Social media has provided us with a tremendous platform to share our thoughts, feelings, and experiences with the world without any barriers. It is a medium of expression that has shattered many traditional constraints. Now, there is no need for a platform or an editor to voice our opinions. This newfound freedom is crucial, yet...
Category: Columns
Faisalabad: Restoration Efforts Begin for Climate-Impacted Agricultural Land in Historic Christian Village Khushpur
A major restoration initiative has been launched to rehabilitate agricultural land in Khushpur, a historic 125-year-old Christian village in Chak No. 51 GB, severely affected by climate change, particularly waterlogging and salinity. Over 50% of the village’s farmland has become unproductive due to environmental degradation, forcing many Christian farmers to sell their land at significantly...
From crisis to conservation: how climate education can transform marine management
The world’s oceans are in crisis, facing rising temperatures, acidification, and overexploitation of marine resources. While governments push for stronger conservation policies, the true key to sustainability lies in education. The way coastal communities, policymakers, and future generations are taught about the ocean directly impacts how they manage and protect it. A fascinating contrast emerges...
World Water Day: A Call for Action and Awareness
World Water Day, celebrated every year on March 22, is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of water in our lives and the challenges we face in ensuring its availability for all. The United Nations designated this day to raise awareness about the global water crisis and to promote sustainable management of this vital...
Terror Strikes Bannu: Unmasking Jaish Fursan Muhammad and the Ongoing Wave of Violence.
What Happened in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? As the entire nation was preparing for Iftar last evening, a wave of terror struck Bannu. The sound of gunfire and explosions spread fear across the city. Helpless citizens rushed around carrying the bodies of their loved ones, searching through the rubble for survivors. Cries of pain and sorrow...
The Political Economy of Gendered Violence: How Conflict Shapes Power, Justice, and Feminist Narratives
In the Global South, particularly in Pakistan, the struggle for gender justice is deeply entangled with economic and political realities. Gender-based violence (GBV) is not an isolated phenomenon—it is a calculated mechanism used to uphold inequality. Real progress demands more than performative policies and surface-level reforms; it requires confronting the systems that profit from women’s...
Pakistan Army Museum Rawalpindi ,The custodian of heritage
The aim of this museum is to make the public aware of the history of the Pakistan Army “Army Museum in Rawalpindi houses many symbols of victories and sacrifices” The pages of history can never be ignored. Knowledge of the past is an silver bullet for the ideological, academic and intellectual upbringing of the younger...
Diverse Voices, United Rights: Building a Just Society
In a world where inequality and discrimination persist, human rights knowledge stands as a beacon of hope—a tool for empowerment, justice, and transformative change. It’s not just about understanding rights; it’s about wielding them to create a world where everyone can thrive with dignity and freedom. Claiming and defending rights basically knowing our rights means...
Talented Pakistani women of the year 2024
Talented Pakistani women of the year 2024 who made the country famous around the world despite gender discrimination and unequal opportunities, the talented women of Pakistan are successfully harnessing their talents in all fields. In this year 2024, Pakistani women in science, showbiz, sports, business and other fields have shown their full potential and raised...
How Beijing Platform for Action’s Transformative Journey Empowering Women in Pakistan
A Closer Look towards Indigenous, tribal & Shadow cast Women’s Political Participation in Pakistan. In the context of Pakistan, women’s political participation has gradually progressed, characterised by notable advancements and enduring challenges. National policies, international commitments, and grassroots activism have collectively aimed to improve women’s roles in governance and policymaking. However, for women from Indigenous...