Can Faith Advance Gender Equality?
By: Ateer Bhatti Young voices are not just the future—they are shaping change today, challenging norms, and expanding opportunities for women and girls worldwide. Gender equality is often discussed as…
Obituary: Remembering Afzal Jacob (1955–2026): A Life Devoted to Education and Service
By: Hameed Henry In the passing of Afzal Jacob, after a brief illness on 8th March 2026, the academic circle and the Christian community lost an iconic teacher and social…
Why Youth Collaboration, Not Policy Alone, Will Shape the Future
By: Ateer Bhatti Books were my first windows to the world. My grandfather and father—both no longer with us—were devoted readers, and their love of words became my inheritance. Reading…
Women Journalists in Pakistan Continue to Face Multiple Professional Challenges
By: Zara Amoon Women journalists in Pakistan continue to encounter a range of professional challenges, including gender discrimination, workplace harassment, safety risks, and limited representation in media organizations. Despite the…
Unseen Bondages: Why Many Pakistani Women Still Struggle to Choose for Themselves
“A Women’s Day reflection on social pressure, reproductive choices, and the gap between rights and reality” By: Naina Samson Marriage in Pakistan takes many forms, yet in most cases family…
Why Pakistan Needs a Dual Vote for Minorities
By: Riaz Anjum In Pakistan, the Constitution guarantees the protection of minorities and their meaningful participation in political life. Yet, the current system for reserved seats in the National and…
Climate Change Exposes Structural Gaps in Pakistan’s Education Sector After 2025 Floods
By: Simrah Safdar Cheema Pakistan’s 2025 monsoon floods, widely linked by climate experts to intensified rainfall patterns associated with climate change, have revealed significant vulnerabilities within the country’s education system,…
16 Days of Activism Spurs Calls for Stronger Laws, Services and Accountability in Pakistan
By: Zara Amoon Pakistan marked the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with civil society organisations, government departments, universities and community groups conducting nationwide activities aimed at highlighting…
International Tolerance Day Highlights Growing Challenges to Pluralism in Pakistan
By: John Bosco As the world marked International Tolerance Day on 16 November, observers and rights advocates reflected on the rising concerns surrounding intolerance, discrimination, and sectarian violence in Pakistan.…
Machine-Made Bricks Could Reshape Pakistan’s Construction Industry – End Bonded Labour
By: Ashraf Mall Pakistan’s construction industry is at a decisive moment, where the shift from traditional handmade bricks to modern, machine-made alternatives could shape not only the quality of national…