News in Picture

Amreen Tahir  Kech, Balochistan: Orphanhood can be defined as the situation where children have sadly lost their parents.  According to UNICEF, an estimated 140 million orphans exist worldwide. There is no doubt that all religions…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The two images, captured six decades apart, tell a poignant story of Pakistan's journey from hope and prosperity to despair and struggle. The first picture, from 1965 Karachi, shows an orderly line of…

Erum Jamal Tamimi Islamabad: Ahmed stepped out of the school gate, moving slowly, his head down, and one hand desperately covering part of his face. His mother’s heart sank. As he got closer, she could finally see it—an ugly, swollen…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: A small child’s hand places a scribbled note on a table, asking for a mere 1/2 kilo of flour and a bit of cooking oil—barely enough to make dough for a single day. This haunting image reflects the grim…

Asem Mustafa Awan  Islamabad: The image of young boys precariously perched on top of an overloaded vehicle in Pakistan speaks volumes about the state of education, governance, and societal neglect in the country. These children, all…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In a heartbreaking display of cruelty, several stray dogs—commonly known as man’s best friend—were found poisoned, left to die in agony. This brutal act leaves behind not just lifeless bodies, but burning…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In the realm of global leadership, humility is often the hallmark of those who leave a lasting impact. The actions of leaders like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: Bradford, in West Yorkshire, is the 6th most populous district in England with a population of around 550,000. A quarter of the district’s population is of the Muslim faith predominantly living in the city of…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Phoenix, the all-seeing cat who once perched on my desk, is no longer here to watch me work at the computer. For years, she kept a vigilant eye on me, ensuring that I stayed on task. Her presence…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Abdullah, a small child not even ten years of age, needs over 10 hours of sleep, yet he sits under the scorching sun, selling mint leaves to survive. Before the monsoon rains, a passerby woke him from a…