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…
Minority Leaders Condemn CDA Over Unpaid Wages, Sudden Dismissals
News Desk Islamabad, March 30, 2025: Leaders of the All Pakistan Minorities Movement have strongly condemned the Capital Development Authority (CDA) over the termination of daily wage workers and unpaid…
Academic Harmony Conference Highlights Educational Progress at Mazenod College
News Desk Lahore: March 27, 2025: An academic harmony conference was held at Mazenod College, Youhanabad, focusing on the significance of education within the Christian community and the evolving challenges…
AI and Social Responsibility: Are We Programming Prejudice into Machines?
By: Hammad Ahmad Stereotypes have long influenced societal perceptions, shaping biased and preconceived opinions about individuals and communities. According to Merriam-Webster, a stereotype is a standardized mental picture held by…
World Theatre Day 2025: Can Pakistan Rekindle Its Theatrical Glory?
By: Nasir Jamil As the world marks World Theatre Day on March 27, Pakistan’s theatrical heritage finds itself at a crossroads between revival and persistent challenges. Established in 1961 by…
Christian Worker Critically Injured in Workplace Attack in Sheikhupura
News Desk Sheikhupura, Pakistan: A 22-year-old Christian man, Waqas Masih, remains in critical condition after being attacked at his workplace, allegedly over religious differences. The incident occurred on March 21,…
Church and Civil Society Collaborate to Promote Women’s Rights in Lahore
News Desk Lahore: The Catholic Women’s Organization (CWO) Lahore, in collaboration with several faith-based and social organizations, marked International Women’s Day with a large-scale event at the Renewal Center in…
YDA and CAPC Mark International Women’s Day with Call for Gender Equality
News Desk Islamabad: Youth Development Association (YDA), in collaboration with Community Awareness and Participation Council (CAPC), marked International Women’s Day with a program at the Community Development Center in G-8,…
Minority Representation Through the Lens of Census Data
By: Azam Mairaj According to the records of the Ministry of Statistics, the total minority population in West Pakistan was 970,476 in the 1951 census, out of which 369,831 were…
Hope for Khushpur: Combating Climate Change’s Impact on Farming
By: Kashif Nawab A major restoration initiative has been launched to rehabilitate agricultural land in Khushpur, a historic 125-year-old Christian village in Chak No. 51 GB, severely affected by climate…
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Stronger Global Action on Religious Freedom
News Desk Geneva, March 11, 2025 A side event at the 58th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council has brought renewed attention to the persecution of religious…