“Let’s Promote Peace Culture” on Peace Day 2024
ISLAMABAD: (Hina Zafar) Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
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URDU LITERATURE ENTHUSIASTS GATHER TO CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF RUBINA FAISAL’S NOVEL “NARSAAI”
Sharjah, UAE: Musafirah International, a literary organization, hosted a ceremony to launch Rubina Faisal’s novel “Narsai” at the Pakistan Social Center Sharjah. The event was presided over by Dr. Sabahat Asim Wasti, with Professor Khawaja Akramuddin as the guest of honor. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Dr. Akram…
Kashaf Alvi Honored with UAE Golden Visa Amidst Standing Ovation in Dubai
Dubai, UAE : In an emotionally charged event that resonated with the power of resilience and steadfast spirit, Kashaf Alvi was honored with the esteemed UAE Golden Visa. The ceremony, held in Dubai, was filled with tears and applause as Alvi’s remarkable journey was celebrated by a standing ovation, paying tribute to his extraordinary…
Attack on Trump Divides US Public Opinion
Renowned Pakistani politician Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, in his weekly column, emphasized that the attack on Trump has divided the US public opinion, leading to a polarization of opinions and a deepening of the civic divide. Footage of Trump waving his fists with a bloodied face after the deadly attack was broadcast as breaking news…
Saudi Expects to Welcome 2.7 Million Visitors From Pakistan This Year
Pakistani tourist arrivals to Saudi grew 43% in 2023 compared with the previous year. ISLAMABAD – Saudi, one of the top international destinations for Pakistani Travellers, has eased tourist visa requirements with immediate effect, where applicants can now submit a bank statement showing a minimum monthly credit amount of USD 750 or its equivalent. Pakistani…
Sh. Sushil Malik and Dr. Rajmohan Pillai to Bring Significant Contributions to The Sport Climbing Federation
Sh. Sushil Malik and Dr. Rajmohan Pillai to Bring Significant Contributions to The Sport Climbing Federation *In order to develop talent and advance climbing as a sport throughout India, Sh. Sushil Malik and Dr. Rajmohan Pillai will serve as the current Vice President and President respectively as appointed by SCFI Dubai: In a new development,…
Kashmiri Women Detainees’ Health at Risk in Indian Jails Amid Heat Wave
Islamabad: Kashmiri political prisoners in Indian jails are facing alarming health risks exacerbated by a severe heat wave gripping North India. Families of prominent detainees, including Asiyeh Andrabi, Nahida Nasreen, and Fehmeeda Sofi, have raised urgent concerns over their deteriorating conditions in Delhi’s prisons, citing inadequate healthcare and oppressive living conditions. The Legal Forum…
Stories from the UN Archive: Nigerian Nobel Laureate Condemns Online Hate
UN Photo/Jean Marc Ferré Wole Soyinka addresses a lecture series marking the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2008. (file) This #ThrowbackThursday, when the world celebrates the Day for Countering Hate Speech, we are looking back at how Nobel Laureate for Literature Wole Soyinka wielded powerful words to clobber…
UN reports ‘shocking’ Rise in Violations Against Children in Conflict in 2023
Children were killed and maimed in unprecedented numbers in places such as Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, notably Gaza; Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Ukraine, his annual report on Children and Armed Conflict revealed. The alarming increase was due to the evolving nature, complexity, and intensification of armed conflict,…
Taliban Assault on Women’s Rights Continues in Afghanistan
On Thursday, UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) spokesperson Liz Throssell revealed that in its latest act of disempowerment, de facto authorities have told women civil servants prohibited from working that despite qualifications or experience, their salaries will now be cut to the lowest level. The Taliban overtook Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, in August 2021,…