We recently received news that KCFR (Karachi Council on Foreign Relations) was going to be chaired by a lady, Nadira Panjwani. Although, the first in the history of KCFR, this is not the first for Madam Panjwani to sit as the Head of a board of governance. This Chairwoman needs.
The Hijab Enforcement for school going girls in AJK (Azad Jammu and Kashmir) is an unnecessary doctrine. A circular was released about enforcing Hijab in institutions that practice co-education on 28th February 2023, signed by a Deputy Director of the AJK Directorate General of Elementary and Secondary Education (Males). The.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has always been an issue in Pakistan. With the country ranking 145 out of 146 countries on the Gender Parity Index (World Economic Forum), this puts Pakistan next to Afghanistan on the bottom end of the list as far as women’s rights are concerned. Unfortunately, the laws.
The literary world in Pakistan will always speak about Ameena Saiyid with utmost respect. Her contribution has been significant in changing the dynamics for women in the field of literature in the country. Ameena Saiyid is the recipient of the Sitara-e- Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian award in 2018 for excellence.
The gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam serves as a classic example of Pakistan’s instability in violence against the vulnerable. There seems a certain assurance that a man can get away with heinous acts without any fear of the law. Just this much reveals the course of the nation’s social construct..
The Ukraine crisis is everybody’s crisis. It is also everybody’s conversation that must take place. The brutalities faced by the Ukrainians are heart breaking and the resilience in their struggle for freedom must be hailed. It is very much Pakistan’s concern as the country now submits defeat to an energy.
“When an established system of governance fails to perform and produce results, alternative systems of governance are often thought of.” However, not as often this is done in Pakistan. Historically, Pakistan has explored Presidential, Parliamentary systems and military dictatorships; would a technocratic system of government serve as an alternative solution.
“The hope is that by reaffirming and strengthening foundations of cooperation, the next page in history can turn toward cooperation and security rather than conflict and strife.” – Borge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The World Economic forum theme this year is ‘Cooperation in a Fragmented world’..
Pakistan now sits on a cusp of several security concerns. The political upheaval has caused a domino effect which has set into motion too many factors (and people) to control. If amongst this chaos, bad statements and angering old allies have not made the year any less exciting; in came.
Recently, we saw Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman emerge as a strong proponent for climate justice. The UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, saw her as a vocal advocate standing for Pakistan. Calling other countries to rethink their lifestyles, highlighting the vulnerable position of Pakistan and its.
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