A new ILO policy brief highlights the key structural barriers and discrimination fuelling the gender pay gap in Pakistan, calling for urgent policy action to promote equal pay, strengthen labour law enforcement, and enhance economic opportunities for women. ISLAMABAD – Women in Pakistan continue to earn significantly less than men, with the gender pay gap (GPG) standing at 25% when...
Customs Challengers Crowned Champions Of The TBCPL 10 Aviation Premier League
Dubai : The Customs Challengers emerged victorious in the 9th edition of the TBCPL 10 Aviation Premier League (APL) cricket tournament, defeating DFS Daredevils in a thrilling final match on the 9th of March at the Mumbai Cricket Association BKC grounds in Mumbai. The Challengers successfully chased down the target of 74 runs, finishing at 74/3 in just 8.3 overs...
Banning Awami Action Committee will not serve the purpose of peace and stability in the Valley.
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice March 11, 2025 As the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council begins to discuss its agenda item #8 which is ‘follow up to and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action’, there is always an opportunity for an aggressive program to elevate human rights issues to...
Vienna – Pakistan Leads Global Counter-Narcotics Efforts with Major Seizures and Calls for Enhanced International Cooperation.
VIENNA, 10 March.2025 __ Pakistan Leads Global Counter-Narcotics Efforts with Major Seizures and Calls for Enhanced International Cooperation to Combat Drug Trafficking. Pakistan reaffirmed its strong commitment to global efforts against illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse during the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) being held in Vienna. The Director General of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF),...
UNDP and Government of the People’s Republic of China Launch ‘Tailored Intelligence for Actionable Early Warning Systems’ Project to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Pakistan
Islamabad — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China have officially launched the ‘Tailored Intelligence for Actionable Early Warning Systems’ (TIAEWS) project in Pakistan. Supported by China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) through its Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDF), the initiative aims to strengthen Pakistan’s capacity to anticipate and respond to climate change impacts. As...
BARDC and FAO Renew Agreement to Enhance Operational Facilities for Agricultural Development Initiatives in Balochistan
Islamabad, – FAO and the Balochistan Agriculture Research & Development Canter (BARDC) have renewed their long-term agreement for operational support to FAO programme for Balochistan, ensuring continued facilitation of FAO’s projects within BARDC’s premises, with the prior approvals of Chairman PARC and FAOR Pakistan. This includes dedicated office space, warehouses that serve as a hub for essential agricultural and livestock support—for farming equipment,...
Fast Facts: 30 years of uneven progress for adolescent girls
Ahead of International Women’s Day, new UNICEF, Plan International and UN Women report highlights that gains have been made, but efforts remain insufficient. NEW YORK, – Despite significant achievements in areas such as education over the last three decades, millions of adolescent girls across the world today are still out of school, ill-equipped for the future, facing gaps in life-saving health services,...
“Ramadan and Muslims in the UK”
Windsor Castle is a vast and historic royal residence where the British royal family has its official residence. This castle is used for state ceremonies and hosting official guests. One of its most prominent features, the Round Tower, is of particular interest to tourists. On Sunday, March 2, as Ramadan began, something unprecedented happened—an Iftar party was hosted in this...
Mohammad Amir Eyes IPL 2026 Participation After UK Citizenship Approval
Islamabad (By Muhammad Abdullah Shahzad), Renowned Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir has confirmed his potential availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2026. The left-arm pacer, who retired from international cricket in 2020, has stated that he expects to receive UK citizenship by February 2025, which would make him eligible to participate in the prestigious T20 tournament. Speaking in...
” Disabled Individuals in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir’
Sajid Ali Malik resides in Bristol, about a two-and-a-half-hour journey from London. His roots trace back to Mirpur. During childhood, he became disabled in one leg due to typhoid and now relies on crutches. However, with the opportunities available, he moved to the UK, got married, and raised children who are now attending universities. He is free from financial worries...