Karachi Arts Council Pays Tribute to Rashid Noor, Celebrated Journalist and Poet

Karachi: The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi organized a condolence reference at Haseena Moin Hall to honor the memory of Rashid Noor, a renowned journalist and poet. The event gathered notable figures and featured speeches from various dignitaries who paid tribute to Noor’s contributions to journalism and poetry. President of the Arts Council, Muhamm ad … Read more

South Asia Urged to Lead Global Human Rights Reset

Lahore: A joint regional conference organized by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) has called on South Asia to spearhead efforts by the Global South to reset the human rights agenda. The conference, held on July 26-27, highlighted the Global North’s shortcomings in upholding international human rights … Read more

Miani Hor Earns Marine Protected Area Status in Pakistan

Karachi: WWF-Pakistan has commended the Government of Balochistan for designating Miani Hor as the third Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the country. The decision was ratified during a meeting of the Provincial Cabinet of Balochistan on Tuesday, underscoring the region’s commitment to preserving its rich marine biodiversity. Miani Hor, situated in the Lasbela District, is … Read more

Pakistan Advances to Quarterfinals in World Junior Squash Team Championships

KARACHI: Pakistan’s national junior squash team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Junior Squash Team Championships 2025, following a decisive 2-0 victory over Poland. The matches, which took place as part of the international tournament, saw strong performances from Pakistani players Abdullah Nawaz and Anas Ali Shah. Abdullah Nawaz secured a win against … Read more

President Zardari Expresses Condolences to China Over Flood Losses

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed condolences over the loss of lives caused by heavy rains in China. In a message addressed to the Chinese people and leadership, President Zardari offered sympathies to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with those affected by the catastrophic weather. He emphasized that Pakistan stands with China during … Read more

Symposium Unites Experts to Tackle Peace and Inclusivity Through Social Sciences

Rawalpindi: A one-day symposium titled “Building Peaceful and Inclusive Societies: Exploring the Role of Social Sciences in Nation Building” was successfully organized on June 3, 2025, by the Department of Psychology. The event, coordinated by Dr. Syeda Rubab Aftab, aimed to explore the contribution of social sciences in fostering peaceful and inclusive communities. The symposium … Read more