Senator Irfan Siddiqui — A Visionary Scholar in Politics
Irfan Siddiqui – a legacy of grace in politics, depth in journalism, and decency in public discourse.
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MPA Shazia Jadoon’s Impressive Journey of Public Service
In a province where political discourse has long been dominated by men, MPA Shazia Jadoon stands as a refreshing voice of determination, intellect, and empathy. Representing Pakistan Muslim League (N) on a reserved seat for women (WR-16), her induction into the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly in July 2025 reflects her party’s vision to enhance women’s representation…
Muhammad Faheem – A Beacon of Authentic Journalism & Education
Muhammad Faheem’s story is a testament to the transformative power of passion, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. As a journalist and lecturer for media, Faheem continues to inspire and educate, leaving an indelible mark on the world of journalism.
World News in Brief: Mass floggings in Afghanistan, refugee resettlement crisis, ‘greening education’
Jeremy Laurence described how on 4 June, a group of 63 men and women were publicly subjected to mass flogging at a sports ground in the city of Sar-e-pul for a range of alleged crimes including “running away from home” and “moral crimes”. Close to 50 men and 15 women were reportedly lashed between 15…
Gaza: UN experts decry ‘systemic obliteration’ of education system
Since the brutal 7 October attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian militants on southern Israel, and the ensuing military assault by Israel, over 5,800 students and teachers have been killed and a further 8,575 have been injured across the enclave. Many others have been arrested, while attacks on places of learning have left more than…
Make 2024 a ‘turning point’ for education, UN deputy chief urges
Addressing a high-level education on education convened by the European Union (EU) in Brussels, Amina Mohammed paid tribute in particular to the children of Gaza, who have had no education for over six months, and where there have been direct hits on 212 schools. “Today, the light for Gaza and the children of Gaza, is out….
He has come with the determination to give the right to education to every child of Punjab.
He has come with the determination to give the right to education to every child of Punjab. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat says that he has come with the determination to give the right to education to every child of Punjab. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat says that our vision is to implement…
World News in Brief: WFP boosts aid in Chad amid Sudan crisis, Ukraine education boost, counter-terrorism, the right to privacy
The World Food Programme announced the operation on Tuesday and warned that lifesaving programmes in Chad will stop because of a funding crunch “in a matter of weeks”. Thousands of Sudan refugees continue to stream over the border into Chad to escape heavy fighting between warring generals that began last April. Around one million…
World News in Brief: Ukraine attacks in Donetsk, ‘forever chemicals’ dumped in US, benefits of multilingual education
Briefing journalists in New York, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric cited the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, which said the damage had occurred after a water filtering station was hit. The city had a pre-war population of 220,000 people, now reduced to 90,000. The attacks also caused civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure on both sides…
Continuing education increases longevity, research finds
New York: A new study has revealed that the more educated a person is, the longer they live. According to media reports, a global study published in ‘The Lancet Public Health’ journal has shown that the higher the level of education of a person, the lower the risk of early death. The researchers found that…