Lubna Jerar Naqvi

21/02/2024

Are populism & cults detrimental to democracy?
Is Pakistani politics a form of political cult?

Pakistani elections have proved to be an interesting study as we see the party that was unable to campaign come out strong even in a splintered state. Election results have once again hit false narratives of traditional parties as voters voted for a leaderless group of independents only because Imra...

20/02/2024

NOWCommunities organised Fem Conference 2024 in collaboration with

07/02/2024

Terrorism in
Two blasts in two cities - Pishin and Qila Saifullah - targeting political offices. Casualties and injured reported by

04/02/2024

I was invited to PTV (STATE OWNED) channel

01/02/2024

will be soon but did they see manisfestos of any political party?

Pakistani voters seem to have reached a certain level of complacency that allows them to tolerate the superficial political claims from inefficient people running the country in the name of politics.

29/01/2024

IFJ will take Israel to court if journalists are targeted

The IFJ will take legal action against Israeli politicians and military leaders, if they won’t commit to respecting the orders of the International Court of Justice, in respect of the targeting of journalists.
IFJ - International Federation of Journalists President Dominique Pradalié and General Secretary Anthony Bellanger wrote to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant to tell them that the IFJ’s 600,000 members consider Gaza’s journalists to be their colleagues.

The IFJ will take legal action against Israeli politicians and military leaders, if they won’t commit to respecting the orders of the International Court of Justice, in respect of the targeting of journalists. IFJ President Dominique Pradalié and General Secretary Anthony Bellanger wrote to Israe...

29/01/2024

Continuing its crackdown on independent media in 2024, three journalists were detained by the Taliban’s intelligence agency over two days in Kabul. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Afghan Independent Journalists Union (AIJU), condemn the continued summoning ...

26/01/2024

National Commission on the Status of Women, Islamabad Chairperson addressing gathering at Provincial Commision for Status of Women Consultation in

26/01/2024

National Commission on the Status of Women, Islamabad supported by Unwomen Pakistan United Nations Development Programme - UNDP UNICEF organised a provincial CSW consultation meeting.
"Mainstreaming, Accelerating and Policy Support (MAPS) for in
NCSW Chairperson Nilofer Baktiar gave a welcome address.

18/01/2024

18/01/2024

Snippets from East-West Center workshop held in
January 2024

05/01/2024

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15/12/2023

Ninety-four killed in 2023 - IFJ - International Federation of Journalists

06/12/2023

On the morning of election day, a group of us were driven to the polling station early in the morning. Our duty began at 6 am and ended only when we protested and demanded that we be allowed to go home. It was very late in the night. We were brought to the polling station in police vehicles but had to go home on our own late at night.” Rubina Ghaffar Lady Health Worker

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Lady Health Workers Programme merged into the health sector but instead of being beneficial for the LHWs, it only added to their problems.

03/12/2023

03/12/2023

Thank you . & for inviting me.
Moderating an amazing panel -AH Nayar, Dr. Sara Rizvi Jafree, Adv Saqib Jillani and Taimur Bandey

03/12/2023

What does Lubna Jerar Naqvi think about cyber misogyny?






WACC - Global National Commission on the Status of Women, Islamabad National Commission for Human Rights

01/12/2023

In**st: Breaking the Silence & Shattering the TabooUks hosted this online discussion as part of 16 Days of Activism to create a safe space for open conversat...

29/11/2023

IFJ Asia-Pacific Equity and Safety Training held in collab and at Press Club # KPC

25/11/2023

19/11/2023

Javeria Shakil-Kazim writes about drawing a parallel to

Journalist Zarrar Khuhro called the Palestinian tragedy the “Karbala of our times”. When I first read this, it sounded a bit much. Probably because it was the Prophet’s (pbuh) family that was...

19/11/2023

Graveyards being turned into residential areas in reports of Express Tribune interesting read

Lahore sees surge in low-cost housing, providing affordable plots amid inflation challenges

15/11/2023

Discussing how to interview a survivor of during a two-day training workshop on Training on Capacity Building of Media Professionals on Ethical Reporting on Trafickking in Person and Smuggling of Migrants organised by IOM - UN Migration
SSDO Pakistan and Embassy of Denmark in Pakistan

12/11/2023

Lady health workers brave perils, sacrifices, and unpaid commitments in their vital service to the community

Maqsood Ahmed said that the main reason for the non-payment and delayed salaries of LHWs is the absence of a service structure – “This is also why LHWs are

11/11/2023

Some positive changes may happen in Pakistani economy. Zafar Masud 's expert opinion regarding IMF, stronger rupee etc. is very optimistic. Do listen