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,...
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May 14, 2025May 14, 2025Columns
Back from the brink
THE exchange of missiles has stopped and the guns have fallen silent after four days of intense conflict that had threatened to turn into an all-out war between two nuclear-armed South Asian nations. Both India and Pakistan have stepped back from the brink after a US-brokered ceasefire. The fighting may have stopped, yet tentativeness surrounds...
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“Missiles at Midnight, Mehfil on Mute: The India-Pakistan Fire We Didn’t Light”
My phone lit up at 7 AM, eyes heavy with sleep as I squint at the screen, notifications piling up. First, a school alert flashes ‘closed,’ then a higher education notice from Punjab’s government, dated May 7, 2025, declares all colleges and universities shut today, exams postponed, no reason given. My gut twists. I hit...
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April 29, 2025April 29, 2025Columns
Protecting the new generation: The sacred junction of scholars and polio campaign in Punjab
When rumors and fear blocked the way, Punjab’s scholars stepped forward. From the pulpits of mosques to the streets, their voices played a role in saving hundreds of children from disabilities. Pakistan is one of the few countries where the polio virus is still crippling children. Although most countries in the world have eradicated the...
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April 23, 2025April 24, 2025Columns
The Trap Set by Indian Media, Modi Government, and Non-State Actors
On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in the tourist town of Pahalgam, in Indian-administered Kashmir, claimed the lives of at least 26 people and injured 17 others. Following this tragic incident, I had the opportunity to express my views on an Indian TV talk show. During the conversation, it became painfully evident that the...
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April 13, 2025April 13, 2025Columns
The Future World and Humanity
In the way the world is progressing in the fields of science and technology, what will be the implications for humanity and this planet? Let’s try to understand this. Firstly, we need to assess the changes happening on this planet. In the next hundred years, there will be a significant increase in the average temperature...
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March 22, 2025March 22, 2025Columns
How Social Media Has Exposed Us Negatively?
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...
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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...