Islamabad
How do we want to live? Our office in Islamabad has been working for a peaceful and progressive Pakistan since 1986. Since then FNF Pakistan office has been seeking to answer this very question: How do we want to live? As individuals we are all entitled to personal dignity and freedom. It has been FNF`s mission to make these principles valid for all. We want people to realize the project of their lives! We promote a social and political environment where every individual can become the pilot of his/her lives!
News
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Truth or Dare
'The press must assert its freedom by demonstrating impeccable standards of journalism that can cement its role by dedicating itself to serving taxpayers and voters in a democracy', Usama Khilji writes about increasingly important role of free independent and responsible media on World Press Freedom Day.
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Even MPs need training on Parliament Rules of Procedures!
For a first time parliamentarian (in any parliament), it takes time to understand the institutional sociology and working of the parliamentary institutions and learn the rules of procedure. Most of the time, for the majority of the first-time legislators, learning is proverbial 'learning by doing.' But is it enough? Check out how the YPE Program by FNF Pakistan is training first time MPAs.
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Inclusive and Empowered Local Government
Local Government in Pakistan is getting attention in the public debate. The provincial governments in Pakistan have the constitutional obligation to establish local
governments and devolve political, administrative and financial powers to them. However, the latest Ordinance in Punjab passed in late 2021 has - as per the citizens - issues which need to be resolved before its implementation. -
Earth Warrior and Ecopreneur: Emaan Danish
Pakistan is lucky to have young Emaan Danish as a very vocal and proactive member of that global tribe. This eleven year old, through her words and actions, is showing the way to many how to contribute to environmental sustainability.
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Pak-German Trade Relations
The Trade volume between Germany and Pakistan hovers around 3 billion per year (before the Pandemic) is the biggest within the EU. The interesting fact is – it’s very rarely the case with Germany- that Pakistan even has a trade surplus. Tanvir Shahzad shares his observations which can increase this trade volume between Germany and Pakistan. #DostiKay70Saal #PakGermanDosti
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Accessible MPs, candid answers, mutual exchange
During this program we got a chance to learn from German parliamentarians, experts in communication and research institutes. From Pakistan side many members from Provincial assemblies, civil society representatives and journalists participated.
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Future Vision of Pakistan-German Relationships
"Walls and bridges are made of bricks and we need to demolish the walls (like Berlin wall) and build bridges." Zafarullah Khan, an IAF alumni himself shared the proceedings of the 19th IAF Alumni gathering in Lahore which was also celebrating 70-year of Pak-German relations.
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Youth as center of problem-solving
Check out the guest commentary by Muhammad Salal who attended YLC in 2020 and then used this opportunity to identify and develop inter-faith harmony dialogue/visits in Karachi. He was sponsored by FNF Pakistan office to attend YLC.
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New Dimensions in International Journalism
From tips on how journalists can work independently as content creators to the numerous bottlenecks in drafting legislation and implementation practices for most newly-proposed laws. Read what Ramshey Ahmed learned during the two day in person workshop by IAF Gummersbach Alumnus.
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Pak-Germany at 70
Pakistan-Germany ties have come a long way since the establishment of formal diplomatic ties in 1951. There is certainly room for further progress and improvement in the bilateral relations. Guest commentary by IAF Gummersbach Alumni Dr Huma Baqai, Associate Professor of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts, Faculty of Business Administration, IBA Karachi.
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Informed Citizenship and Digitalization
How youth can become an informed citizen in the age of digital information overload? Read the proceedings of the workshop with youth conducted with the IAF Gummersbach Alumni in Pakistan.
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COVID19: Situation in Pakistan
It was a ‘pleasant surprise’ to see Pakistan in the 3rd place on the Normalcy Index, as mentioned in the July edition of ‘The Economist’ . Was it vaccination, lock down, smart lock down or economic policies attached to COVID-19 or everything in combination?
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Lahooti Melo –Celebrating the Soul and Stories of the Indus Valley
The music, art, sounds and stories of River Indus are as mesmerizing and thought provoking as they were centuries ago. Aamir Amjad tells the story of the festival of sufi sounds and how going digital opened up new doors for every one.
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The politico-social changes under the Taliban rule
From lipsticks and music to flags and fleeing the country. Read the observations by Azaz Syed, a senior investigative journalist from Pakistan as he talked to people in Kabul, right before and after the Taliban take over in Afghanistan.
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Crisis demands engagement - not isolation
What can the big 7 countries learn from the culmination of a foreign intervention in Afghanistan? Accountability , active engagement and economic activity. Read the analysis by our IAFGummersbach Alumni Imtiaz Gul on the situation in Afghanistan after 31st August 2021
