Civil Society and Government Officials Discuss Punjab Local Government Bill 2025

Lahore: The Shah Hussain Regional Network (SHRN), a branch of the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), organized a consultative meeting focusing on the proposed Punjab Local Government Bill 2025. The event gathered civil society leaders, local government experts, media professionals, and political activists to deliberate on the bill’s implications. The meeting, convened by the … Read more

Voter Education Campaign Aims to Boost Election Participation in Lahore

Lahore: FAFEN’s Shah Hussain Regional Network (SHRN) has launched a voter education campaign to encourage participation in the upcoming local government elections. The campaign is designed to inform citizens about the significance of voting and the potential impacts of their electoral choices. The initiative involves a series of activities intended to educate the public on … Read more

Disrupted Counting and Lower Turnout Mark Sialkot By-Election

ISLAMABAD: The by-election in PP-52 Sialkot-IX witnessed a decline in voter turnout and a significant increase in the margin of victory, according to a report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Despite isolated procedural irregularities, including an incident involving police intervention during the counting process, the election process continued largely peacefully. The voter … Read more

Transgender Rights Take Center Stage at Rawalpindi Drama Festival

RAWALPINDI: In a compelling performance at the Regional Drama Festival, the stage drama “Balakada” highlighted the rights of transgender individuals, asserting their place in society and advocating for equality. The play, both written and directed by the esteemed artist Arshad Minhas, captivated audiences on the eleventh day of the festival, organized by the Punjab Arts … Read more

UVAS Lahore Marks World Environment Day Focusing on Plastic Pollution

Lahore: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) in Lahore joined global efforts to observe World Environment Day by focusing on the theme of “Ending Plastic Pollution.” The event, organized by the Department of Environmental Sciences, the Society for Conservation of Environment and Nature (SCEN), the Green Youth Movement (GYM) club, and the Senior … Read more