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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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
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70 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and Germany
Key note Speech of His Excellency Mr. Bernhard Schlagheck, Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan, at Friedrich Naumann Foundation Pakistan`s event
“Celebrating Unity in Diversity: Book Launch and Cultural Night” at Lok Virsa, Islamabad, 25 Feb 2021.
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Linking empathy with public policy making
“Policy making becomes powerful when it’s basis is on both empathy and facts. ” Dr. Rakhshinda Perveen discussing the importance of empathy for youth and its linkage with public policy frameworks at FreedomGate Pakistan workshop.
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Celebrating Unity in Diversity
How can one talk about diversity and explain the concept of Federalism using arts? FNF Pakistan in 2020 rose to the challenge when due to COVID a number of planned workshops were converted into digital panel discussion on zoom or facebook. This is that story!
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Women drive politics
The role of the Women's parliamentary caucus in influencing legislation on women's right is a case in point. And yet, women continue to be underrepresented in the political and economic decision-making process. This is why FNF Pakistan hand the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan have commissioned a study on the performance of female legislators in Pakistan from 2018-2020. You can find the results of this study here.
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Terms of Reference for “Project End Evaluation of EU Funded Project: DLG Pakistan”
The deadline to submit the Expression of Interest (EoI) is Monday 28 June 1800 hrs at pakistan@freiheit.org
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Why is Eco-Driving Important in the wake of climate change?
What are the linkage between how we drive cars and the SMOG -that descends increasingly every winter in Lahore, Karachi and now in the twin cities?
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Combatting the COVID19 Disinfodemic: A situation analysis for Pakistan
On this Data Privacy Day 2021 check out the situation analysis on Pakistan by Mehwish Batool in a competition winning essay held with our partner organization Digital Rights Foundation
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Pakistan: Water Crisis is a Regional Political Challenge
Since its independence in 1947, Pakistan has faced many political and economic challenges. Among others, one of the major and long-term challenges for Pakistan is neither extremism nor terrorism, but the lethal combination of climate change and a rapidly growing population. Both these issues are influencing water resource- scarcity on the one hand and monsoon flash floods on the other.
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Work From Home during Corona Virus: Challenge or Opportunity?
Even though we are sitting alone in our homes, and practicing social distancing, it is a challenge and an opportunity. Challenge because we have to isolate ourselves and brace for economic downturn, and opportunity because we now can have (I hope!) a clarity of thought as to what is more important.
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Misinformation in Pakistan During COVID-19
Fake news during the coronavirus pandemic brought in focus, the issue of tackling misinformation in the mainstream media. Read on to explore how various WhatsApp/Twitter/Facebook posts shows that Pakistan during the coronavirus pandemic is fighting two forces: a pandemic and an ‘infodemic’
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Covid-19: Bane or Boon for the Logistics Industry in Pakistan
According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2018-19, the transport sector was the second-highest contributor to GDP in the services sector. The transport sector employs a significant number of people and it was expected to create an additional 0.6 million jobs. Check out the Analysis on courier industry in Pakistan during COVID-19.
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Can the Startup Generation Defeat the Economic Threats Posed by COVID-19?
Check out the stories of three finalists of 'The Startup Gen' -Pakistan`s first startup reality show and competition- as they changed their business models in the face of pandemic in 2020
