The air in Muzaffarabad has been thick with tension, a familiar yet unsettling feeling that descends whenever the social contract between the people and the state begins to fray. We’ve seen this script before in many parts of the world: protests erupt, demands are made, and the state responds with either overwhelming force or political […]
The Humanitarian Mask
We live in an age where narratives are powerful, and the line between activist and propagandist can be dangerously blurred. Nowhere is this more evident than in the coordinated campaign surrounding Balochistan, a campaign spearheaded by Mahrang Baloch on the ground and amplified internationally by voices like Jorgan Frydness. Their story is simple, emotive, and […]
Unmasking of India’s Strongman Rule
As the fanfare around Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday celebrations begins to fade, the growing whispers across India are hard to ignore. The sentiment that perhaps Mr. Modi should stop is not just a casual remark but a reflection of deep national fatigue. This is not merely about a retirement party, it is about the hope […]
PTM Abroad
There’s an old saying that “a wolf in sheep’s clothing is the most dangerous predator of all.” This perfectly describes the recent shift in the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) among diaspora communities abroad. What began as a domestic voice for justice has morphed on foreign soil into something more calculated. Under the guise of cultural […]
Pakistan’s Call for Justice
The 80th session of the UN General Assembly, will convene on 9 September 2025 under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development, and human rights”. Pakistan prepares to enter the global forum with a voice shaped not by ambition, but by survival, urging the world to confront rising regional aggression, environmental […]
Field Marshal and Pakistan’s Global Rise
There’s a fresh and hopeful sense of optimism in the air regarding Pakistan’s place on the world stage, and a great deal of credit for this positive shift belongs to Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir. A recent article in The Washington Times rightly highlights how he has become an incredibly influential figure, not just […]
The Khalistan Referendum
The Sikh community’s fight for justice reached a historic turning point as Washington D.C. hosted the Khalsa Referendum on August 17. This peaceful democratic exercise shines a harsh light on India’s decades-long oppression of Sikh political rights, exposing the stark contrast between India’s democratic claims and its authoritarian reality. For over seventy years, the Indian […]
Social Media as a Terror Tool
In today’s hyperconnected age, digital platforms have become double-edged swords that terrorist groups now wield with deadly precision. What was meant to connect humanity now spreads disinformation faster than facts, amplifies hate under the guise of free speech, and uses opaque algorithms to deepen societal fractures. Every day, these social media platforms are flooded with […]
From Radicalization to Reformation
Have you ever wondered why some movements for justice end up fueling the very injustices they claim to fight? The case of Aman Pasoon in Bajaur and other tribal districts is a stark reminder of how noble causes can be derailed when they abandon moderation, the very principle the Quran emphasizes: “And do not go […]
A Visit of Hope
For centuries, Pakistan and Afghanistan have shared more than just a border. They not only share the same frontier but they have inherited common historical, cultural and religious traditions. From the ancient trade routes of the Silk Road to the shared heritage of Pashtun tribes, these neighbors have always been intertwined. Yet, in recent decades, […]