Washington, April 21, 2025, (TW) __ Washington-based World Kashmir Awareness forum (WKAF), an advocacy organization rented mobile digital advertising trucks displaying sharp messages around New York City and Washington, DC that exhorted the United Nations to implement its decades-old resolutions, particularly resolution # 47 which was adopted on April 21, 1948, with the full support...
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IFAD-financed project joins hands with KP-TEVTA and UET Peshawar to skill 60,000 rural youth and empower women
Peshawar, (TW) __ To expand economic opportunities for rural youth and accelerate sustainable livelihood transformation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a partnership agreement has been initiated by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-financed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Economic Transformation Project (KP-RETP), together with the KP Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (KP-TEVTA) and the University of Engineering...
The Government of Japan provides assistance to Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (TW) __ In light of humanitarian challenges in host communities, the Government of Japan has decided to provide USD 3 million to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. This significant contribution, which comes from Japan’s supplementary budget, will enhance UNHCR’s efforts to provide critical assistance to both refugees and their...
UNESCO leads dialogue on empowering district education managers in Pakistan
Islamabad, (TW) – In partnership with the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE), UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) and the Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (I-SAPS), successfully concluded a three-day national consultative workshop in Islamabad from 15 to 17 April 2025 to validate key research findings on the role of district education managers...
Professor Khurshid Ahmed was a Man with the Mission
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice April 15, 2025 It is He (Allah) who hath power over all things. And now he belongs to the ages. That characterization celebrates the death of Professor Khurshid Ahmed who enlightened and guided tens of thousands of Muslim youths in almost all continents of the world....
Junaid Ali BEM : A Visionary Leader and Architect of Compassion at Hope 4 Humanity
LONDON, (TW) __ JUNAID ALI BEM, A Visionary Leader and architect of Compassion is truly an example for the youngsters that with Hard Work, Passion, Commitment and dedication, the hieghts of Successes can be achieved. It is really a moment of proudest not only for him but us as a Pakistani, that how an overseas...
Justice System Reform in Focus at National Human Rights Conference
Islamabad, (TW) – The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is hosting a two-day national conference, “From Promise to Action: Advancing SDG 16 for Justice and Reform” in Islamabad. The event brings together senior government officials, human rights experts, members of the judiciary, and...
Peshawar Zalmi, UNHCR call for greater compassion towards Afghan refugees in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (TW) __ UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Peshawar Zalmi have entered a strategic partnership and have called for greater compassion towards Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan, urging that the situation of Afghan refugees be seen through a humanitarian lens. Peshawar Zalmi is the leading franchise of Pakistan Super League (PSL) cricket championship, which...
Barrister Hamid Bashani is no more
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & JusticeApril 9, 2025 Inna LillAllah-e-Wainna Ilaih-e-Rajioon! And, he has remained steadfast to his mission – an independent secular Kashmir. That characterization is a befitting tribute to Barrister Hamid Bashani, a person of decency, politeness, and kindliness. One may take an issue with his approach and disagree with...
Every day, 675 newborns and 27 mothers die in Pakistan – WHO calls for urgent action
Islamabad, Pakistan – On the occasion of World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on international and national partners to urgently invest in reducing maternal and newborn deaths as a crucial necessity for the prosperity of Pakistan and the region. Every day, 675 babies under 1 month and 27 mothers die from...









