Author: Munir Ahmed
Introducing Pakistan’s First Transgender Ride-Sharing Service In a groundbreaking move to combat discrimination and harassment, Pakistan has launched its first-ever ride-sharing service exclusively for transgender individuals and women called SheDrives. The service, currently available only in Lahore, aims to provide a safe and inclusive mode of transportation for marginalized communities. The founder, Ammaz Farooqi, expressed hope that SheDrives would help reduce the harassment faced by transgender individuals on the roads. The initiative has been well-received by the transgender community, who often face exclusion and violence in conservative areas of Pakistan. This innovative service ensures that both drivers and passengers are…
Breaking news from Islamabad: A Kenyan court has declared the 2022 shooting death of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif by police in Nairobi as unlawful and unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by Justice Stella Mutuku, criticized Kenya’s attorney general and the director of public prosecutions for negligence in investigating the incident. Sharif, who had fled Pakistan to avoid arrest on charges of maligning national institutions, was reportedly targeted by an elite Kenyan police unit. A Pakistani investigative panel termed his killing a “planned assassination,” prompting demands for justice from Sharif’s family and supporters. The court’s verdict requires Kenyan authorities to conclude their…
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email An estimated 200,000 people in Pakistan could be affected by the upcoming monsoon season, which is expected to bring heavier rains than usual, a top UN official warned on Thursday. The United Nations, with help from local authorities, has prepared a contingency plan, with $40 million set aside to respond to any emergencies, said Mohamed Yahya, the newly appointed Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan. Mr Yahya told journalists in Islamabad that the weather forecasters in Pakistan are projecting…