Empowering Women in Science While Many Still Fight for Basic Rights

(Writer: Nazia Naz , International researcher and defender) ‘As a defender, I personally believe that women’s participation in science is an excellent initiative; there’s no doubt about it’. It gives hope, strength, and recognition to women who are proving their capabilities in every field. But at the same time, I cannot ignore the painful reality […]

From Protest to Participation: Reimagining Civic Culture and Political Development in Pakistan

(Author: Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Bhatti) Societies are changing more quickly than their political systems in an era of youth-led movements, digital activity, and growing calls for justice. As per the findings of Samuel P. Huntington’s argument in Political Order in Changing Societies, instability results when societal mobilization surpasses institutional progress, as is the case in […]

The Last Call for Print Media – A Lonely Voice, a Living Hope

(By: Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) When I wrote my first column “Disappearing Newspaper Stalls, Fading Hawkers’ Voices – What is the Future of Print Media in Pakistan?” there was a small flicker of hope inside me that perhaps it would spark a discussion, maybe it would compel media owners and editors to think about where we […]

Afghan Plans

(By: Abdul Qayum khan Kundi, from Fresno California) I have often stated that Pakistan lacks a coherent foreign policy doctrine. A true foreign policy doctrine requires a deep understanding of regional history, the socio-economic realities of neighboring countries, national needs, and clearly defined long-term priorities. Every nation has its own temperament and time horizon for […]

Kashmir Black Day Marked at Pak Consulate in Houston

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston organized a solemn event to mark Kashmir Black Day, attended by a large number of community notables, dignitaries, and representatives of Pakistani and Kashmiri organizations.According to a statement released on Monday, the event served as a reminder of the grave injustice and continued suffering endured by the Kashmiri […]

Ayeza Khan & Danish Taimoor grace Houston’s community with their presence Meet and Greet at Agas Restaurant and Catering on Oct 30, 2025, hosted by the owner Shaukat Maredia.Fans really enjoy their company and their high ethical standards and manners especially how they mingle with the general public with patience love care and respect by Ayeza and Danish and everyone thanks Shaukat Maredia for this great Meet and Greet opportunity.

Ethics Before Headlines: UNICEF and NCSW Lead Media Fellowship at PC Hotel Karachi, 70 Journalists capacity building on Gender equality and child rights

(By: Sobia Ali, Journalist, Activist & Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker) In today’s fast-paced media world, where breaking news flashes every second and ratings often dictate narratives, one question haunts every responsible journalist are we still guided by ethics, or by the race to be first???The media has always been one of the most powerful pillars of […]

Pakistan’s Hypersonic Missile Test: Fact or Fantasy?

(By: Nida Shah & Kainat Rajput) A strange glow lit up the skies of Baluchistan on the night of October 28, 2025 — spiraling trails of light, twisting clouds, and a golden hue that dazzled early risers from Quetta to Kalat. Within hours, social media was ablaze: “Pakistan has tested a hypersonic missile!” Some claimed […]

Child Marriage: A Violation of Innocence and Human Rights

(By Aliza Saeed) Child marriage is one of the most serious social issues in the world today. It refers to the formal or informal marriage of a child under the age of 18, often to a much older person. This harmful practice affects millions of girls and boys, but girls are the most common victims. […]

Kashmir Black Day

(By Rasik Safeela Rasmiya Colombo Sri Lanka) 27th October, 2025. The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Colombo hosted a seminar and photo exhibition today to commemorate ‘Kashmir Black Day’, marking the decades-long denial of the right to self-determination to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.The event saw participation from diverse segments […]