Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed education the most powerful force for dignity, equality, and hope and the strongest weapon against poverty, extremism, and injustice. He said that the PPP firmly believes that classrooms, not battlefields, shape destinies, and that books not bullets build nations. The PPP Chairman, in his […]
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Australia vows action against extremism after Bondi Beach attack
SYDNEY: Australia’s prime minister has vowed to stamp out extremism and antisemitism after the country mourned the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting, a 10-year-old girl remembered as a “little ray of sunshine.” The attack has shaken the nation and reignited debate over hate crimes and security laws. Read More: Bondi Beach shooter confirmed as […]
Sindh to set up centre of excellence to counter violent extremism
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while presiding over a cabinet meeting, approved $15 million Grant for the New JPMC Emergency Tower, the establishment of a community health company, the creation of a Sindh government cloud, the setup of 14 anti-narcotic courts, and a Centre for Excellence for countering violent extremism. The cabinet also […]
Sindh home minister stresses shared commitment to eradicate poverty and extremism
The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), a national apex institution working to eradicate poverty across Pakistan, organized a Consultative Dialogue on Poverty Reduction through Interface between Sindh CVE Center, PPAF, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Karachi today. The dialogue aimed to strengthen collaboration between the Government of Sindh’s Centre of Excellence on Countering Violent […]
Maryam Nawaz rejects allegations of 600 TLP workers killed
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz questioned reports that police killed 600 banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) workers. Speaking at a Lahore event, she asked, “If this happened, where are the bodies and evidence?” She said no video or proof has been shown to support the claims. She urged anyone with evidence to provide it so the authorities […]
Pakistan exposes India’s persecution of minorities at UN forum
Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s systematic persecution of minorities at the United Nations, accusing it of promoting extremist nationalism under the guise of patriotism. Addressing a UN session on minority issues, Pakistan’s Counsellor Saima Saleem highlighted the alarming rise of Islamophobia and extremist ideologies in India. She stated that attacks on places of worship and […]
Cabinet to Review Ban on TLP Today
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior will brief the federal cabinet today (Thursday) regarding the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) amid growing calls for a ban on the group following recent violent protests. According to official sources, the Punjab government’s recommendations will also be presented before the cabinet. The provincial authorities have already urged the federal government to […]
Punjab to set up whistleblower cells in every district to curb extremism
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired the 3rd extraordinary meeting on the province’s law and order situation on Wednesday, during which the Punjab government took several historic decisions aimed at strengthening the rule of law and ensuring the writ of the state. The meeting decided to ensure strict implementation of the Loudspeaker Act and […]
Where Extremism Devours Politics
If one wishes to understand the perils of extremism, the political journey of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan offers a complete case study. In the 2018 general elections, TLP secured 2.2 million votes from Punjab alone. Had it functioned as a democratic political party, such a significant vote bank could have made it a serious player in national […]
Pakistan Must Become a ‘Hard State,’ Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Friday that Pakistan must shed its image as a “soft state” and evolve into a strong, law-enforcing “hard state” governed by the Constitution and rule of law. He made the remarks after attending a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which was also attended by […]