Syed Atiq ul Hassan

29-year-old Afghan-descent Labor Party Senator Fatima Payman was expelled from the Labor Party after twice crossing the Senate floor to support the Green Party’s resolution advocating for Palestine recognition. In her stance, Fatima urged the ruling Labor Party to honour its promise. She argued that if the Labor Party truly supports a two-state solution for […]

Today, a pressing concern for Pakistanis is the consistent decline of the Pakistani cricket team’s reputation on the global stage. There was a time in the 1980s and 1990s when the Pakistani team was considered one of the top teams internationally in Test, One-Day, and even T20 formats. This golden era saw Pakistan produce legendary […]

Since opening to foreign trade, and investment, and implementing free-market reforms in 1979, China has become one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The World Bank describes China’s economic growth, averaging 9.5 percent annually through 2018, as “the fastest sustained expansion by a major economy in history.” In just two decades, China’s economic revolution has lifted […]

Tape-ball cricket, a remarkable innovation by Pakistanis, is now gaining popularity in Australia. Pakistan has not only produced legendary cricketers but also introduced tape-ball cricket as a recognized form of short-format cricket. This unique version of the game has its roots in the streets of Karachi and has evolved into a beloved pastime, reflecting the […]

Description automatically generated the recent statement by Penny Wong, the Australian Foreign Minister, at the National Security Conference organized by the Australian National University, may surprise many both within and outside of Australia. Wong stated, “A two-state solution is the only hope to break the endless cycle of violence.” This political stance could be instrumental […]

In the wake of recent tragic events, the distinction between acts of violence and acts of terrorism demands careful consideration. Two harrowing incidents unfolded within a mere span of a week, thrusting the nation into a state of shock, and prompting profound questions about the nature of these atrocities. The first incident occurred at Westfield […]

The recent assault on a bishop delivering a sermon in a Church in Wakely (Fairfield), NSW, by a 16-year-old teenager has understandably evoked widespread outrage and concern. This incident prompts us to examine the underlying causes of such violence and the responsibilities of various stakeholders in addressing them. While unequivocally condemnable, this act necessitates a […]

Moscow’s famous Crocus City Hall is a renowned concert venue located about twenty kilometres from the central Kremlin in Moscow. On March 22, Crocus Hall was targeted by terrorists at 2 am during a musical festival. Russia maintains strict media policies, allowing only the government’s perspective to be disseminated outside of its borders during major […]

India’s BJP leading its election campaign by using anti-Muslim cards through changes in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA); behind the slogan of liberty, equality, and brotherhood Macron states in his election campaign rally highlighting the threat of Islamists and Muslims “separatists” in France; rising frequency of anti-Muslim incidents in the USA tends to escalate notably […]

Several prominent democratic nations, including Australia, have voiced their concerns regarding the recent elections in Pakistan, held on February 8. The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing apprehension about the conduct and outcomes of Pakistan’s national elections. The statement emphasized Australia’s commitment to supporting an independent, fair, inclusive, and credible electoral process […]