In Pakistan, transgender persons have long fought an uphill battle for dignity and equal rights. But for those living with HIV, the struggle deepens — pushing them into an even darker web of social stigma, economic exclusion, and health inequities. A new research study titled “Understanding the Impact of HIV Stigma on Transgender Persons Living...
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July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Columns
Marriage Is a Sunnah; Murder in the Name of Honor Is a Crime
A heartbreaking incident from Balochistan has shaken many of us to the core. A married couple, whose only “crime” was choosing to marry for love, was brutally killed in the name of so-called honor. Their execution, carried out in a barren desert by men blinded by ego and tribal pride, was not only a gross...
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July 13, 2025July 13, 2025Columns
A Journey of Light into the Simple Biography of Muhammad (PBUH)
There are books we read for information, and there are books we read for transformation. Simple Biography of Muhammad (PBUH) by Mufti Mustafa Aziz belongs firmly in the second category. It is not just a biography. It is a soulful journey that invites readers to walk beside the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the sunlit valleys...
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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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June 17, 2025June 17, 2025Columns
Western Media “lens”
Western media is reporting that Tehran is being evacuated, but it is not reporting that Tel Aviv is also being evacuated. Western media is reporting that Iran was trying to build a nuclear bomb, but it is not reporting that Israel has already built one. Western media is saying that Iran is a threat to...
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June 15, 2025June 15, 2025Columns
Animal Rights in Islam: From Natural Compassion to Religious Duty
Islam is a comprehensive way of life that not only governs human interactions, worship, and societal matters, but also instills justice, compassion, and kindness towards all creatures of the universe. Among these creations are animals — beings often used to fulfill human needs, but by no means devoid of rights. In today’s materialistic and self-centered...
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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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May 29, 2025May 29, 2025Columns
Polio Campaign: A New Strategy, a Step Towards a Safer Generation
A struggle rooted in new styles, local voices, and the power of truth Pakistan is one of the few countries where the polio virus is still present, and it has become not just a medical problem, but a social, cultural and psychological challenge. Despite the tireless efforts of the Government of Pakistan, the World Health...
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May 28, 2025May 28, 2025Columns
May 28: A Day of Democratic Dignity and National Defense
There are certain days in the history of Pakistan that are etched in the nation’s collective memory – days that symbolize strength, resilience, and purpose. May 28 stands tall among them. It marks two landmark events that reshaped Pakistan’s democratic and defense narrative: the inauguration of the majestic Parliament House in 1986 and the historic...
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May 24, 2025July 24, 2025Columns, MULTIMEDIA, Uncategorized
Navigating Media Development Challenges in Pakistan
The story of media in Pakistan is one of paradox—unprecedented growth alongside shrinking freedoms, rising voices amid deepening silences. As President of the Digital Media Alliance of Pakistan, I have worked closely with journalists, regulators, tech platforms, and civil society actors across the country. From newsrooms in Islamabad to regional radio stations in interior Sindh,...