When we hear the word democracy, we usually think of a system where people elect representatives and hold them accountable for decisions. But democracy is much broader than that. There is also a concept where people are not limited to just voting, but take part in social issues, give opinions, and directly contribute to solutions....
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August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Blogs
KP Floods Expose Pakistan’s Climate Crisis
Climate change is no longer a distant warning it is the reality we live in now, and Pakistan’s recent floods in Buner, Swat, and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are its harshest reminder. In mid-August, a shocking cloudburst dumped over 150 mm of rain in just an hour over Buner, triggering flash floods and landslides...
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A Message from Gilgit Baltistan: Aspirations and Challenges on Pakistan’s Independence Day
Gilgit-Baltistan, a breathtakingly beautiful region in Northern Pakistan, is home to some of the world’s highest mountains, including K2, Nanga Parbat, and Rakaposhi. Our region is known for its stunning natural landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. We celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, but more significantly, we commemorate our own independence day on...
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July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Blogs
Gilgit-Baltistan: A Fire Smolders Behind Silent Mountains
In Gilgit-Baltistan, home to the world’s highest and most majestic peaks, there is a new echo rising, not from the valleys or glaciers, but from the some towns, villages: the voice of unrest, sectarian unease, and a growing disconnect with the state. Once a symbol of peaceful coexistence, cultural diversity, and natural beauty, this region...
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July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Blogs
When Mountains Burn: The Rising Heat of Chilas and Bunji
A shocking climatic change is setting its roots in the northern highlands of Pakistan where jagged ridgelines of Gilgit-Baltistan used to ensure cool relief even during mid summers. during the month of July of the year 2025, in two of the major towns of the region, Chilas and Bunji registered record high temperatures in their...
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July 6, 2025July 6, 2025Blogs
Who Decides Our Priorities?
Have we ever stopped to think why our conversations always revolve around the same centuries-old topics? Events that we never witnessed, were never part of, and for which we’re not responsible at all. Why do we keep talking, debating, accusing, and creating sectarian tensions over things for which we have no real pictures or complete...
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Muharram al-Haram: Virtues, Significance, and Precious Moments of History
The first month of the Islamic year, Muharram al-Haram, is filled with profound spiritual significance and numerous momentous events in Islamic history. The Qur’an and Hadith emphasize the virtues of this sacred month. Muharram not only marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar but also refreshes the memory of monumental incidents like Karbala and countless...
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Zamir Niazi: The Conscience of Pakistani Journalism
On June 11, 2004, Pakistan lost a voice of conscience, a principled journalist, and a chronicler of press freedom Zamir Niazi. He passed away in Karachi and was laid to rest at the cemetery located on Abu al-Hasan Isfahani Road. His loss marked the end of an era in which journalism was not just a...
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June 4, 2025June 4, 2025Blogs
Parentless Freedom Ends in Bloodshed
The tragic murder of a TikToker girl in Islamabad is not just a horrifying incident—it is a stark reflection of our society’s moral decay. This heart-wrenching event has shaken the conscience of many, but the pressing question remains: When will we wake up? When will we begin to question the so-called “freedoms” under whose guise...
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June 3, 2025June 3, 2025Blogs
Arhama Iqbal – A Rising Artist from Nazimabad, Karachi
In a bustling corner of Karachi’s Nazimabad area, creativity flourishes in the form of a young and passionate artist — Arhama Iqbal. A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Arhama is more than just a student of academics. She is a gifted calligrapher, painter, and baking expert, whose talent and dedication are quickly turning...