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Pakistan’s Courtroom Challenges

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The judicial system in Pakistan has long been a subject of intense scrutiny, criticism, and debate. While the country’s constitution and legal frameworks theoretically guarantee justice and equality before…

US Presidential Race Gender Clash

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad:  The 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has highlighted a significant gender divide in voter preferences. Harris, the Democratic candidate and a woman of Black and South Asian…

Is Bangladesh on the Brink of Change?

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Bangladesh is currently facing one of the most significant periods of political and social unrest in its recent history. The ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid, triggered by widespread student-led…

The Rise of ‘Monsoon Brides’

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: Pakistan stands among the nations most severely impacted by climate change, with each passing year intensifying the severity and spread of its effects.  The country is frequently devastated by natural…

Pakistan Independence Day

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: This short piece is prompted by a number of invitations to the Pakistan Independence Day celebration events in my city of Bradford, fondly referred to as the ‘little Pakistan’.  Pakistanis in Pakistan and…

Charity to Sustainable Enterprises

Dr Ikramullah Salarzai Bajaur: Charity has always been a foundation of human societies, providing relief and support to the needy through the donations of individuals and organizations. However, giving money to those in need is a kind…

Iran’s Retaliation: What Next?

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Iran has declared its "legal right" to retaliate following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, an act attributed to Israel amid ongoing tensions from the Gaza war. The Iranian…

Bangladesh’s Power Shift

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: The recent upheaval in Bangladesh marks a significant moment in the nation’s history, offering a crucial lesson for leaders around the world: no matter how entrenched or powerful a regime may be, it ultimately…