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

Gqeberha, South Africa: American missionary Josh Sullivan, who was abducted at gunpoint during a church service in Gqeberha last week, has been rescued safely, authorities confirmed Tuesday evening. The news has sparked a wave of relief and gratitude across the global Christian community, many of

Lahore: (PPF) On April 8, the Lahore High Court (LHC) directed the Attorney General for Pakistan to appear in person and explain the legal grounds for the ban on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

A three-member full bench, headed by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, resumed proc

Kashmir: Inna LillAllah-e-Wainna Ilaih-e-Rajioon! And, he has remained steadfast to his mission – an independent secular Kashmir. That characterization is a befitting tribute to Barrister Hamid Bashani, a person of decency, politeness, and kindliness. One may take an issue with his approach

Pakistan: Nabeel Masih, the youngest ever blasphemy convict in Pakistan, has endured years of unjust imprisonment and persecution. Despite his release on bail, his suffering continues—this time due to painful lipomas that require urgent medical treatment. The British Asian Christian Associa