H Zafar

Dr. H. Zafar is a distinguished writer and analyst associated with Press Network of Pakistan as Associate Editor. With a strong academic background and years of research experience, she brings depth, clarity, and analytical rigor to her writings.

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Pakistan Unveils Powerful QR-Enabled CNIC ID Card Reform

The Government of Pakistan, in a landmark move towards modern digital governance, has taken a significant step forward by introducing a QR-enabled national identity system, fundamentally revamping how citizens’ identities are verified and utilised across public and private services. The new framework, officially promulgated through amendments to the National Identity Card (NIC) Rules and the…

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Mandatory AI Education – Inside HEC’s Revolutionary Policy 2026

In a landmark decision that signals Pakistan’s commitment to the digital future, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has directed all public and private universities to introduce a mandatory 3-credit hour course on Artificial Intelligence (AI education) across all undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs starting from Fall 2026. This transformative step reflects the growing global…

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Why Netflix Originals from Pakistan Are Still Rare

Over the last decade, Netflix has transformed global entertainment. From South Korean dramas and Spanish thrillers to Turkish historical epics, creators from many countries have successfully used Netflix as a launchpad to reach international audiences. Yet, despite Pakistan’s rich storytelling tradition, strong acting talent, and a massive digital youth population, Pakistani content creators remain largely…

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WPC Report Launch 2025

What the WPC Achieved in 2025 for Women’s Legislation

ISLAMABAD (DR HINA ZAFAR) The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) has officially launched its Annual Report 2024–2025 at Parliament House, Islamabad, marking a key milestone in advancing women’s rights, gender equality, and female parliamentary participation. The event, led by MNA Syeda Shahida Rehmani and supported by UN Women, brought together parliamentarians, former women legislators, development partners,…

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Need of Patriotic Journalism in Pakistan

In every nation, journalism plays a critical role in shaping public opinion, promoting accountability, and strengthening democratic values. In Pakistan—a country with a complex geopolitical environment, a young and evolving media landscape, and continuous internal and external challenges—the concept of patriotic journalism has gained significant relevance. Often debated, sometimes misunderstood, and frequently misinterpreted, patriotic journalism…

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