MSMEs: A Pillar of Pakistan’s Economy Amidst Challenges
By: Sushma Aamir Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) form a critical part of Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to economic development, job creation, and poverty alleviation. Ranging from micro-enterprises with…
Minority Leaders Condemn Mob Violence, Seek Urgent Legislative Measures
News Desk Lahore, June 26, 2024: Prominent leaders from various minority communities gathered at the Lahore Press Club to address the ongoing misuse of blasphemy laws, mob violence, and attacks…
HRCP Calls for Urgent Action as Heat Wave Claims 568 Lives in Karachi
News Desk Lahore, June 26, 2024: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm over reports from the Edhi Foundation indicating that 568 people have died in Karachi…
Judge Grants Bail to 52 Suspects in Sargodha Launching Case Amid Accusation of Sloppy Investigation
News Desk A judge in Sargodha, Punjab Province, has granted bail to 52 Muslims accused of killing a Christian man over a false blasphemy accusation. The decision, influenced by a…
Christian Man Arrested on Blasphemy Charges Amid Family Dispute in Okara
News Desk On June 23, Pakistani police arrested a Christian man in Okara, Punjab under blasphemy charges, allegedly as part of a property dispute with his siblings, spreading fear in…
Broad Condemnation and Calls for Reform Follow Mob Violence Against Minorities
News Desk Lahore, June 24, 2024: In a significant move, various leaders and members of the Punjab Assembly have strongly condemned the misuse of blasphemy laws, mob lynching, and violence…
Pakistan Catholic Bishops Condemn Mob Justice Incident in Swat
News Desk Lahore, June 25, 2024: The Pakistan Catholic Bishops Conference, through its Human Rights body, the National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP), has strongly condemned the lynching of…
Urgent Need for Comprehensive Reforms to Protect Minorities
By: Irfan James On June 23, 2024, Pakistan’s Defence Minister made an admission, acknowledging the state’s failure to protect its minority communities. This statement highlights a disturbing reality: minorities in…
International Anti-Drug Day: Pakistan’s Struggles and Successes in the Fight Against Narcotics
By: Shiba Gill The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26, is a global initiative established by the United Nations to highlight the societal…
Pakistan Rights Activists Welcome National Assembly’s Resolution to Protect Minorities, Call for Action Against Mob Violence
News Desk ISLAMABAD, June 23, 2024: The National Assembly of Pakistan has taken a decisive stance against the recent wave of mob lynching incidents across the nation, notably in Swat…