Friday, August 29th, 2025
The overlooked crisis of human trafficking in Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Bhatti Human trafficking, a staggering human rights infringement and contemporary form of servitude, impacts millions worldwide. Moreover, involuntary slavery, forced labor and sexual exploitation are examples of exploitative uses for human trafficking. Coordinated international measures based on solid data, all-encompassing regulations and unyielding political will are necessary to combat human trafficking. The issue in Pakistan is complex, with particular difficulties stemming from the social, economic and geopolitical environment of the nation. The theme of world day trafficking in person (TIP) 2025, “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime –Read More
Paradigm shift needed in governance
Pakistan, a nation born in the crucible of independence, has been plagued by a cycle of natural disasters and man-made catastrophes. The recent floods in Punjab, which have claimed over 30 lives and displaced countless others, are a grim reminder of this persistent problem. The devastation is not just a result of heavy rainfall, but also a consequence of widespread corruption, negligence, and a lack of long-term planning. While the poor bear the brunt of the tragedy, the elite remain preoccupied with self-serving pursuits, such as “photo shoots” and politicalRead More
Ikebana master Ms. Neveen Syed wins prestigious Japanese award for cultural diplomacy
ISLAMABAD, AUG 29 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has announced the conferment of Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendations 2025 upon Ms. Neveen Syed, Chairperson of the Lahore Floritage Sogetsu Study Group in recognition of her significant contributions towards the promotion of cultural relations between Japan and Pakistan. Lahore Floritage Sogetsu Study Group is a cultural organisation of Japanese-style flower arrangement, Ikebana. Ms. Neveen Syed, Chairperson of the Lahore Floritage Sogetsu Study Group, has been working selflessly and with full dedication to spread Japanese culture by providing opportunitiesRead More
Pakistan to play in hockey Pro-league for the first time
Pakistan will join Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, Germany, India, Netherlands, and Spain in the upcoming men’s season of the FIH Hockey Pro League – the seventh edition of the competition. They will replace Ireland who were relegated at the end of the previous season, following their ninth-place finish in the league DNA BERLIN: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed that the Pakistan men’s hockey team, nicknamed the Green Shirts, have accepted the invitation to participate in the upcoming 2025-26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League. Pakistan were promotedRead More
Man-Made Disaster Floods rampant encroachments and negligence
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says work is underway to formulate an effective policy to deal with the effects of climate change and monsoons Bureau Report/DNA LAHORE, AUG 29 /DNA/ – The recent floods that have devastated large parts of Pakistan are increasingly being seen not as a natural calamity, but as a man-made disaster, the result of decades of mismanagement, encroachments, and negligence. While torrential rains have undeniably triggered the crisis, experts argue that the scale of destruction is primarily due to human mistakes — with rivers, waterways, andRead More
Field Marshal Asim Munir visits flood-hit areas of Punjab
Centreline Report RAWALPINDI, AUG 29 /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff, visited flood affected areas of Punjab including Sialkot Sector, Shakargarh, Narowal and Kartarpur. The visit was aimed to review the flood situation and the ongoing rescue and relief efforts. COAS was given a comprehensive brief on the prevailing situation and the preparations for the next spell of rains. COAS appreciated the troops and the civil administration for their coordinated and untiring efforts in rescuing and providing relief to the masses inRead More