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!
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Increasing Pakistan’s Exports
FNF Pakistan recently co-organized with the Foreign Services Academy, Islamabad a bespoke training on “International Trade Policy & Digital Economy” for the young and mid-career diplomats with Dr. Adil Nakhoda and Shehryar Hydri.
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The dignity of legislation
The recent absence of meaningful debate in the parliament of Pakistan dilutes the democratic authority as well as the demands it makes on other state actors and fellow citizens. Check out the analysis by Dr. Zia Ullah (Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan) on Rule of Law as the guiding principle of legislation and democracy.
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Call for Program Manager (Pakistan Office)
Deadline to Apply Monday 7th August 2023
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Battle of Narratives
" I realized that how we were being portrayed in media wasn’t doing justice to the cost of our involvement in the war." From war on terrorism to a skewed narrative on the impact on every day Pakistani, how media in Pakistan failed its role to bring both sides of the story to the front, read Remshay Ahmed analysis on Pakistani media.
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Using Social Media Responsibly
The only way to control the spread of fake news and harassment on social media is to inform its most vulnerable users of the consequences. The youth must be made aware of the power they hold in the form of freedom of expression and a click on social media. But the task is monumental and demands immediate attention.
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Why every vote counts?
While one vote may seem unimportant, every single vote holds weight and can shape the outcome. Moonus Kainat explains how our partner CPDI's voter awareness sessions with youth in universities is discussing accessibility issues to address low voter turnout.
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Pakistan’s Budget 2023-24: Economic Assessment and Critique
The economic crisis in Pakistan is deepening, showing no signs of an imminent recovery, let alone sustainable growth. The country is grappling with severe financial strain, characterized by minimal reserves, escalating public debt, record-breaking inflation, and a rapidly depreciating currency. Against the backdrop of this economic meltdown and upcoming elections the government presented the annual budget 2023-2024 on 9 June. Read the critique by Dr Aneel Salman
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Webtalk: Frauenrechte im Fokus
Frauenrechte im Fokus: In der Veranstaltung diskutieren Naurin Ahmad-Zaki, Leiterin des Annemarie-Schimmel-Hauses in Lahore, und Birgit Lamm, Leiterin des Projektbüros der Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit in Islamabad, über die Geschichte und die aktuelle Lage von Frauen in Pakistan sowie über mögliche Zukunftsaussichten.
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Energy Transition and Food Security
Energy supplies and energy shortage have become a global issue since the Ukraine Russia war. However, for South Asia, energy supplies have been an issue even before the war. In December 2022 we invited Mr. Mujtaba Khan, CEO Reon Energy Pakistan, and Mr. Navam Niles, Research Consultant, Centre of Poverty Analysis, Sri Lanka, for an online web talk titled “Impact of the Ukraine-Russia War on Energy Transition and Food Security in Debt Ridden South Asian Nations“.
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Power battle at the cost of stability
Pakistan needs mature leadership, supported by the majority, which can bring the country forward. The media and people must support this effort. The alternative scenario is disastrous and will engulf even the most powerful. Read the argument for cooler heads, dialogue and elections to once again centre the citizenry and focus on things that matter like economy rather than fanning the conflict.
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We the people
April 12, 2023 marks 50 years of 1973 Constitution of Pakistan. Despite disruptions (1977-1985 and 1999-2002), this historic document continues to serve as the ‘user manual of statecraft’ that provides shapes of social contract between the citizens and the state, defines the soul and spirit of the nation and outlines our institutional architecture. The occasion provides an opportunity to examine what has worked well and what needs to be improved,
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Innovations in Facilitation and Program Design
From the Being of Facilitation to the Doing of facilitation, Syed Raza Ali shares with us why this two weeks workshop designed to get the new age moderators and facilitators fight both 'zoom fatigue' and ability to apply innovative, relevant and engaging facilitation methodologies leading to interactive events and learning sessions.
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Entrepreneurship beyond the conventional
Women represent around 48% of Pakistan’s total population, while female employment participation is only 15.5%. This shows a significant potential. Facilitation such as co-working spaces, and accelerators; women-focused competitions; trainings and networking opportunities have empowered women entrepreneurs. However the ecosystem still requires specific interventions to bridge the gap in funding and registration for women-led start-ups.
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The war in Ukraine: Impact on Pakistan’s energy security
Pakistan has long dealt with energy-insecurity, a state of affairs exacerbated by the disastrous economic effects of the pandemic, floods and war in Ukraine. While some experts warned Pakistan that its energy dependence was untenable, there were others who believed such concerns were overblown thanks to the abundance and low cost of Liquefied Natural Gas. The war in Ukraine has proven the latter group wrong.
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Celebrating achievements, determining steps forward
Since 1995, hundreds of Freedom Gators hailing from fields like, civic sector, academia, politics, parliament and enterprise, etc. have had the opportunity to learn about these and numerous other liberal values through various activities, visit programs and trainings by Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom-Pakistan and at its International Academy for Leadership (IAF) in Gummersbach (Germany).
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With the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom - Pakistan, FreedomGate Pakistan is conducting a two-day workshop on "Cultivating Critical thinking" #Lahore on 23 and 24 September 2023. Beena Khan will be the main moderator, and Muhammad Anwar will coordinate the workshop. The workshop is for University Students, journalists, and civil society members. There will be diverse sessions. Religious minorities are also encouraged to apply. You can apply by completing the Google Form at https://forms.gle/YvEY6mnUBgNSg6139 Participation will be possible only after getting the confirmation. Participants from Lahore and surrounding districts will attend this workshop on a first-come, first-basis selection as the seats will be limited for outstation participants.
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Dr. Carsten Klein Regional Director Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom South Asia presented a fragment of the Berlin Wall to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani during his recent meeting at the Parliament House. Dr. Klein was visiting Pakistan in the last week of August (2023). He had a number of high level meetings with diplomats, government officials, and partner organizations of FNF Pakistan including CPDI Pakistan, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and SCCI. The discussions revolved around regional cooperation activities including study on energy security and transition to renewable energies in South Asia. He further shared the work that the foundation is doing in Pakistan including women in sustainability entrepreneurship training programs and our on-going cooperation with the chamber of commerce’s both in Pakistan and Germany. #PakGermanDosti Senate of Pakistan
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