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Pakistan Army Launches Strong Retaliatory Strikes on Afghan Border
In a significant escalation of cross-border tensions, the Pakistan Army has launched a robust military operation against Afghan forces and militant groups, destroying multiple check posts, killing dozens of Afghan soldiers and militants, and capturing strategic positions, security sources confirmed on Thursday. The operation was initiated in response to what Pakistani security sources described as…
Redemption Pakistan Calls for the Complete Abolition of the Death Penalty: “It Protects No One”
Islamabad/Lahore : On the occasion of the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Redemption Pakistan organized a roundtable event bringing together religious leaders, lawyers, human rights activists, and journalists to call for the complete abolition of the death penalty in Pakistan. The event highlighted that the death penalty, rather than serving as a deterrent, perpetuates…
Pakistan: Redemption Pakistan Holds Focus Group Discussion as a Way Forward Towards ‘The Last Mile Fellowship’ Program
Lahore, Pakistan – Redemption Pakistan, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), organized a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as part of the preparatory phase for the upcoming “The Last Mile Fellowship” program – the first-of-its-kind fellowship in Pakistan addressing human rights and the abolition of the death penalty….
Hong Kong : 10th Belt and Road Summit set to shape the future through collaboration
The milestone 10th edition of the Belt and Road Summit to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (September 10-11) is set to ride on its achievements of the past decade while creating new collaborative opportunities for governments and businesses to capitalise on the development of the Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI). Jointly…
China: Solar power project transforms desert into energy hub
From September 16 to 17, 2025, the 10th Kubuqi International Desert Forum will convene in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Recently, reporters visited the Kubuqi Desert to investigate desertification control measures. Seen from the air, 196,000 solar panels stretch across the Kubuqi Desert in a striking horse-shaped mosaic, while on the ground, visitors to Chaideng…
Pakistan: Punjab MPs Commit to Address Forced Conversions and Minority Rights
Parliamentarians in Punjab, during the inaugural meeting of the Parliamentary Working Group on Minority Rights held in Lahore today, committed to addressing forced conversions, child marriages, discriminatory practices, and the broader challenges faced by religious minorities. The meeting, organized by the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) also brought together members of civil society to…
Pakistan: Ambassador-at-Large H.E. Faisal Butt Expresses Solidarity with Flood Victims
H.E.Faisal Butt, Ambassador-at-Large of the Republic of Liberland to Pakistan and Nepal, has extended heartfelt condolences and solidarity with the people of Pakistan who are suffering from the devastating floods that have recently struck various regions of the country. H.E. Ambassador Butt expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, displacement of families, and widespread…
PCHR Calls for Inclusive Pakistan: Ensuring Equality, Dignity, and Representation for All Citizens
Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) has called for renewed national efforts to build an inclusive Pakistan where citizens of all faiths and backgrounds can participate equally in society. Reaffirming its commitment to tolerance and respect, PCHR emphasized that social cohesion and national progress are only possible when no one is left behind. The media…
National Dialogue on Media and Information Literacy Framework Held in ISB
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, delivered the keynote address. He underscored the urgency of addressing the growing threats of misinformation and disinformation, calling for collective efforts to counter these challenges. Addressing the participant, he stated, “News verification is the biggest challenge of this era, and to tackle it, the…
Anti-Torture Training Toolkit & E-Course Launched by NCHR, JPP
The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture was marked in Lahore by a landmark event: the launch of “Reimagining State Responsibility: Training Manual for Torture Prevention” developed by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) in collaboration with Justice Project Pakistan (JPP) at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore. Organised in partnership with the Punjab Criminal…