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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Liberal Footprints
“Liberal Footprints. Contributions to Pakistan’s Advancement”, it was an extraordinary event for more than one reason.
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Innovative Ways to Fight ‘Plastic War’
Regulation against the use of plastic is just one part of the equation.
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Securing Digital Space
Some highlights from the workshop on online harassment and challenges to digital security - aimed at educating young people about cybersecurity and digital rights.
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Young Leaders Conference Held in Lahore
In its 18th year, it is one of the most sought after six-day residential training program for the youth between 18-24 years from across Pakistan. In 2019 the theme of YLC was ‘How youth can and should raise their voice and amplify their message’.
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Giving Voice to the Informal Economy in Pakistan
Street vendors are the most visible part of the urban informal economy bringing them in close interaction with local authorities.
