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Clean surroundings, safer communities
Dengue fever is once again emerging as a serious public health concern, and the growing risk demands responsible action from citizens as well as relevant authorities. While dengue is preventable to a considerable extent, negligence in controlling mosquito…
The Crossroads
The scorching summer sun beat down on Islamabad, mirroring the heat of the economic crisis gripping the nation. Ayesha, a young entrepreneur struggling to keep her small business afloat, watched the news with a growing sense of despair. The familiar refra…
The Sea’s Toll
The news of the Moroccan boat tragedy hit Ali like a gut punch. His cousin, Hamid, was among the 44 souls lost at sea. Hamid, a bright-eyed young man with dreams of a better life, had fallen prey to the whispers of the smugglers. They promised him a swift…
Sindh’s Higher Education Gamble
Sindh's recent decision to allow bureaucrats to head universities has sparked widespread protests and ignited a fierce debate about the future of higher education in the province. The government argues that this move is necessary to improve the quality of…
The Algorithm and the Abacus
In the bustling metropolis of Karachi, amidst the cacophony of rickshaws and the aroma of street food, lived Ali, a young, aspiring journalist. His life revolved around his laptop, a portal to the digital world where he could share his thoughts, criticize…
Water Dispute Deepens: Punjab’s Canal Plans and Sindh’s Concerns
The water dispute between Punjab and Sindh has once again flared up, ignited by Punjab's controversial plans to construct new canals under the Green Pakistan Initiative. This project, aimed at facilitating corporate farming in the province, has raised ala…
The ECP’s Enduring Struggle with Impartiality
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) once again found itself in the Supreme Court's crosshairs, this time for its overreach in a politically charged case. An independent lawmaker, who had publicly declared his allegiance to a different political part…
A Frozen Paradise, A Lingering Question
The icy winds of the Karakoram echoed the discontent brewing within the hearts of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. For decades, they had yearned for a voice, a say in their own destiny. The promises of autonomy, of a brighter future, had remained elusive, …
Broken Bars: Pakistan’s Prison Crisis
Pakistan's prisons, overcrowded and mismanaged, epitomize a correctional system in shambles. With facilities operating at 152% of their capacity, the country’s jails are less institutions of rehabilitation and justice and more glaring symbols of bureaucra…
A Crisis Ignored: Kurram’s Boiling Point
The recent wave of violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district has laid bare the state’s failure to address long-standing grievances in the region. The narrative pushed by some state functionaries, that this is merely a tribal dispute, collapses unde…
The Shadow of the Al Qadir
The air in the courtroom hung heavy with the weight of accusations and denials. Imran Khan, his face etched with a mixture of defiance and weariness, listened impassively as the judge pronounced the verdict: guilty. Fourteen years. Fourteen years of his l…
The Price of Privilege
The humid air hung heavy in the air-conditioned chamber of the National Assembly, mirroring the tension that permeated the room. A proposal, audacious in its scope, lay before the lawmakers: a significant pay hike, a testament to their "exceptional" servi…
The Crossroads
The scorching summer sun beat down on Islamabad, mirroring the heat of the economic crisis gripping the nation. Ayesha, a young entrepreneur struggling to keep her small business afloat, watched the news with a growing sense of despair. The familiar refra…
The Sea’s Toll
The news of the Moroccan boat tragedy hit Ali like a gut punch. His cousin, Hamid, was among the 44 souls lost at sea. Hamid, a bright-eyed young man with dreams of a better life, had fallen prey to the whispers of the smugglers. They promised him a swift…
Sindh’s Higher Education Gamble
Sindh's recent decision to allow bureaucrats to head universities has sparked widespread protests and ignited a fierce debate about the future of higher education in the province. The government argues that this move is necessary to improve the quality of…
The Algorithm and the Abacus
In the bustling metropolis of Karachi, amidst the cacophony of rickshaws and the aroma of street food, lived Ali, a young, aspiring journalist. His life revolved around his laptop, a portal to the digital world where he could share his thoughts, criticize…
Water Dispute Deepens: Punjab’s Canal Plans and Sindh’s Concerns
The water dispute between Punjab and Sindh has once again flared up, ignited by Punjab's controversial plans to construct new canals under the Green Pakistan Initiative. This project, aimed at facilitating corporate farming in the province, has raised ala…
The ECP’s Enduring Struggle with Impartiality
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) once again found itself in the Supreme Court's crosshairs, this time for its overreach in a politically charged case. An independent lawmaker, who had publicly declared his allegiance to a different political part…
A Frozen Paradise, A Lingering Question
The icy winds of the Karakoram echoed the discontent brewing within the hearts of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. For decades, they had yearned for a voice, a say in their own destiny. The promises of autonomy, of a brighter future, had remained elusive, …
Broken Bars: Pakistan’s Prison Crisis
Pakistan's prisons, overcrowded and mismanaged, epitomize a correctional system in shambles. With facilities operating at 152% of their capacity, the country’s jails are less institutions of rehabilitation and justice and more glaring symbols of bureaucra…
A Crisis Ignored: Kurram’s Boiling Point
The recent wave of violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district has laid bare the state’s failure to address long-standing grievances in the region. The narrative pushed by some state functionaries, that this is merely a tribal dispute, collapses unde…

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