Establishing National Commission for Minorities Rights
Nabila Feroz Bhatti The President of Pakistan signed into effect the National Commission for Minorities Rights Act, 2025 on December 16, 2025. After years of push and pull the government…
Heavy Rainfall Alert in India Raises Flood Threat for Pakistan
By: Liaqat Asher A combination of intense monsoon activity in both India and Pakistan has raised alarms across northern regions, with experts and authorities warning of serious flooding risks, glacial…
The Age of Consent & the Borders of Belief
By: Nabila Feroz Bhatti Child rights organizations and advocates along with concerned citizens have warmly welcomed the passage of recent legislation on child marriages, describing it as a landmark step…
Curriculum Review Highlights Urgent Need for Inclusive Education
By: Nabila Feroz Bhatti Despite concerns raised by various stakeholders regarding the problematic aspects of the Single National Curriculum (SNC), the new coalition government led by the Pakistan Muslim League-N…
Hope for Khushpur: Combating Climate Change’s Impact on Farming
By: Kashif Nawab A major restoration initiative has been launched to rehabilitate agricultural land in Khushpur, a historic 125-year-old Christian village in Chak No. 51 GB, severely affected by climate…
Ten Years After the Youhanabad Church Attacks: Families Remember Their Loved Ones, Faith Remains Strong
By: Kashif Nawab A decade has passed since the tragic twin suicide bombings at Christ Church and St. John’s Catholic Church in Youhanabad on March 15, 2015—one of the deadliest…
Bonded Labor: The Ongoing Struggle Against Modern Slavery
By: Naina Samson Bonded labor is a severe violation of International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, which Pakistan has ratified. These conventions explicitly prohibit forced and child labor. However, enforcement of…
‘Deaf and Dumb’: A Phrase Rooted in Misrepresentation and Bias
By Neelam Shahzadi The phrase “deaf and dumb,” once widely used to describe individuals with hearing and speech impairments, has increasingly been called into question for its appropriateness and impact.…
16 Days, One Mission: Combating HIV and Protecting Women
By: Naina Samson As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, it is imperative to shed light on another pressing issue that disproportionately impacts women, girls,…
Ending AIDS by 2030: Rights-Based Policies Highlighted on World AIDS Day
By: James Rehmat World AIDS Day is commemorated annually on December 1, offering a platform to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, support individuals living with the virus, and honor…