Impact of Traffic Fines and FIRs on Under-18 Student Riders: A Policy Perspective
(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By: Brig Sadiq Rahi, Sitara E Imtiaz Military, Retired)a IntroductionAcross Pakistan, thousands of school and college students, many below the legal driving age؛ are compelled by circumstances to ride motorcycles daily. While the law prohibits issuing a driving licence to anyone under 18 and rightly emphasises road safety, the ground […]
Empowering Voices: Training Youth and Journalists to Defend Human Rights in Sindh
(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By: Nazia Naz Defender and Master Trainer on Human Rights) As a dedicated Human Rights Defender and Master Trainer, I have had the honour of training more than 13,000 young people across Sindh in advanced human rights, leadership, and civic responsibility. My mission has always been clear: to build a […]
Afghan Nationals – A Growing Threat to World Peace: History, Radicalization, Migration and Global Security
(Writer: Brig Sadiq Rahi, Sitara E Imtiaz (Military), Retired) Introduction The recent firing incident near the White House by an Afghan national has once again pushed a long-ignored question to the front pages of global politics: Is the world facing a new wave of insecurity originating from decades of Afghan conflict, radicalization, and unchecked migration? […]
Honor Killing in Pakistan: Laws Exist, but Women Still Remain Unsafe
(By: Nazia Naz (Defender & international researcher & human Rights) (Publish from Houston Texas USA) As a Defender deeply committed to human rights, “I am increasingly concerned about the state of women’s safety in Pakistan”. Despite years of advocacy, promises, and legal reforms, the reality on the ground remains deeply troubling. The alarming rise in […]
Possible U.S. Return to Afghanistan: Attacks on the White House and Tajikistan. Are These Situations Emerging Naturally or Being Engineered?
(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (Writer: Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) The world is currently passing through a period of profound uncertainty, where certain incidents do not appear to be mere coincidences but rather early indicators of major geopolitical shifts. Recent developments involving the United States, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan have raised important questions. The attack near […]
AI’s Expanding Influence in Academia: Promise and Peril
(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (Writer: Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Bhatti) Artificial intelligence, which was formerly thought of as a far-off technical fantasy, has suddenly emerged as a revolutionary force in academia, drastically altering how organizations conduct research, educate, learn and function at a revolutionary pace never seen before. Moreover, artificial intelligence is achieving remarkable breakthroughs […]
Pakistan National Assembly: PML-N Achieves Clear Majority in 6 Seats, Emerges as Leading Party
(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By: Zafar Chishti) Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has demonstrated its political strength in the recent National Assembly by achieving a clean sweep in six seats, significantly strengthening its position in the House. With this clean sweep, PML-N now holds 132 seats, making it the largest party in the National […]
The Role of National Book Festivals in Strengthening Pakistan’s Reading Culture, Multilingual Literature, and Learning Ecosystem
(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By: Brig Sadiq Rahi, SI(M) )(Visiting Faculty, Centre for International Peace and Stability, NUST Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies) Islamabad AbstractNational book festivals are increasingly recognized as critical cultural and educational interventions in developing societies. In Pakistan, the National Book Festival and the Pakistan Reading & Learning Festival serve […]
Pakistan’s Latest Missile Tests and the Evolving Strategic Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis
(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (Writer: Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) Pakistan’s recent missile tests, especially the Pakistan Navy’s successful launch of the P-282 Smash missile in November 2025, reflect a rapidly transforming strategic doctrine shaped by regional threats, technological advancements, and shifting security priorities. The test demonstrated that Pakistan is steadily modernizing its defense capabilities to […]
Civicus: Best Working Model for Strengthening Civil Society and Global Governance
(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By: Nazia Naz (Defender & International Human Rights Researcher) CIVICUS has emerged as one of the most influential and effective global civil society alliances of our time. Its commitment to defending civic space, uplifting marginalized voices, and strengthening people-centred governance makes it a model institution in the international human rights […]