Sunday, September 21st, 2025
PIDE seminar calls for gender-sensitive disaster response in flood-hit Pakistan
The seminar collectively underscored that floods are not merely environmental events but also social stress tests that expose deep-rooted inequalities. ISLAMABAD, SEPT 21: /DNA/ – The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a seminar titled “Understanding Gendered Vulnerabilities in Flood-Affected Areas of Pakistan,” highlighting how disasters exacerbate existing social inequalities, particularly for women, minorities, and marginalized groups. The session, moderated by Dr. Rabia Manzoor, Deputy Chief (Policy) PIDE brought together experts and practitioners including Ms. Nilofer Afridi Qazi (social worker and disaster management specialist), Mr. Raza Narejo (Acting Country Director, IslamicRead More
Rising Stars Hockey Club hosts farewell match for Australian envoy Neil Hawkins
Pakistan is gifted with enormous hockey potential which needs to be explored and nurtured,” he said, adding that he sincerely hoped to see Pakistan reclaim its historic position at the top of the global hockey arena ISLAMABAD, SEPT 21: /DNA/ – The Rising Stars Hockey Club, Islamabad, organized a warm farewell reception in honor of Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins, who is set to leave Pakistan next month upon completion of his diplomatic tenure. Mr. Hawkins, who developed a close association with the Rising Stars Hockey Club during his stayRead More