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Empowering South Asian Women – Trauma-centered Jaari fellowship’s transformative journey in Pakistan and Nepal

July 29, 2026March 11, 2024 by Hira Sarwar

On this Women’s Day, as we celebrate women’s remarkable achievements and resilience worldwide, it is essential to reflect on initiatives that empower and uplift women in meaningful ways. One such initiative is the JAARI Fellowship, facilitated by the ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) and implemented by Parindey in Pakistan and Tartak in Nepal, which gives South Asian … Read more

Begum Shaista Ikramullah – Architect of human rights advocacy and diplomacy

March 8, 2024 by Areeba Aftab

Begum Shaista Ikramullah was the first female representative of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. She was born to an intellectual family in Calcutta on July 22, 1915. Her father, Hassan Suhrawardy, studied medicine in Calcutta and England and worked for the East India Railway. Descended from Mughal landowners, Begum Shaista Ikramullah’s mother embodied a … Read more

Amina Shabbir – Resilience in Tradition’s Shadow

July 29, 2026March 8, 2024 by Hira Sarwar

On this International Women’s Day, we honor and commemorate the extraordinary accomplishments of women who have overcome adversity, dispelled preconceptions, and come to represent strength and empowerment. Amina Shabbir is one of these fantastic people whose story embodies the transformational power of willpower, steadfast support, and unshakable endurance. Born into a conservative family where opportunities … Read more

CPEC empowers Pakistani women, says Chinese Consul

March 7, 2024 by Hanif Ahmad khan

Karachi, 7 March 2024 (WAI): The Consul General of China in Karachi, Yang Yundong, highlighted at an International Women’s Day reception that the Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiatives have generated significant employment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly for women, enabling them to demonstrate their skills across various sectors. He emphasized the growing cooperation between China and … Read more

Next-Gen Security Conference engages Pakistani young researchers

July 29, 2026March 7, 2024 by Naila Ijaz

The India Study Center at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) successfully organized the inaugural “Next-Generation International Security Experts Conference 2024,” aimed at engaging youth and fostering critical thinking and research culture among them. Held on March 7, 2024, the conference witnessed participation from students and young researchers from various universities and think tanks, … Read more

China sends assistances for Gwadar flood Victims

March 6, 2024 by Hanif Ahmad khan

Gwadar, 6 March 2024 (WAI): China Overseas Ports Holding (Pakistan) Co. Ltd. (COPHC) responded swiftly to the devastating floods that hit Gwadar, Pakistan, from February 27 to 29, marking the region’s most severe deluge in 16 years. The heavy rainfall wreaked havoc, causing widespread destruction of roads, collapsing homes, and plunging residents into hardship. Chinese … Read more

Replace Poor Governance with Good Governance

March 6, 2024 by World Affairs Insider

One state of agony for Pakistan is the crisis of poor governance. Since its independence, it has started robbing the country of internal stability, and there is no doubt that good governance can resolve and settle all its colossal problems. However, the government has yet to achieve its outcomes (political, social, economic) due to inducing … Read more

Malam Jabba: Pakistan’s enchanting hill station and ski resort in the Hindu Kush

July 29, 2026March 6, 2024 by Muhammad Yasir Aslam

Malam Jabba is a hill station and ski resort in the Hindu Kush mountain ranges. It is nearly 40 km from Saidu Sharif in the Swat Valley of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is 314 km from Islamabad and 51 km from Saidu Sharif Airport. It is home to one of the two … Read more

Xi Jinping Congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on Prime Minister role

March 4, 2024 by Hanif Ahmad khan

Beijing, 3 March 2024 (WAI): President Xi Jinping of China congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his recent election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. This momentous occasion marks a significant step in Pakistan’s democratic journey, and President Xi Jinping expressed his confidence in Prime Minister Sharif’s leadership abilities. President Xi Jinping emphasized his belief that under … Read more

Pakistan and Malaysia enhance educational collaborations together

March 1, 2024 by Usama Khan

High Commissioner Meets Education Malaysia Official

Kuala Lumpur, 29 February 2024 (WAI): High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah met with an esteemed official from Education Malaysia and Bait Al Amanah, Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad. During the meeting, the High Commissioner and Dr. Abdul Razak discussed avenues for promoting educational collaborations between Pakistan and Malaysia. Primarily, the focus by both … Read more

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