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…
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…
A shooting incident occurred at a school in Graz, Austria shortly before 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The death toll continues to rise: So far, at least nine deaths have been confirmed. Several of the injured are in critical condition. In addition to the nine dead, 28 injured people are currently being treated in hospitals. At…
Vienna: A two-day conference on “tolerance and non-discrimination,” organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the Finnish chairmanship of the OSCE, continued in Vienna, the capital of Austria. The event, attended by ambassadors, diplomats, and official representatives from 57 countries, discussed the protection of civil society in the OSCE area,…
Seminar Organized By Embassy of Pakistan and Vienna School of International Studies in Vienna on Challenges & Opportunities For Middle Powers In The Geopolitical Order, A large number of Ambassadors, included Ambassadors of Austria,China,Turkey, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mexico (CDA) and representatives from several embassies, UN diplomats, international students and the Pakistani community participated in the…
Islamabad: In a historic push for gender equality, Senator Zeeshan Khanzada introduced two landmark constitutional amendments aimed at ensuring women’s representation in Pakistan’s highest policymaking bodies – the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) and the Council of Common Interests (CCI) on 19th May, 2025. The twin bills, both titled the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2025, propose:1….
Cyber warfare has rapidly transitioned from a support function to a primary instrument of national strategy in modern conflicts. With its inherent advantages—low cost, deniability, and strategic precision—cyber operations have empowered states to disrupt adversary systems, manipulate narratives, and achieve political aims without conventional escalation. This has been evident in the cyber-heavy engagements seen in…
On the joyous occasion of Eid ul Fitr, His Excellency Faisal Butt, Ambassador at Large of the Republic of Liberland to Pakistan and Nepal, extends heartfelt greetings and warm wishes to the Muslim communities in Pakistan, Nepal, and around the world. Eid ul Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is a…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is arriving in Pakistan tomorrow on a 2-day visit. He will meet with the Pakistani leadership during the visit. According to the Foreign Office, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is arriving in Pakistan tomorrow. During his visit, he will meet with the Pakistani leadership and discuss the global political situation…
UNESCO, in collaboration with Media Foundation 360 and the Department of Digital Media, University of the Punjab, successfully organized the “Becoming a Trusted Voice: Media and Information Literacy Capacity-Building Workshop for Media Duty Bearers.” This initiative is part of UNESCO’s broader efforts to strengthen the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) framework in Pakistan and equip…
