Kasur Christian Trader Claims Police Involvement in Forced Payment and Intimidation
LAHORE: Report by: Luqman Ahmad Khan A Christian livestock trader, Sabir Masih, has accused police officers and accomplices of abducting and extorting him in a shocking incident that raises serious…
Slavery in the Shadows: How Poverty Fuels Exploitation in Pakistan
By: Zara Amoon Slavery, though officially outlawed, continues to persist in Pakistan in alarming forms, including bonded labor, child labor, and forced domestic work. Despite national and international commitments to…
Lahore Hosts Vibrant Musical Night Honoring Rising Stars
Lahore: News Desk A musical and cultural extravaganza, organized by Sunny Gill Masih Entertainment, took place at the Pearl Continental Hotel, showcasing remarkable performances by emerging singers and artists. The…
The Problem Lies Elsewhere: A Critical Look at Pakistan’s HIV/AIDS Crisis
By: Hammad Ahmad December 1st marks World AIDS Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, its symptoms, preventive measures, and the importance of tackling this devastating disease.…
Ending AIDS by 2030: Rights-Based Policies Highlighted on World AIDS Day
By: James Rehmat World AIDS Day is commemorated annually on December 1, offering a platform to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, support individuals living with the virus, and honor…
Art and Dialogue Drive Peacebuilding Efforts in Punjab
November 23, 2024: Reported by: Neelam Shahzadi National Dialogue Forum (NDF) in partnership with National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), and The Asia Foundation, hosted “Hum Hain Pakistani,” a community event…
Are Minority Populations in Pakistan Being Accurately Reflected?
By: Mariam Mairaj The underreported issue of “paper genocide”—the alleged systematic undercounting of Christian and Scheduled Caste Hindu populations in Pakistan’s national census—has sparked concern among minority rights activists. At…
Smog in Pakistan: A Growing Threat to Health, Environment, and Economy
By: Manoorma Mushtaq Smog has become one of Pakistan’s most alarming environmental and public health crises, driven by rapid urbanization and unchecked industrial expansion. The thick haze that blankets cities…
Pakistan’s Renewed Focus on Gender-Based Violence Ahead of Beijing +30
By: James Rehmat The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, observed globally from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human…
Christian Mother’s Death Sentence in Pakistan Prompts International Alarm
Washington, D.C: News Desk The US Congressman Clay Higgins has called on President Joe Biden and President-Elect Donald J. Trump to intervene in the case of Shagufta Kiran, a Christian…