Tag: #NGO
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Chromatic Organizes Influencers Conference in Nathiagali against Dangers of Modern Tobacco Products
LAHORE (Press Release): The event brought together prominent social media influencers, dedicated activists, and esteemed professionals to highlight the alarming hazards posed by modern tobacco products. The conference also sought to debunk the misguided notion that modern tobacco products are less harmful and exposed the tobacco industry’s aggressive targeting of youth through social media and…
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Chromatic Post Card Season 3 Launch
Islamabad (PRESS RELEASE – May 3, 2023): Chromatic, a non-profit communication-based advocacy organization with the mission to promote inclusion, accountability, and sustainable development in Pakistan, is pleased to announce its upcoming postcard competition to raise awareness about the positive impact of increased tobacco prices on health, children, and government revenue. The theme of the competition…
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Nighat Daad: Pak Govt. Cancels Agreement
Nighat Daad ‘s NGO will not be funded by the Government of Pakistan; the contract was canceled after finding out about anti-Pakistan foreign funding. According to reports, the government of Pakistan has canceled the contract with the NGO run by the lawyer and activist, the Digital Rights Foundation (DRF). In this regard, the Ministry of Economic…
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Akshay Kumar donates a whopping amount to Gautam Gambhir
Lahore, 25th April: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar donated one crore for coronavirus relief work in India. The ‘Khiladi’ actor who is known for his philanthropic activities, just donated 10 million for the relief work done for the coronavirus pandemic. As per reports, Kumar donated a whopping one crore to an NGO owned by the former…
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NGOs file French case against Syria over chemical attacks
Paris, March 2 (AFP/APP):Three NGOs have filed a criminal complaint in France against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over chemical weapons attacks in 2013, they said on Tuesday. Accusing the Assad regime of “crimes against humanity” and “war crimes”, the three organisations appealed to a Paris court to use its extra-territorial powers which…
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Meesha Shafi’s Lawyer Caught Operating An Illegal NGO
Lahore, 17th December: Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi’s legal team responded to an interim challan filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in a Lahore trial court on December 15. According to reports of Baaghi TV, Meesha Shafi’s lawyer Nighat Dad who represented her case in the famous ‘Me Too’ movement against renowned singer-actor Ali Zafar…
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Judge rejects Trump limits on ‘Dreamer’ immigration program
Washington, Nov 15 (AFP/APP):A judge on Saturday rejected the White House’s limitations on a program protecting 700,000 so-called “Dreamers,” undocumented migrants brought to the United States as children. The federal judge in New York ruled that President Donald Trump’s acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf was not lawfully serving in his role when he issued…
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Humanitarian ship brings 255 migrants to Sicily
Rome, Nov 15 (AFP/APP):The humanitarian ship Open Arms reached the coast of the Italian island of Sicily on Saturday and transferred 255 migrants to the Italian authorities, the Spanish NGO said on Twitter. A total of 184 adults and 71 unaccompanied minors from 20 African nations, were taken aboard two Italian boats where they will…
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China calls for effective NGO dialogue with U.S.
NEW YORK, Oct 31 (XINHUA/APP):China called for effective dialogue with the United States between non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to deepen mutual understanding in protection of human rights, said vice chairman of China Foundation for Human Rights Development. Men Lijun, also secretary-general of the foundation, made the remarks at the ninth China-U.S. Dialogue on Rule of Law…