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Islamabad April 18, 2021 Islamabad : The panel of constitutional experts and human rights practitioners urged the government to prioritise tabling the Bill against torture that has long been pending after the country had signed and ratified the UN Convention against Torture in 2008. They said the present government’s promise is yet to see the light. Speaking at the condolence reference here on Saturday, the participants from different walks of life paid rich tribute to I.A. Rahman, Pakistan’s internationally acclaimed human rights defender, peace guru and a seasoned journalist. They said...

Lahore April 18, 2021 ISLAMABAD: The panel of constitutional experts and human rights practitioners urged the government to prioritise tabling the Bill against torture that has long been pending after the country had signed and ratified the UN Convention against Torture in 2008. They said the present government’s promise is yet to see the light. Speaking at the condolence reference here on Saturday, the participants from different walks of life paid rich tribute to I.A. Rahman, Pakistan’s internationally acclaimed human rights defender, peace guru and a seasoned journalist. They said the...

Islamabad April 1, 2021 Islamabad: China and Pakistan should bridge the gap in information, knowledge and communication capacity between the two countries and promote sustainable development by deepening cooperation in think tanks, culture, tourism and media. Historically, the relationship between Pakistan and China has been very good. In today’s world, building a mutually beneficial and win-win partnership is the key to promoting coordinated development. Therefore, two-way communication and cooperation are of great significance. The above...

LoC ceasefire shall follow improved situation in IIOJ&K Islamabad February 28, 2021 Islamabad: The defence experts speaking at a webinar termed the Indian willingness to restore the ceasefire agreement on the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan is merely an eyewash. Though the experts welcomed the Indian aspiration for peace on the LoC, they termed the move ‘getting a breathing space for their strategic gain’ and to divert the world’s attention from the actual situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). They said the agreement was inked in 2003 that was revok...

Funding, training urged for promotion of mountaineering Islamabad February 21, 2021 Islamabad : Speaking at a webinar on ‘mountaineering challenges confronting Pakistan,’ the experts urged the government to urgently establish a professional mountaineering school and a strong Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) having right professionals on board. The experts also appreciated the Pakistan army for conducting the rescue operations quite efficiently when needed. They highlighted that getting a mountaineering permit takes too long despite the Prime Minister’s instruction to reduce the processin...