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By Our Staff Reporter Islamabad: As part of his initiative to reach out to Overseas Pakistanis, and in the context of 14 August celebrations, Foreign Minister honored 25 Overseas Pakistanis under the 2nd edition of the Foreign Minister’s Honours List. The first edition (2020) honoured Overseas Pakistanis for contributing to combating the Covid-19 Pandemic. This year’s theme was about acknowledging outstanding young Pakistanis from across the globe, the “Leaders under 40.” The awardees were selected for their professional leadership with a strong record of innovation and outstanding performance in the fields of Community Service, Science and Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Sports and…

By Our Staff Reporter Islamabad: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) held a celebratory meeting to commemorate the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan today. The meeting was attended by Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry,Director General ISSI, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood,Chairman BoG ISSI, the Directors of the five Centers of Excellence and the entire research faculty.The meeting was conducted keeping in view the theme of “One Nation, One Vision.” Giving his remarks, Ambassador Chaudhry stated that we must celebrate our independence day with zeal and fervor as it instils a sense of pride in us and we must at the same time…

Press Release Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator A. Rehman Malik has protested over not inviting Pakistan to UNSC discussion on Afghanistan. He said that at the time when Afghanistan is in great trouble, India is using the UN platform to propagate a false narrative against Pakistan. He said that the UNSC session presided by India and statement through the representative of Afghanistan has once again leveled their stereotype allegation of sponsoring of Taliban and alleging Pakistan for allowing Taliban sanctuaries which is a blame game by India. He said that Pakistan is…

By Haroon Siraj MINGORA: Known as Pakistan’s Switzerland for its green lush valleys, pleasant weather and hospitality, Swat is fast falling into the hands of robbers. Travelling to country’s Northern areas , especially Malakand division is turning out a nightmare for the tourists these days as they are falling victims to the robbers each coming day. And the administration is found helpless to maintain law and order which may cause a heavy blow to ailing Tourism Industry there. In a fresh episode of robbery in broad day light, around 20 tourists were looted in Swat’s Scenic valley Madyan enroute Kalam…

Press Release Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator A. Rehman Malik has said that Kashmiris are the most oppressed nation and Indian PM Narendra Modi is the biggest terrorist in the world. Addressing a function on ‘Day of Exploitation’ (Youm-e-Istehsal) here today on August 5, Senator Rehman Malik said that we are here to protest against the illegal merger of Kashmir into the Indian Territory and two years of continuous unprecedented brutalities against Kashmiris by Indian Forces. The function was attended by All Parties Hurriyat leaders Ms. Gazala Habib Khan, Abdul Hameed Lone Hurriyat…

By Mahwish Inam Every person has the right to live a comfortable and secure life, free from terror and threats. We commonly come across the terms human rights violation or abuse of basic human rights. In 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights was developed which is considered a milestone in the history of human rights. Several legal and cultural experts from around the world drafted this declaration which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. This draft enshrines the rights and freedoms of all human beings. Out of 56 members of the UN, 8 members voted against the equality…

By Hamid Mir The fight over Kashmir is one of the world’s most dangerous conflicts. India and Pakistan have fought three wars over the territory since 1947. India and China also fought a war in the same region. That is why Kashmir is widely regarded as a potential nuclear flashpoint. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are the biggest victims of the rivalry among three nuclear powers. Now the latest casualty of this rivalry is the sport of cricket. Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world. Like baseball, it involves two teams, a bat, a large field…

By Our Staff Reporter Islamabad: Applications for the Chevening Scholarship to study in the UK are open today (August 3rd) until November 2nd, 2021 , British government announced Today. According to a press note issued from High Commission of UK in Pakistan, applications should be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to create positive change, and can show how a UK master’s degree will help them do that. The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible master’s degree at…

By Our Staff Reporter Peshawar, Pakistan: DEMO and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) launched SheMeansBusiness training workshops in Durshals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for women entrepreneurs.  The first 3-day digital marketing and financial management workshop was conducted in Durshal Peshawar. Launched in 2016, the SheMeansBusiness program by Facebook supports women-owned enterprises to enter the digital economy through skills training and business inspiration. Global research reinforces the importance of women entrepreneurship as a building block in leading the economic progress of a country. To carry this mission forward, DEMO, along with KPITB, partnered to conduct a series of 3-day capacity building training workshops across the…

By Our Staff Reporter Islamabad: Hunger, the distress associated with lack of food, and food insecurity are strongly interconnected with poverty and are caused by an array of social, political, demographic, and societal factors. According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2018-19 reveal that 16% of Pakistan’s population is experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity with the incidence of being twice as high in rural areas than urban areas: 20% and 9.2% respectively. Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement surveyed Pakistani households in 2019-2020 and has apprised that 16.4 out of every 100 households…