Pakistan finds itself at the forefront of climate-induced disasters, with the catastrophic floods of 2022 serving as a stark reminder of the nation’s vulnerability to the escalating impacts of climate change. Described by the Minister of Climate Change as a “humanitarian disaster of epic proportions,” these floods illuminate the urgent need for comprehensive action to […] Read more
On February 8th, Pakistan witnessed its 14th general elections, marking another milestone in the country’s democratic journey. However, the celebrations of strengthened democracy are marred by a stark reality – a substantial impediment to the full exercise of political rights for all citizens, particularly persons with disabilities (PWDs). As I cast my ballot during this […] Read more
The Malakand district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) holds significant strategic importance, serving as a historical battleground from the times of Buddhism through British rule, the Sikh era, and conflicts involving the Yousafzai tribe. Alladand, a small valley within district Malakand, holds historical significance as the first capital of the Yousafzai tribe in over five […] Read more
Pakistan is a fascinating country, especially when examining the two extremes of the same spectrum. At one end lies the country’s landscape of inequalities with stories of incredible discrimination against women, girls, and other marginalized communities, as evidenced by reported cases of GBV, VAW, disabling and toxic workplaces, and much more. On the other end, […] Read more
Neelam Bibi* is working as a nurse in a far-flung area of Balochistan, shahkarez village, to provide maternal care services to women who are less aware of Modern Family Planning (FP) methods. Today, she rushed to the civil hospital Quetta with a close family member to treat an unexpected pregnancy-related issue. The condition of the […] Read more
Watching a live genocide unfold on Al Jazeera English, whether on TV or the internet and perceiving it as either propaganda against Israel or a war where one side is filled with prayers while the other is armed to the teeth with weapons and wealth from various sources, is nothing short of a test of […] Read more
Pregnancy-friendly voting spaces: Gaps in voting facilities Misbah Bibi, 35 years a resident of Shakargarh says, she won’t be able to cast her vote to anyone, because she is just about to deliver her baby in the coming few days. She is afraid that there are any kind of facilities available for pregnant women at […] Read more
In elections time difficulties and concerns of minorities are never accentuated by mainstream media in their election-related reports mentioned by a citizen Kavita Kumari. Especially candidates who belong to minorities are not seen in mainstream media. The minorities are neglected pretty well by the mainstream media during elections. The problems of registration, name in the […] Read more
I had an occasion to witness a book launch, The Historical Golden Age and contemporary crisis in the Muslim World by Physicist Parvez Hood Bhoy, him being guest and Anchor and Analyst, Syed Muzammil Shah as moderator at Alhamra’s Think Fest. Pervez Hood Bhoy sparked off with reminiscing scientific laureates from Islamic world, such as […] Read more
Molana Fazal ur Rehman has secured an A grade in the books of the establishment in Pakistan, as for what he was send over to Kabul, he was able to achieve all the intended benchmarks. First, he met the prime advisor to prime minister and the backbone of palace in Kabul, then met Prime minister […] Read more