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We are a German political non-profit organization striving to promote democracy, civil society, equality and environment. Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung (HBS) Pakistan is currently working in the field of Ecology and Sustainable Development, Democratization and Peace and Security. With the Head Office in Berlin/ Germany, we have 25 offices worldwide and cooperate with partners in over 60 countries. Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung is affiliated to Green Party of Germany

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DOSSIER: DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES OF TALIBANISATION
Pakistan is facing troubled times. Find government documents, media coverage as well as in depth analyses on the latest developments. Read more

Obama's Speech in Cairo
June 4, 2009
Obama's Address to the Muslim World, his 55-minute address suffused with respect for touchstones of the religion. He said the time had come to "speak the truth" and "seek a new beginning." Read more

Igniting Hope
Muqtedar Khan (Daily Times)
President Obama has found the right language for the Israeli-Palestinian issue. If he can translate this into policy, then perhaps we can finally witness the emergence of a Palestinian nation. Read more

Whither Pakistan? A five-year forecast
PERVEZ HOODBHOY
Pakistan will not break up; there will not be another military coup; the Taliban will not seize the presidency; Pakistan's nuclear weapons will not go astray; and the Islamic sharia will not become the law of the land. read more

ARTICLES

Politics Globalization and Gender Climate & Energy Foreign Policy

Implementation of the Bali Roadmap
China’s Position on the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference May 20, 2009, Read more

Pakistan: going forward?
Najam Sethi
This week US President Obama met with Pakistan President Zardari and Afghan President Karzai urging both for cooperation against the Taliban. Read more

Pakistan and the Global Financial Crisis
Farrukh Saleem, Centre for Research and Security Studies
The report reflects on Pakistan’s balance of payment crisis. Read more

EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Pakistan Delegation to China in May 2009
Saima Jasam, HBS
The idea for this interaction was to learn about Chinese foreign policy vis-à-vis Pakistan, to build and explore linkages, area of cooperation between Chinese think tanks and Heinrich Boll Stiftung Supported Pakistani think tanks. read more

"Capital suggestion"
Dr Farrukh Saleem
One of the Pakistan Deligation member to China. Read more

Re-Writing History
The Sustainable Develoment Policy Institute held a launching ceremony of its recently completed project on re-writing history entitled "The land of two partitions and beyond" and "Reconstructing history", which was supported by HBS. Media coverage of this event

Punjab University students left Netherlands and Germany with flying colors
Kulsoom Monica, HBS
Studendt won 2 outstanding diplomacy awards in an Model UN Conference.Read more
Deutsche Welle: Interview with Nishat Kazmi, Maria Mujeeb and Sher Afghan (only in Urdu)
The students thanked Mr. Gregor Enste (Director,HBS Lahore) and the Dutch Embassy for their moral and financial support, and recommended encouragement and support of students also by GoP.

KALEIDOSCOPE ON PAKISTAN

In the light of the current developments Pakistan is only known as a country of numerous political, economic and social problems, whereas its different peoples, its rich cultural heritage, its diverse culture and its beautiful landscape are almost out of sight.

Glimpses from Pakistan Faces of Pakistan