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Pakistan’s Shielded Corruption

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: The image we see is a stark reminder of a harsh reality – the erosion of trust in those sworn to uphold the law.In Pakistan, the "land of the pure," a pervasive culture of police corruption casts a long…

Education in Shadow of Wealth

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: The image of children huddled on the ground, their clothes threadbare and books worn, paints a stark portrait of Pakistan's educational disparity.It's a scene that stands in stark contrast to the immense…

Tragedy Amidst Kremlin

Ishtiaq AhmedLondon: The Islamic State  (ISIS) claims responsibility for the heinous terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert outside Moscow that resulted in 133 deaths.ISIS has shared photographs and video footage of the attack…

Innocence for Sale

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: In a shocking revelation of moral bankruptcy and societal decay, a distressing incident has come to light, shedding light on the harrowing depths of human desperation and the callous exploitation of…

Ayub National Park Beckons City Dwellers

Ishtiaq Ahmed Gujar Khan: There is a saying that is often spoken out to British Pakistanis and others: ‘Do as the Romans do’. Interestingly, the British never did as the Indians did.The Ayub National Park is a gateway to Rawalpindi…

Accountability Amid Democracy

Sannan Abrar KhanIslamabad: In the context of Pakistan's democratic landscape, it is widely acknowledged internationally that the country operates within a democratic framework.Democracy, defined as the authority of the people,…

The Human Cost of Corruption

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: Amidst a trash dump, somewhere in Pakistan, a lone figure scavenges for sustenance while two indifferent K-9 companions look on, their bellies full while the man's remains empty. This haunting image serves as…

Pakistan’s Elderly Voters

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: In the bustling streets of Pakistan, amidst the whirlwind of political fervor and electioneering, there exists a silent yet poignant presence - the elderly voters. With stooped shoulders and aging backs,…