International Day of the Girl Child: Confronting Gender-Based Barriers in Pakistan
By: Rachel Sammar The International Day of the Girl Child, observed annually on October 11, brings global attention to ...
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Choir Voices to Pop Sensations: The Benjiman Sisters Who Shaped Pakistani Pop Music
The White Post Special In the late 1970s and early 1980s, when Pakistan’s music industry was dominated by classical ...
International Teachers’ Day in Pakistan: Honoring Educators Amidst Challenges and Opportunities
By: Arooj Shafique Every year on October 5th, countries around the world celebrate International Teachers' Day, a moment to ...
International Day of Non-Violence: A Reflection on Pakistan’s Struggles and the Path to Peace
By: Zara Amoon October 2nd marks the International Day of Non-Violence, a global observance dedicated philosophy of peaceful resistance. ...
Christian Girl allegedly Abducted and Raped in Bahawalpur
News Desk Bahawalpur: A 17-year-old Christian girl was abducted and gang-raped for 10 days in Hasilpur, Bahawalpur District, Punjab ...
Experts Urge Immediate Action on Climate-Smart Financing in Pakistan
News Desk Islamabad, September 24, 2024: A high-level consultative session on “Climate Change and the Importance of Climate-Smart Financing” ...
Remembering the Martyrs: Peshawar’s All Saints Church Marks 11th Anniversary of Tragic Twin Suicide Bombing
News Desk Peshawar, KP: On September 22, 2024, the Christian community of Pakistan gathered to mark the 11th anniversary ...
Bridging the Gap Between National Climate Policies and Local Action in Pakistan
By: Saima William Pakistan has made noteworthy progress in addressing climate change by formulating comprehensive policies and frameworks. These ...
CPDI Hosts Key Event on Police Reform in Lahore
News Desk Lahore, 14 September 2024: The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) convened a significant event focused ...
EU Envoy Stresses Importance of Religious Tolerance During Pakistan Visit
News Desk Islamabad, 13 September 2024: Ambassador Frans van Daele, the European Union’s Special Envoy for the promotion of ...
U.S. Elections and Pakistan’s Reality: Why Change Must Be Homegrown
By: Augustine Gill As the sun rises on Election Day in California, the world watches with anticipation. U.S. elections...
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Art, Advocacy, and Activism: Transgender Figures Transform Pakistan’s Social Landscape
By: Sabrina Alexander In Pakistan, a country where traditional norms often dominate societal expectations, members of the transgender community...
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CPDI Calls for National and Regional Efforts to Combat Smog and Air Pollution
Islamabad: News Desk The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), a non-profit organization focused on climate action, has...
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Beyond Convictions: Why Justice for Shama and Shehzad Must Address Systemic Failures
By: Augustine Gill The murder of Shama and Shehzad Masih, a Christian couple in Pakistan, is a tragedy that...
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