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News Desk Peshawar: A recent attempt by the federal government, under the guise of judicial reforms, has been met with widespread concern, with critics alleging that it aims to undermine the judiciary's independence. In a press…

APP Islamabad: Civil society activists have called for the establishment of a regulatory body to address issues faced by brick kiln workers. Speaking to APP on Sunday, human rights activist Farzana Bari highlighted that many brick…

News Desk  Peshawar: World Population Day is observed annually to raise awareness about overpopulation and its adverse effects on food security, socioeconomic services, and living creatures on Earth. In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, both…

News Desk  Peshawar: The Civil Society, through the Good Governance Forum, has expressed deep concern over recent news articles indicating that the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) is considering allowing heavy trucks and trailers to…

Joshua J Stephen Islamabad: Bonded labor in Pakistan represents a significant and deeply entrenched issue, particularly impacting marginalized communities in rural areas. This form of modern slavery occurs daily in sectors such as…

News Desk  Islamabad: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq emphasized that eliminating child labor is crucial for ensuring a bright future for children on Tuesday.  "Children are the future of this country, and no one…

News Desk  Islamabad: In 2022, Pakistan was not among the top ten countries in Europe for irregular migration. However, by mid-2023, it had risen to the 10th position, with migrations reaching 8,778 by December. Political and economic…

News Desk  Islamabad: Journalists and civil society members have strongly opposed the proposed Punjab Defamation Bill (2024).  In a letter signed by journalists and civil society members from across Pakistan, they asserted that this…

News Desk  Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed profound concern regarding the draft defamation bill presented in the Punjab Assembly. The content and language of the bill are alarming on several…

APP Islamabad: Civil society activists have demanded enforcement of the "Maternity and Paternity Leave Law (M&P)." According to Dr. Shafqat Munir, a policy analyst and researcher, despite the law passing in January 2020, it remains…