On the eve of a recent conflict with India, Pakistan’s federal government unveiled its 2025-26 budget, revealing a dramatic 20% increase in defense spending, taking the total to Rs 2.55 trillion. This significant hike, framed as a necessary response to national security threats, has drawn widespread criticism for sidelining critical social sectors such as education, […]
From Nathuram Godse to Narender Modi
India’s recent unjustified aggression against Pakistan under Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminds of Nathuram Godse-the man who killed Mahatma Gandhi. Godse was once a member of the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh), a right-wing Hindu nationalist group. He believed that Gandhi supported Muslims too much and was making Hindus weaker, especially during the time of India’s […]
Big No to Canals on Indus River
The Indus River, the lifeblood of Pakistan, has been a source of sustenance, livelihood, and prosperity for millions of people living in the Indus Basin. Stretching over 3,180 kilometers from the Tibetan Plateau to the Arabian Sea, the Indus River is the seventh-longest river in Asia and the twenty-first longest river in the world. The […]
Reforming Criminal Justice System
The saying goes, “justice delayed is justice denied.” This phrase holds significant importance in the context of Pakistan’s criminal justice system, where outdated laws and procedures continue to hinder the delivery of timely justice. Despite the country’s independence from British colonial rule over seven decades ago, many archaic laws and procedures remain in place, causing […]
A bleak day in Bangladesh
The current situation in Bangladesh is marked by uncertainty and turmoil, following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid deadly protests. This event has sparked concerns about the nation’s stability and the potential for military intervention, drawing parallels with historical events that have had far-reaching consequences. Bangladesh has experienced a tumultuous history, with military […]