Opinion

Saleem Raza Bradford: In the digital age, the balance of power is shifting in unprecedented ways. Social media, once a tool for social interaction and entertainment, has evolved into a powerful weapon for political movements and public…

Ishtiaq  Ahmed Bradford: Freedom of expression is fundamental to any democratic society. Democracies worldwide place significant importance on privacy and anonymity in both personal and professional contexts. These principles underpin…

Saleem Raza Islamabad: Since its inception, Pakistan has struggled to establish the democratic ideals envisioned by its founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Amongst other things, consistent military interference has undermined this…

Habibul Hassan Yad Peshawar: The responsibility for advancing societal progress rests heavily on the shoulders of educated, influential members of the community, including government officials. A nation’s level of development is often…

Ishtiaq  Ahmed Islamabad: Over the past four decades, Britain has indeed witnessed a troubling increase in Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate crimes. Tell Mama, a UK-based organisation focused on monitoring and documenting hate…

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: In recent weeks, as visibility in Lahore plummeted and roads closed, the reality of climate change has once again revealed itself, not just in scientific data but in everyday disruptions affecting millions.…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Pakistan is preparing for a period of strategic recalibration in its bilateral relations with the United States. Historically, Trump’s approach has been…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: The custom of saying "Good morning!" is a small yet meaningful gesture that has evolved over time while retaining its universal appeal. Originally, saying "Good morning" was a personal way to greet loved ones,…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: The upcoming US presidential election on November 5 is shaping up to be a historic and tightly contested race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Harris, the current Vice President, is a Democrat with a…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: The introduction of the Assisted Dying Adults Private Members Bill in the UK has reignited a passionate debate over whether terminally ill adults should have the right to end their lives with medical assistance.…