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Independence Without Inheritance

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The smiles are bright, the flags small, and the feet bare. In tattered clothes some with frayed collars, others with sleeves too short children in green and white wave their Independence Day banners with pride…

Bent Backs, Broken Promises

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: In the bustling market of Muzaffarabad, under the green-and-white flutter of national flags, a little girl holds up a badge with quiet pride. Behind her stands an elderly woman, her back bent with the weight…

Jogi Culture at a Crossroads

Ali Nawaz RahimooUmarkot: The Jogi community, also known as Yogi or Jugi, is one of the oldest and most fascinating groups in South Asia.Known for their deep spiritual roots, connection to nature, and traditional way of life, the…

Childhood Lost to Dung

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: Two young girls press dung cakes onto the walls of a home. Their bare hands move with precision, hardened not by skill but by necessity.Around them, the air carries the pungent weight of what passes for…

A Life in Rhythm with Nature

Ali Nawaz RahimooUmerkot: Tucked away in southeastern Pakistan, the Tharparkar Desert—stretching across Sindh province lives and breathes through four distinct seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Monsoon.Each season not only…

Will We Ever Conclude?

Khushhal KhanIslamabad: “Pro-democracy public”,  a slogan that continues to pierce our ears, yet few truly understand what it means. You can’t just look it up in a dictionary. I tried but no luck. So I thought: maybe breaking the term…