KARACHI PRESS CLUB: Concerned Karachiites, Civil Society Representatives & Prominent Environmental Experts converged here on Tuesday (25th Nov, 2025) to sound alarm on rapid conversation of public parks into commercial ventures and its impacts on environment & ecosystem. Conspicuous, among others who spoke at the Presser there were: Marvi Mazhar (Architect & Cultural Practitioner); Madeeha […]
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KARACHI: The EOBI faces worst administrative crisis as Federal Government shows lack of interest – The Institution has deprived of the key posts of permanent Chairman and other departmental Director Generals. The national welfare Institution is being run by acting officials, including an acting Chairman. As a result of this situation Pension appeals from workers, […]
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KARACHI: Ali Khursheedi, MQM-P’s Leader of the Opposition in the Sindh Assembly, announced the formation of a Special Committee comprising journalists and MQM parliamentarians to address the challenges faced by the media community in Sindh. In an exclusive discussion Khursheedi emphasized moving beyond rhetoric to deliver practical solutions for journalists: “This initiative aims to identify […]
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KARACHI: During a recent meet-up at the residence of Zulfiqar Halepoto, the Quaidians [old students of Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad], called for the establishment of a sub-campus of their prestigious Alma-mater in the port city. The alumni emphasized the need to provide quality higher education to students in the city, particularly those who face challenges […]
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KARACHI: With threats and violence against journalists on the rise, ensuring their safety, especially in crises and emergency, has never been more critical. In Pakistan, increasing rate of harassment against journalists highlights the urgent need for stronger protections. To address these challenges, the Global Neighbourhood for Media Innovation (GNMI), in collaboration with Promoting Unity and […]
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KARACHI: Participants of a forum held here recently have maintained that combating violent extremism was the responsibility of all.Those societies hold prestigious position globally that are characterized by peace, mutual respect, and tolerance. However, global wars and economic and political instability have fostered violent extremism in today’s societies. This complex and destructive trend, marked by […]
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LAHORE: Trade union leaders from across Pakistan took pledge to make their unions and work places gender safe at the concluding session of a two-day training workshop on Gender-based Violence & Harassment, Ratification of ILO C190. The event was held under the auspices of Workers Education and Research Organization (WERO) and Public Service International (PSI). […]
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KARACHI: Handicap International Pakistan in collaboration with WHO and the Sindh Govt organized a two-day consultative workshop under ReLAB-HS project in the Port City. The purpose of the two-day workshop was to develop a five- year strategic action plan at the provincial level that will assist the government to ensure the provision of rehabilitation and […]
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On the occasion of the International Labor Day, 2024 All Sindh Lady Health Workers and Employees Union (ASLHWEU) organised a rally that commenced from Taluka Hospital in collaboration with Public Service International (PSI) and Workers Education and Research Organisation (WERO). A public assembly was also organised here at Faqeer Hussain Hall. The speakers to the […]
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NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD: Public Services International (PSI) and unions representing public service workers in India and Pakistan, have raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing negotiations for the Pandemic Treaty being discussed in Geneva, Switzerland. They have issued an open letter to the Health Ministers and Foreign Ministers of the two countries, asking them to support provisions […]
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