International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: Global Observance Highlights Ongoing Struggles
By: Kashif Nawab The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is observed annually on May 17th to commemorate the World Health Organizations decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality…
The International Day of Light 2024: Embracing Illumination and Innovation
By: Sushma Aamir Today, May 16th, marks the annual celebration of the International Day of Light, a global initiative spotlighting the significance of light across scientific, cultural, and developmental spheres.…
Jaranwala’s Christians Demand Fair Treatment in Legal Quandary
News Desk On March 18, 2024, the Christian community in Jaranwala, Faisalabad, became entangled in a legal mire with the registration of an FIR against nine of its members. This…
Italian Civil Society Organizations Forge Path to Protect Persecuted Christians
News Desk Representatives from various civil society organizations convened at Palazzo Chigi on Monday, April 22nd, to meet with Dr. Davide Dionisi, the government’s special envoy for religious freedom. The…
YMCA Hosts Event Celebrating Nurses and Mothers
News Desk Lahore, 14.05.2024 The YMCA Hall in Lahore was abuzz with appreciation and recognition as prominent personalities from diverse backgrounds converged to honor nurses and mothers during a recent…
Pakistan Grapples with Bonded Labor Crisis: Ranked Eighth Globally
News Desk Multan, Pakistan – May 14, 2024 In a concerted effort to address the pervasive issue of bonded labor in Pakistan, the Voice of Voiceless organization took a significant…
Christian Student, Iman Mariyam, from LCWU Selected for Prestigious Global Exchange Program
News Desk Iman Mariyam, a dedicated Christian student of Gender & Development Studies at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), has been chosen as a principal candidate for the Global…
Celebrating International Nurses Day: Honoring Nurses Contributions Worldwide
By: Kashif Nawab International Nurses Day, commemorated annually on May 12th, stands as a significant occasion to pay homage to the indispensable role nurses play across the globe. Beyond mere…
Pakistan Faces Rice Export Ban Over Phytosanitary Failures
By: Khateeja Aftab, Aqsa Ali, Hassan Farooq (University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore) Pakistan’s Trade of rice with Russia, under fuel, after Russia imposed that they’ll stop importing rice…
NFIC Conference Advocates Timely Appointments to Strengthen Information Commissions: CPDI
News Desk Islamabad, May 10, 2024 The National Forum of Information Commissioners (NFIC) recently wrapped up a two-day conference in Lahore, focusing on bolstering the efficacy of Information Commissions nationwide.…