Rabia Mustafa The world observes World No Tobacco Day on 31 May every year to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage stronger measures for the protection of public health. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), this global campaign…
Rabia Mustafa António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, believes that, in an era of rising tensions, peacekeeping remains a proven and cost-effective way to restore stability and hope. However, he also emphasizes that peacekeeping requires consistent political support and reliable financial resources. What is…
Rabia Mustafa Every year on 21 May, the international community observes the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a day led by UNESCO and recognized by the United Nations to celebrate the richness of human cultures and the importance of dialogue among…
Rabia Mustafa 1. Commission of Offence ▼ 2. Police Receive Information / FIR (Cr.P.C. Sections 154–173 apply with JJSA safeguards) ▼ 3. Initial Determination of Age If accused appears below 18 ├─ Birth certificate, educational certificate or any other pertinent document └─ Medical examination if…
Rabia Mustafa The international community observes the International Day of Living Together in Peace every year on 16th May, a global occasion dedicated to promoting peace, tolerance, inclusion, solidarity, and mutual understanding among peoples and nations. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General…
Zarmina Khan Communities are facing an increasing but often invisible danger, which is heavy metal contamination in drinking water across the world. From arsenic-laden groundwater to lead leaching pipes, this calamity is silently unfolding beneath our feet and flowing straight from household taps. Heavy metals…
Rabia Mustafa In today’s deeply fragmented world, the need and urgency of peace has never been more urgent. Ongoing conflicts and rising geopolitical tensions, from the intensifying confrontation between the United States and Iran to the involvement of other states in this war, reflect a…
Rabia Mustafa Every year on 23 April, the global community observes World Book and Copyright Day, an initiative of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) that celebrates the power of books and the importance of protecting intellectual creativity. Established in 1995, this day…
Rabia Mustafa Recently, Pakistan published a national framework titled the National Strategy for Addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) 2026–2030, which provides the country’s first comprehensive response to rising digital violence against women and marginalized communities. The strategy recognizes that online abuse is not only a…
Rabia Mustafa Every year on 5 April, the world observes the International Day of Conscience, a global reminder that peace begins with individual moral awareness. The day emphasizes that the decisions we make, guided by conscience, shape not only our personal lives but also the…
