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…
Italian Roundtable on Religious Freedom Participates in UN Event on Religious Persecution
News Desk Geneva, March 11, 2025 Professor Shahid Mobeen, President of the Italian Consultation for Religious Freedom or Belief, addressed a side event during the 58th session of the Human…
Ten Years After the Youhanabad Church Attacks: Families Remember Their Loved Ones, Faith Remains Strong
By: Kashif Nawab A decade has passed since the tragic twin suicide bombings at Christ Church and St. John’s Catholic Church in Youhanabad on March 15, 2015—one of the deadliest…
Navigating the Digital Minefield: The Growing Impact of Social Media Misinformation in Pakistan
By: Luqman Ahmad Khan In recent years, social media has transformed the landscape of communication and information-sharing worldwide. In Pakistan, where internet access is rapidly expanding, platforms like Facebook, Twitter,…
Government Urged to Institutionalize Aid for Minority Religious Festivals
News Desk Lahore: March 12, 2025 As the Pakistani government rolls out its annual Ramadan relief package, minority leaders are urging similar support for religious minorities during their respective holy…
Opinion: Rethinking the Aurat March: A Feminist Movement or a Diversified Agenda?
By: Zainab Anique The Aurat March in Pakistan has evolved beyond its original feminist ideals to include advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and other marginalized groups. While inclusivity remains a crucial…
Pakistani Christian Community in the Netherlands Unites for Women’s Rights on International Women’s Day
News Desk Netherlands: March 09, 2025 The Pakistani Christian community in the Netherlands marked International Women’s Day with a conference highlighting the resilience of women worldwide, particularly those facing discrimination…
Women’s Day Seminar Calls for Stronger Legal Protections and Gender Equality
News Desk Faisalabad: March 09, 2025 In a powerful gathering on International Women’s Day, panelists and activists urged the government to implement stronger legal protections for women’s rights. They highlighted…