Washington, D.C: Early this morning, I received a call from a longtime friend—his voice heavy with grief. He spoke of the life imprisonment of Mrs. Aasiya Andrabi and the decades-long sentences handed to Mrs. Sofi Fameeda and Mrs. Nahida Nasreen and then, almost instinctively, asked a quest

Lahore: (PPF) On March 24, the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued a notice to the federal government, seeking a response to a petition challenging the appointment of Ambreen Jan as the chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The petition, filed by lawyer Munir Ahmad

Washington, DC: Washington, DC-based World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF) condemns the inhuman life imprisonment verdict issued by Modi regime’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA) against the popular Kashmiri political leader, Mrs. Asiya Andrabi along with two other prominent female Kashmir

Islamabad: (PPF) Ayaz Shaukat, chairman of the newly established Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority (SMPRA).Picture via Facebook/ Islamabad Bar Council

On March 19, the Federal Government officially appointed Ayaz Shaukat, a lawyer and the incumbent Islamabad Advocate Gene

 Maryland, USA: What began as a warm and gracious Iftaar dinner hosted by Mr. Asif Khan and Mrs. Afshan Asif at their residence in Maryland evolved into a thoughtful and engaging discussion on the situation in Kashmir, bringing together prominent members of the Kashmiri diaspora.

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UK: That question arose after the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) — a lightweight building material now known to deteriorate and potentially fail without warning. Across the UK it has forced the closure of schools and public buildings. In Hirwaun, it has cast a lo

UK: RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) continues to pose a significant challenge for homeowners in Clackmannanshire, with safety concerns affecting a number of residential properties. Over recent months, discussions have been ongoing between affected homeowners, Clackmannanshire Counci

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Open Letter: Request for Official Minutes and Written Update – RAAC Crisis

Karachi: On March 15, newly appointed Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi called on the media and citizens to refrain from sharing “negative narratives” when discussing Karachi, Sindh or Pakistan.

 “Do not speak negatively about my country, my province, or my provincial c

In a world often divided by borders, beliefs, and identities, there arise rare souls whose presence becomes a bridge between hearts. Sufi Masood Ahmed Saddiqui Lasani Sarkar  (Late) was one such luminous personality — a spiritual guide, humanitarian servant, and ambassador of peace who

Islamabad: Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is alarmed by incidents of violence against journalists and damage to their property that took place during protests which erupted on March 1 across cities of Pakistan following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. We urge m

UK: We have received a significant update regarding our petition (P-06-1549) calling for urgent support for homeowners in Hirwaun affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

In a formal response to Carolyn Thomas MS, Chair of the Senedd Petitions Committee, the Cabinet Se

Springfield, Virginia: An exceptionally inspiring Iftar dinner was organized by the leadership of Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) and Insaniat Foundation at the prestigious Haveli Banquet Hall in Springfield, Virginia. The gathering brought together more than two hundred members of the Washing

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was appreciative of the services of minorities, especially Christians, in the Pakistan Movement. Wherever he felt political weakness in the freedom struggle, he approached Christian leaders and always found their attitude positive. This was the reason why he was a

UK: After months of sustained pressure, unanswered correspondence, and tireless advocacy, there are finally signs that our campaign is being taken seriously. This shift matters — not just symbolically, but strategically. The confirmation of a meeting with Scottish Government officials on 19