KARACHI (Newspakistan.tv/IFJ): Federal authorities arrested journalist and blogger Asad Ali Toor on 26th Feb. while responding to a FIA summons, three days after he had been interrogated concerning his alleged connection to a malicious campaign against senior judicial figures. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), […]
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ISLAMABAD: US Envoy to Pakistan Donald Blome, while speaking at the International Conference on Combating Trafficking and Bonded Labor of Women and Girls held here on Tuesday (27th Feb, 2024) has called for more efforts to combat the menace. Donald Blome maintained that US government was committed to support Pakistan’s efforts in addressing this critical […]
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ISLAMABAD: The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, highlighted on Monday (26th Feb, 2024) the crucial role women play in promoting peace and stability, said that their inclusion is vital not only for economic benefits but also for societal progress. Speaking at a conference held under the banner of Breaking Barriers Through Diversity and Inclusivity, […]
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ISLAMABAD: In a ground-breaking effort to empower women and minorities, the Mission Director of USAID in Pakistan, Kate Somvongsiri, inaugurated a four-day conference “Breaking Barriers Through Diversity and Inclusivity (BBTDI)”. ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome affirmed the US commitment to supporting Pakistan’s diversity initiatives, focusing on education, healthcare, and economic development. ____________ […]
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LAHORE: IGP has proclaimed via X (Twitter) that for putting her life in danger to rescue a woman from a violent mob here on Sunday (25th Feb, 2024), Punjab Police has recommended the name of ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi for the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (QPM), the highest gallantry award for law enforcement in Pakistan. […]
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ISLAMABAD: In a significant milestone for gender equity in Pakistan’s energy sector, USAID celebrated the successful completion of the Power System and Distribution Network Planning (PSDNP) Training Program for women engineers. The program, designed for engineers from Pakistan’s power distribution and transmission companies, is a collaborative effort between USAID and the Lahore University of Management […]
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KARACHI: The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the United States Mission in Pakistan Andrew Schofer reinforced US efforts to promote democracy, economic growth, and women’s economic empowerment, and to further strengthen ties with the people of Pakistan during his visit to Karachi from 13th till 16th of February. “We are committed to deepening our […]
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KHYBER: A militant ringleader Surat Gul alias Saifullah was killed during an IBO carried out by security forces here on Sunday (11th Feb, 2024). After intense fire exchange ring-leader Surat Gul alias Saifullah of Daesh was neutralized. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered from him. He was highly wanted by the law enforcement agencies. According […]
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KARACHI (NPTV/IFJ): At least ninety-two Palestinian journalists and Media Workers have been killed, several have been injured and others are missing during the war in Gaza. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) condemn the killings and continued attacks on journalists. The IFJ calls for an immediate investigation into their […]
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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif has said that purchasing of vote is actually its disrespect. Addressing a press conference here on Sunday (4th Feb, 2024), he said that it was unfortunate that corruption had increased during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf tenure as Transparency International also pointed it out. He said that promise of […]
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