Opinion

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The ongoing conflict in Gaza has thrust the suffering of its people into the global spotlight, revealing a disturbing pattern of indifference from world leaders and a profound disconnect between political…

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…

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…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The recent wave of violence in the UK began with a tragic knife attack on August 1, when 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana was charged with the murder of three young girls at a children’s summer dance class in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: For over one week, Britain’s towns and cities have been besieged by the mindless far-right violence. The list of towns and cities under attack is expanding on a daily basis. There are no visible signs yet of it…

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…