Geneva, The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed deep concern over the Cambodian Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the conviction of trade union leader Chhim Sithar. Sithar was charged with "incitement to felony or disturb social o...
Read More »Karachi Mayor Stresses Importance of Free Journalism for Society
Karachi, Mayor of Karachi and Sindh Government Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab emphasized the crucial role of free journalism in fostering a just society. He made these remarks in a statement marking World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the media’s...
Read More »FC continuing efforts for provision of better health, education facilities in Balochistan
FC Balochistan is continuing with its efforts for provision of better health, education and housing facilities to people of Balochistan. FC Balochistan (South) organized more than 20 free medical camps to provide medical facilities in remote areas o...
Read More »Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Barred from Friday Prayers, Placed Under House Arrest in Srinagar
Srinagar, Senior APHC leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest today in Srinagar, preventing him from attending and leading the obligatory Juma prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid. According to Kashmir Media Service, the Anjuman Auq...
Read More »Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad Honors Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
Karachi, On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad paid tribute to journalists for their indispensable role in society. He stressed the importance of press freedom, referring to journalism as the "fourth pi...
Read More »WHO Regional Director meets Punjab CM in Lahore
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr. Hanan Balkhy met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore today. She felicitated Maryam Nawaz on becoming Punjab' first ever woman Chief Minister. Speaking on t...
Read More »Islamabad Police Arrest Seven in Anti-Narcotics Operation, Seize Large Drug Cache
Islamabad, In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Islamabad Police have arrested seven individuals accused of peddling narcotics and seized a significant quantity of drugs. This operation is part of a special campaign named "Nashaa Ab Nahi," in...
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