Policy Dialogue Highlights Gaps in Disability Rights Implementation in Lahore
News Desk PR Lahore, March 30, 2026: A policy dialogue hosted by the Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) brought together lawmakers, legal experts, and disability rights advocates to…
PCBC and NCJP Call for Review of Underage Marriage Verdict
News Desk Lahore, March 28, 2026: The Pakistan Catholic Bishops Conference (PCBC) and the National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) have expressed concern over a recent verdict by the…
Civil Society Calls for Legal Clarity After Child Marriage Verdict
News Desk PR Lahore, March 28, 2026: A press conference held at the Lahore Press Club on Saturday brought together civil society representatives, human rights activists, and minority leaders who…
Obituary: Remembering Afzal Jacob (1955–2026): A Life Devoted to Education and Service
By: Hameed Henry In the passing of Afzal Jacob, after a brief illness on 8th March 2026, the academic circle and the Christian community lost an iconic teacher and social…
Why Youth Collaboration, Not Policy Alone, Will Shape the Future
By: Ateer Bhatti Books were my first windows to the world. My grandfather and father—both no longer with us—were devoted readers, and their love of words became my inheritance. Reading…
Vatican Appoints Bishop Khalid Rehmat as Archbishop of Lahore
News Desk: The Holy See has officially announced the appointment of Khalid Rehmat as the new Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lahore, marking a significant development for the Catholic Church…
Women Journalists in Pakistan Continue to Face Multiple Professional Challenges
By: Zara Amoon Women journalists in Pakistan continue to encounter a range of professional challenges, including gender discrimination, workplace harassment, safety risks, and limited representation in media organizations. Despite the…
Minority Forum Pakistan Raises Concerns Over Forced Conversions on Women’s Day
News Desk Lahore PR: March 08, 2026 Minority Forum Pakistan on Saturday expressed concern over continued incidents of forced religious conversions and marriages involving minority girls in the country, calling…
Unseen Bondages: Why Many Pakistani Women Still Struggle to Choose for Themselves
“A Women’s Day reflection on social pressure, reproductive choices, and the gap between rights and reality” By: Naina Samson Marriage in Pakistan takes many forms, yet in most cases family…
Why Pakistan Needs a Dual Vote for Minorities
By: Riaz Anjum In Pakistan, the Constitution guarantees the protection of minorities and their meaningful participation in political life. Yet, the current system for reserved seats in the National and…