Quota in CSS Exams: A Blessing for Minorities
By: Azam Mairaj On 14 May 2025, the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) announced the final results of the CSS Special Exam. Out of 15,242 candidates, 519 cleared the written…
Unique Professions, Successful Enterprises
By: Azam Miraj He belonged to the historically oppressed classes of the subcontinent. Around 175 years ago, his ancestors embraced Christianity, attaining a global religious identity that served as a…
The Smoke Will Rise Again: Church Mourns Pope Francis, Prepares for Conclave
By: Sohail Yousaf The Sistine Chapel, world-renowned for its Renaissance art, serves a vital purpose in the life of the Catholic Church: it is the sacred venue where each new…
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…
Three Point Agenda of Tehreek-e-Shanakht for Dual Vote Demand for Pakistani Religious Minorities
By: Azam Mairaj Over the past 77 years, in 16 general elections, three different electoral systems have been imposed on non-Muslim Pakistanis through five experiments. The details, strengths, and weaknesses…
World Theatre Day 2025: Can Pakistan Rekindle Its Theatrical Glory?
By: Nasir Jamil As the world marks World Theatre Day on March 27, Pakistan’s theatrical heritage finds itself at a crossroads between revival and persistent challenges. Established in 1961 by…
Minority Representation Through the Lens of Census Data
By: Azam Mairaj According to the records of the Ministry of Statistics, the total minority population in West Pakistan was 970,476 in the 1951 census, out of which 369,831 were…
Trump’s Executive Orders: Domestic Overhaul and Foreign Policy Shift
By: Augustine Gill In the early weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term, a series of executive orders have reshaped domestic policy and reverberated across the global stage. These directives…
International Women’s Day in Pakistan: A Celebration of Progress Amid Ongoing Struggles
By: Zara Amoon International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed worldwide on March 8, celebrating women’s achievements and advocating for gender equality. In Pakistan, the occasion has gained momentum over the…
Shahbaz Bhatti: A Legacy That Refuses to Die
By: Kashif Nawab Shahbaz Bhatti was a fearless advocate for democracy and religious freedom in Pakistan, dedicating his life to defending the rights of minorities in a country where intolerance…