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 civil society representatives to discuss...
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 has been taking place since...
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 his viewpoint, but he remained...
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 preventable complications in Pakistan, amounting...
Aid cuts threaten fragile progress in ending maternal deaths, UN agencies warn
Countries must recommit to ending deaths in childbirth amid major headwinds GENEVA/NEW YORK, – Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy and childbirth, according to a major new report released today, but United Nations (UN) agencies highlight the threat of major backsliding as unprecedented aid cuts take effect around the world. Released on World Health Day, the UN report, Trends...
Pak Friends Austria organized 23rd March Pakistan Day and annual Eid Milan party in Vienna
VIENNA : Pak Friends Austria organized 23rd March Pakistan Day and annual Eid Milan party in Vienna on Sunday, April 6 at 1 pm in the local hall. In which the Pakistani community and the international community from England, Germany, Italy and various cities of Austria, Salzburg, Linz, Graz participated in the event in groups along with their families. Women,...
Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo joined West Indies Champions in the WCL
London, United Kingdom : The World Championship of Legends Season 2 is on the marquee journey of featuring former prominent international players in the era of Legends Cricket. Adding to the lineup including cricketing greats to take the field again, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron pollard now will rejoin professional T20 Cricket through West Indies Champions. However, coming back to represent...
The Citizens Foundation (TCF) USA hosted Iftar Gala in Tribeca
Tribeca, USA : The Citizens Foundation (TCF) USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education to underprivileged children in Pakistan hosted the Iftar Gala in Tribeca which is sponsor by Laxmi. As the spirit of Ramadan fills hearts with generosity and compassion, Laxmi, as part of its CSR initiative continues its commitment to support communities through its annual Rice Donation...
Nowruz celebrates in UNO VIENNA AUSTRIA.
Vienna : Nowruz means ‘new day’ in Persian and is the most important festival of the year in Iran. It is also celebrated in a number of other countries across the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, the Balkans and East Africa, and dates back at least 3,000 years. The holiday has changed over the thousands of years that it...
Let Manoj Sinha Acknowledge the Reality of Kashmir
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice April 2, 2025 On April 2, 2025, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Indian occupied Kashmir made a public pronouncement that there was no need for the United Nations office now in Srinagar, citing “improved conditions” in the occupied territory. Manoj Sinha Ji, we understand that day dreaming is not a crime...