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Hindu Chauvinism and the Debt We Owe to Quaid-e-Azam
Asif Mahmood Hindu chauvinism is a racist, fascist mindset that leaves no space for any other religion ,  not for Sikhs, not for Christians, and certainly not for Muslims. The hatred it holds for Muslims is so deep that, in today’s world, only Zio…
May 9: The Verdict That Had to Come
Asif Mahmood The  convictions related to the May 9 riots are finally coming through. But they come far too late. And in Pakistan, delay comes at a heavy price — not just legally, but politically and morally. When justice is delayed, collective …
Hebron Proposal: A Prelude to Colonial Outsourcing
Asif MahmoodIn the occupied West Bank city of Hebron ( AlKhalil) , a strange proposal is making the rounds: some local tribal figures have reportedly written to the Israeli government, offering to declare Hebron an independent state. In return, these nota…
Climate change and the widening class divide
By Sardar Khan Niazi As the planet becomes warmer, glaciers melt down, and monsoons become more erratic, climate change is most often framed as an environmental crisis. Nevertheless, beneath the rising sea levels and smog-filled skies lies a deeper, mo…
The silent exclusion of women in white-collar workplaces
By Sardar Kan Niazi Despite impressive strides in women’s education and increasing female participation in the workforce, a quieter, more insidious form of gender discrimination continues to thrive in white-collar workplaces across Pakistan: the silent…
Youth unemployment in Pakistan: a lost generation in the making
By Sardar Khan Niazi With nearly two-thirds of Pakistan's population under 30, the country stands at a defining moment. This youth bulge could drive innovation and growth -- or it could become a liability. Sadly, the current reality suggests the latter…
Zulfi at Lantos: Comedy of Victimhood
Asif Mahmood So, Zulfi Bukhari is now delivering speeches at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. Imagine that. The same Zulfi who used to walk through the corridors of power like he owned the place — designer suit, private jets, and a smirk that sa…
Genocide and the silence of the virtuous West
By Sardar Khan Niazi Nearly a century ago, much of the Western liberal establishment turned a blind eye as Nazi Germany marched toward genocide. Jews, communists, Roma, the disabled, and other minorities were marked for extermination. Whether through i…
Adyala Jail: Some Prisoners are More Equal?
Asif Mahmood So the jail superintendent has graciously informed the nation of the luxuries afforded to Mr. Imran Khan behind bars. Very kind of him. But perhaps, one day, he’ll also find the time to tell us what life looks like for the other …

At the Daily Patriot, our mission is not just to report the facts, but to ignite national discourse, empower voices often unheard, and uphold the integrity of journalism. In an era of noise, we stand firm in our commitment to truth, transparency, and the trust of the people

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Chairman, Daily The Patriot

Hindutva’s myopic diplomacy
By Sardar Khan Niazi India's foreign policy under the BJP-led government has undergone a transformation rooted not in pragmatic statecraft, but in the ideological compulsions of Hindutva. Far from serving India’s long-term strategic interests, this myo…
May 9: The Verdict That Had to Come
Asif Mahmood The  convictions related to the May 9 riots are finally coming through. But they come far too late. And in Pakistan, delay comes at a heavy price — not just legally, but politically and morally. When justice is delayed, collective …
Hebron Proposal: A Prelude to Colonial Outsourcing
Asif MahmoodIn the occupied West Bank city of Hebron ( AlKhalil) , a strange proposal is making the rounds: some local tribal figures have reportedly written to the Israeli government, offering to declare Hebron an independent state. In return, these nota…
Climate change and the widening class divide
By Sardar Khan Niazi As the planet becomes warmer, glaciers melt down, and monsoons become more erratic, climate change is most often framed as an environmental crisis. Nevertheless, beneath the rising sea levels and smog-filled skies lies a deeper, mo…
The silent exclusion of women in white-collar workplaces
By Sardar Kan Niazi Despite impressive strides in women’s education and increasing female participation in the workforce, a quieter, more insidious form of gender discrimination continues to thrive in white-collar workplaces across Pakistan: the silent…
Youth unemployment in Pakistan: a lost generation in the making
By Sardar Khan Niazi With nearly two-thirds of Pakistan's population under 30, the country stands at a defining moment. This youth bulge could drive innovation and growth -- or it could become a liability. Sadly, the current reality suggests the latter…
Zulfi at Lantos: Comedy of Victimhood
Asif Mahmood So, Zulfi Bukhari is now delivering speeches at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. Imagine that. The same Zulfi who used to walk through the corridors of power like he owned the place — designer suit, private jets, and a smirk that sa…
Genocide and the silence of the virtuous West
By Sardar Khan Niazi Nearly a century ago, much of the Western liberal establishment turned a blind eye as Nazi Germany marched toward genocide. Jews, communists, Roma, the disabled, and other minorities were marked for extermination. Whether through i…
Adyala Jail: Some Prisoners are More Equal?
Asif Mahmood So the jail superintendent has graciously informed the nation of the luxuries afforded to Mr. Imran Khan behind bars. Very kind of him. But perhaps, one day, he’ll also find the time to tell us what life looks like for the other …

At the Daily Patriot, our mission is not just to report the facts, but to ignite national discourse, empower voices often unheard, and uphold the integrity of journalism. In an era of noise, we stand firm in our commitment to truth, transparency, and the trust of the people

Salman Khan Niazi

Chairman, Daily The Patriot