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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A nod of respect and awe to river Indus
Many would think about why the protection of river Indus is so essential at a time when almost one third of Pakistan is flooded. The answer by Ms Salam and Mr Malik is this : the river is a continuous renewing body of water which provides food, a fisherman's economy, a means of settlements and the regulated water flow helps agriculture, the backbone of the country’s economy. It needs to be respected.
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A tale of two rivers
If only there were photographs of 6 foot river turtles then we could show the world how river was a thriving eco-system. This is the reason that 'Expedition Indus 2022' by Wajahat Malik is important because it is providing a documentary evidence of the culture and economy of the river behind the civilization of this region.
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Water Governance in the face of Climate Change
Each year is getting hotter than the last one, the impacts of extreme heat are pronounced more so in Pakistan. From prolonged heatwaves to Glacier Lake Outburst floods, from monsoon floods to droughts. It all boils down to water governance and realizing that water is human right and it needs a collective solution. Read how Dr. S. Aamir Hameed build the narrative for sustainable water storage and water safety plans.
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Pakistan and European Union under GSP+
This report provides an overview of Pakistan's trade performance under the GSP+ status and implementation of International Conventions. Pakistan’s GSP+ utilization rate has been high however, could be further increased through exhausting relevant tariff lines.
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A new econometric data model
Even private citizens need to know how the market and consumption patterns develop in order to make informed decisions about their own consumer behaviour and spending. The soft launch of white paper "Consumption Patterns in Urban Pakistan" offered the opportunity for academics, data practitioners and policy maker to discuss how this new econometric model can be expanded.
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Pakistan’s Economy: Where we are today and what we need to do?
Economic crises can be a blessing in disguise. They force all of us to take, and accept, difficult decisions without exhausting political capital. 'Growth has been elusive for Pakistan for a long time, for that we need to transform our economy' Ali Salman explains how Pakistan can achieve economic transformation.
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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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Consumption Patterns in Urban Pakistan
(Soft Launch on 3rd August 2022) This research provides a novel method to calculate consumption at a fine geospatial scale in Urban Pakistan, by synthesizing and transforming several different open-source datasets, and passing them through a statistical pipeline that generates powerful conclusions from relatively sparse data.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
