Opinion

Jawad Ali Karachi: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, thanked Congress and said, “You have given us a word now.”  This set the process in motion for the 1940s, when, due to the political backpedaling of…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The tragic loss of lives due to preventable incidents like fires and roof collapses continues unabated in Pakistan, yet the victims remain voiceless and justice eludes them. It's a grim reality that…

Khizer Kalasra  Islamabad: Thal, a term derived from Sanskrit meaning "mountain of gold," holds significant political importance within Pakistan, particularly in the Punjab region. Its seven districts collectively wield considerable…

Mohammad Ajeeb London: The fever, uproar, and commotion of the elections in Pakistan are over now, and the new government is in motion. However, going forward, the country remains surrounded by many uncertainties, including continued…

Ishtiaq Ahmed London: It is a point of much pride to see politicians of Pakistani origin featuring prominently on the British political landscape. There are, for example, around 250 elected councillors on various district and Borough…

Kainat Saif Peshawar: In Pakistan, the Constitution of 1973 serves as a vital legal instrument safeguarding fundamental rights. It explicitly outlines these rights in Chapter 1 (Articles 8–28), emphasizing the right to life, liberty, and…

Hamid Shahzad Lahore: In the intricate tapestry of cultural values and familial expectations, the concept of autonomy often finds itself entangled in the delicate balance of tradition and modernity. For many Asian parents, the notion…

Ishtiaq Ahmed London: Pakistan is all set to go to the polls tomorrow, February 8, 2024, against the backdrop of high inflation, economic stagnation, mounting national debt, stringent IMF bailout conditions, unemployment, rising costs of…

Mohammad Ajeeb London: Pakistan is presently undergoing an election process of a kind to elect national and provincial governments. This is another make-believe attempt to put democracy back on track in a country that has consistently…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Islamabad (Part 2): Pakistan is inching towards national and provincial elections set for 8th February 2024. The country is inevitably gripped by the election fever. The party political campaigns are blazingly hot. Billions…