids About Diversity on World Children’s Day in Pakistan
By: Rachel Sammar World Children’s Day is a significant occasion to promote children’s rights, education, and well-being worldwide. In Pakistan, a nation abundant in cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity, it…
Protesters Demand Justice Over Blasphemy Allegations in Peshawar
Peshawar, Pakistan (AP) Police in Peshawar arrested a man accused of committing blasphemy, on Tuesday, thwarting a mob that had gathered to lynch him, according to authorities. The man, identified…
The Climate Clock: A Global Wake-Up Call in Union Square
By: Saima Sammar Global warming, first identified by scientists in the early 20th century, emerged through detailed analyses of temperature shifts, precipitation changes, and extreme weather events. Over time, climate…
Workshop on Climate Change Concludes in Lahore
LAHORE: News Desk A three-day workshop addressing ecological crises and climate change challenges in Pakistan concluded on Sunday at the Lahore YMCA. The event was organized by the Lahore YMCA…
How Echo Chambers Shape Social Perceptions and Fuel Divides
By: Hammad Ahmad What does it feel like to hear only your voice? How does it feel when you believe you are always right because the people around you follow…
Experts Urge PM to Take Urgent Measures Against Smog in Pakistan
By: Asif Mehmood A group of 27 air quality experts in Pakistan has written a letter to the Prime Minister, calling for immediate and strategic measures to combat the worsening…
Pakistan Moves to Ban Illegal VPNs Amid Security and Ethical Concerns
Islamabad: News Desk In a significant development, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has urged the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block all unauthorized Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in the country.…
From Violence to Justice: Urgent Reforms Needed for Trans Rights
By: Sabrina Alexander The assault on Dolphin Ayan, a trans artist, has spotlighted the pervasive violence and humiliation faced by the transgender community. The attack, recorded and circulated on social…
Archbishop of Canterbury Announces Resignation Amid Smyth Report Fallout
LONDON: News Desk The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, announced his resignation on Tuesday, stating that the decision was in the “best interests of the Church of England.” This development…
Empowering Minority Youth: 8 Initiatives Changing Lives in Pakistan
By: Rachel Sammar Pakistan’s minority youth are stepping into leadership roles, thanks to new initiatives that provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, despite the longstanding challenges they face in…