Umme Haniya

There is a country where the needs of the ordinary people stand second to political whims. Where whether you are worthy of a chance at life or deserve to be heard depends not on the power of your vote but on which income bracket you belong to. This is Pakistan. Against a typical governance model […]

In a shocking turn of events, Bangladesh recently witnessed the ouster of former prime minister Hasina Wajid, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. But while her supporters may have done a terrific job with propaganda-pedding, to accuse others of fires in one’s backyard speaks poorly about themselves. This development has come at […]

Fundamentally altering the political landscape of the region, August 5 marks a significant day in the history of Kashmir as it commemorates the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. This move by the Indian government had far-reaching implications for its residents. The day is observed as “Youm e Istehsaal” meaning the Day of […]

In a world where darkness attempts to overshadow the light, our duty to protect the innocence of our young boys has never been more vital. The pride of our nation, and our children, are the very embodiment of hope and promise for a brighter future. Yet, they are being relentlessly targeted by insidious terrorist groups, […]

In recent years, Pakistan has seen a surge in digital terrorism employed by political mafias, causing significant damage to the minds of the nation’s youth. This dangerous trend has raised serious concerns among the public and the military, as efforts are being made to combat this menace that threatens to create a void between the […]

On Friday, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan took to social media to “strongly condemn” the recent police violence against peaceful protesters in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, alleging that at least five protestors had been killed and over 20 injured. Paying no regard whatsoever to the damage this unverified information had caused in the hours since, […]

Supreme Court rewrote history and jurisprudence with its award of reserved seats to PTI. The controversial move has sparked a wave of debate and speculation, with many questioning the legality and implications of such a decision. In a bizarre judgment, the Supreme Court recently ruled in favour of awarding reserved seats to PTI, a decision […]

As the country grapples with economic challenges and political turmoil, the recent actions of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government continue to raise eyebrows. It takes an unbelievable degree of self-delusion to trample national interests in the name of petty vendettas. The decision to bypass Islamabad and seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and […]

It is undeniable that politics is a dirty game, full of power struggles, personal vendettas, and questionable alliances. In Pakistan, the duo of Imran Khan and his wife Pinky Pirni have become synonymous with constant political drama and controversy. Some may go to the extent of saying that the marriage did not prove to be […]

Last year, Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA) Commander Gulzar Imam, also known as Shambay, sat before a room filled with media persons in Quetta and admitted that he had, indeed, been among the misguided ones. If Shambay’s meteoric rise from a foot soldier to one of the most dreaded enemies of the state was nothing short […]