What could be the correlation between our Constitution, contraception, and child labour? Are they truly interconnected? The answers could vary from straightforward to complex, depending on the perspectives through which these grand concepts are viewed, and the stances taken in response. Presently, my beloved homeland seems to be grappling with its most challenging chapter ever. […]
Op-Ed
Reminiscing Sacrifices of 1965 Heroes
A few days ago, Pakistan celebrated its Defence Day. Every year, September 6 commemorates our defence forces’ glory, excellence, bravery, wisdom, and sacrifice. It is a day to attribute the sons of the soil and the whole generation that gave us an independent, sovereign, and empowered Pakistan. It is a day to remember the war […]
Brain Drain
Over the last two years, 1.5 million Pakistanis have emigrated in search of better prospects. The country faces the spectre of highly skilled individuals leaving for greener pastures – a brain drain on steroids. The loss of talented professionals, scientists and intellectuals have significant repercussions for the country’s socio-economic growth. Many developing countries struggle with […]
Hindutva Extremism Seeping into Young India
A constant wave of violence against minorities in India has been on the rise. From Manipur to Gurugram, minorities in India are bearing the brunt of extremist sentiments. Current Indian Prime minister, Narendra Modi is a member of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and a hard-core Hindutva fanatic. Modi’s rise to power in 2014 has […]
Promises Made, Positions Denied
In the ever-evolving landscape of politics, young people are often touted as the torchbearers of change, the forerunners of fresh ideas, and the future leaders of nations. They are mobilized, energized, and thrust into the political arena with promises of a better tomorrow. In the grand theatre of politics, where parties and politicians vie for […]
China’s vision for the Global South
When the BRICS recently decided to invite six countries to join as new members, Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed the expansion as a historic move that highlights the resolve of the BRICS to pursue unity and cooperation in the developing world. Beyond the BRICS, Xi’s comment is precisely a reflection of what China envisions for […]
Pakistan’s Economic Crisis
Direct European colonial rule ended in the twentieth century. However, indirect colonization is now the order of the day. The primary instrument of indirect colonization is finance and trade. The world is now controlled by Western nations through the IMF, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization and the Western countries own agreements and […]
Our Children’s Future in Jeopardy
I’m in the children’s section of Marks and Spencer (M&S) to buy a uniform for my four-year-old son who will be going to school for the first time this week. This shopping experience has prompted the pure national tragedy of hundreds of extremely vulnerable Christian children who have stopped going to school after blasphemy riots […]
Lost Art of Riding into Sunset
Almost all Western movies have one common shot at the end: a gunslinger riding into the sunset! This is to cap the story and showcase that whatever actions, achievements and results were possible – were indeed accomplished. As a matter of fact, this signals the end of one chapter and the beginning of another – […]
Afghanistan: China and Pakistan are on the Right Track
Recently, in response to the Taliban reneging on their promises of upholding human rights, the UN convened in Doha, Qatar, to discuss with the “international community how to engage with the Taliban” on issues including human rights, in particular women’s rights, inclusive governance, counter-terrorism and drug trafficking. This summit on Afghanistan and Afghan women comprised […]