The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) formalized a significant humanitarian partnership today by signing an agreement to deliver cash assistance to vulnerable families affected by recent floods in multiple districts of Pakistan. The agreement was signed by Secretary General PRCS, Mr. Muhammad Abaidullah Khan, and Head of Delegation Turkish…
For decades, tobacco control has been guided by a clear and necessary objective: reduce smoking and protect public health. That objective remains unchanged. Yet as scientific understanding evolves, so too does the need for greater clarity in how we talk about smoking, nicotine, and risk. Not all elements of tobacco use carry the same level…
The Regional Blood Donor Center of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) organised a blood donation drive at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Islamabad in collaboration with Turk Kızılay (Turkish Red Crescent Society), reflecting the strong humanitarian partnership and shared commitment of both sister National Societies. His Excellency Dr. Irfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador…
Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan’s march towards autism inclusivity needs to be powered through the education sector, as was concluded by Kreative Kinder Haus’s conference ‘Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Education for Autistic Learners’ held on account of World Autism Awareness Day 2026. Kreative Kinder Haus, a school dedicated to facilitating and educating autistic learners, marked World Autism Awareness…
Ortahisar, a historic village in the heart of Cappadocia, Türkiye’s enchanting “Land of Fairy Tales,” has officially joined the International Cittaslow (Slow Cities) Network, marking Türkiye’s 29th Cittaslow city, further strengthening its presence in the global slow-living movement, an important milestone in the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism and cultural preservation. Following an extensive preparation…
Islamabad: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has launched a comprehensive “No Child Left Behind” door-to-door survey and enrolment campaign across Union Councils in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) to identify and enrol out-of-school children. The initiative aims to ensure that every child in ICT has access to education by conducting a detailed…
On the occasion of World Obesity Day, Novo Nordisk and the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSRC) came together to highlight the urgent need for coordinated action to address obesity as a growing public health priority in Pakistan. The joint engagement, held at the Ministry’s premises on 4 March 2026, was attended…
SHINE Humanity Pakistan proudly announced the inauguration of its fourth Mobile Urgent Care Unit (MUC), a 20-foot state-of-the-art clinic on wheels designed to deliver essential healthcare to disaster-affected and underserved communities across rural Sindh. The ceremony was held at the residence of Mr. Aqeel Karim Dhedhi, Chairman of the AKD Group. SHINE Humanity’s MUCs have…
Communities in Murree and Kotli Sattiyan have benefited from a year-long initiative to improve Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) awareness and promote rainwater harvesting as a climate-resilient solution in these water-stressed regions. The project, titled Community Mobilisation and WASH Education under Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting in Murree District was formally marked at a closing ceremony hosted…
Her Excellency Prof. Dr. Fatma Meriç Yılmaz, President of the Turkish Red Crescent Society along with Alper Kucuk,Director General for International Affairs and Migration led a high-level delegation from Türkiye on an official visit to the National Headquarters of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, reaffirming the longstanding, trusted and brotherly humanitarian partnership between the two…