Activists Urge Pakistan to Enhance Compliance with UNCRPD for Disability Rights
News Desk ISLAMABAD: Disability rights activists have urged the Pakistani government to enhance compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and to ensure…
Karachi Demonstrators Decry Death Sentence for Christian Accused of Social Media Post
News Desk KARACHI: Members of the Christian community and civil society gathered in front of the Karachi Press Club (KPC) to protest the death sentence handed down to a Christian…
Journalists Trained on Sensitivity in Reporting Religious Minorities
News Desk Faisalabad, July 02, 2024: Awam Organization recently organized a comprehensive training session for journalists from print, electronic, and digital media. The session aimed to emphasize the importance of…
Champion of Change: An Exclusive Interview with International Award-Winner Sister Zeph, a Christian from Pakistan, on Empowering Women and Children
The White Post Special Q. Sister Zeph, can you tell us about your early life and the challenges you faced in school? I studied at Government Girls High School in…
Social and Legal Barriers: The Continuing Fight for Transgender Rights in Pakistan
By: Shireen Aslam Transgender issues and human rights are critical areas of focus globally, and Pakistan is no exception. Despite a predominantly conservative society, Pakistan has made significant strides in…
Exclusive Interview: Kashish on Overcoming Harassment and Societal Prejudices After Leaving Home – A Story of Resilience
The White Post Special Q: How did your family react when they discovered you were transgender? A: My family, especially my parents, reacted violently when they discovered I was transgender.…
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…