The National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) implemented a comprehensive awareness campaign in Gujranwala to address widespread misunderstandings of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, emerging risks of cyber blasphemy, and the psychological toll borne by affected communities. Through a multi-layered approach—community seminars, student-focused sessions, interactive dialogues, lobbying meetings, and the distribution of IEC materials—the campaign empowered…
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The Universal Imperative of FoRB Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) is the bedrock of a just society. Not merely a legal principle, but the oxygen of human dignity. Enshrined in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and fortified by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), FoRB guarantees…
Inflation in Pakistan is not just about numbers on a chart. It is a force that reshapes lives, disrupts businesses, and stretches institutions beyond their limits. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July-April FY2024 stood at 26.0%, slightly lower than last year’s 28.2%, according to the Finance Division. But what does this number mean for…
On January 6, 2025, a horrifying incident unfolded in Gujranwala, Pakistan, where Shabana Bibi, a Christian mother, was shot dead, and her 18-year-old daughter, Misbah, sustained critical injuries. The attack occurred near Magnolia Park Bridge as the two women were returning home from work. Eyewitness accounts reveal that two unidentified men on motorbikes ambushed them,…