UK: On July 3rd, a significant meeting took place involving representatives of the UK RAAC Campaign Group and officials from Clackmannanshire Council — including Housing Manager Murray Sharp and Project Manager Kim Grieve. The focus was the Council’s loan scheme designed to fund urgen

Gojra, Pakistan: In a disturbing incident of sexual harassment and physical intimidation, a young Christian woman and her family were forced to flee from their home in Chak 361, Gojra, Punjab. The family, who had been living in servant quarters on a cattle farm owned by a Muslim landlord, endured

UK: Homeowners from Tillicoultry, already reeling from the chaos and distress caused by the discovery of RAAC concrete in their properties, have now been delivered another blow — this time by J & E Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, who are approved by Clackmannanshire Council. 

UK: On 9th June, RAAC-affected homeowners in Clackmannanshire gathered outside a long-overdue meeting between Councillors and representatives from McConnell, a contractor appointed to present detailed proposals for the long-awaited remediation of dangerously compromised homes. Residents rallied f

UK: Homeowners in Tillicoultry affected by the RAAC crisis are reeling from what many are calling an engineered attempt by Clackmannanshire Council to exploit their vulnerable position. Despite early assurances, recent documents and proposals reveal a strategy that could leave re

Islamabad: (PPF) On June 18, the federal cabinet approved the appointment of Kamal Uddin Tipu as the Chairperson of the Commission for the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Pr

Lahore: (By PPF) On June 12, the Punjab government introduced a new bill aimed at regulating the dissemination of information and awareness campaigns regarding government projects and initiatives. Titled the Punjab Public Awareness and Dissemination of Information Bill 2025, the proposed leg

Bihar, India: On 10th January 2025, in the Lalunagar village of Bihar, a tragic incident unfolded involving six-year-old Santhusti, the daughter of Pastor Ramashish and Sabitha Devi. The young girl was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by 32-year-old Vivek Singh, a resident of the nearby

Islamabad: (PPF) On May 18, the Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that Pakistan has made significant strides in digital development and economic recovery under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

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UK: It’s been more than a year since homeowners in the Gower Estate, Hirwaun, were told that their homes were built using a dangerous, obsolete material called Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)—a product which many believe to have had a lifespan of just 30 years. And yet,

SIALKOT, Pakistan: In yet another tragic and deeply disturbing incident underscoring the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan, a young Christian man, Kashif Masih, son of James Masih and a resident of Bhanokay, Jamkay Cheema, was brutally tortured in Sialkot, Punjab, in what appears to be a

Conflicts and humanitarian crises significantly exacerbate pre-existing gender inequalities for women, girls and gender diverse populations, leading to increased vulnerability to sexual and gender-based violence, reproductive health complications, and mental health challenges, alongside reduced a

UK: The 3rd of April marked a small but significant step forward for Tillicoultry’s RAAC-affected homeowners, as Clackmannanshire Council’s Petitions Committee responded to the voices of over 250 residents by agreeing to recommend a feasibility study into the current and potential fut

London: Alex Norris MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Growth and Building Safety, has issued a response to Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of the UK RAAC Campaign Group, regarding concerns raised about Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in residential buildings, particular

Pakistan: The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) has stood beside Shabir Masih through unimaginable tragedy. In 2021, Shabir lost his son Usman Masih and daughter-in-law Yasmin Bibi, who were brutally murdered in Kathor Kalan, Wazirabad, by an intolerant Muslim neighbour (click here). The