Islamabad in the Spotlight: A Moment of Pride, Memory, and Hope
By: Augustine Gill As the world turns its attention to Islamabad, I find myself not just observing—but feeling this moment deeply. Having grown up in the Twin Cities of Islamabad…
When Covenant Becomes a Cage
By: Dr. Khushnud Azariah A recent ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan, upholding the marriage of a minor Christian girl to an adult Muslim man, has sparked widespread…
Diagnosis is Half the Cure
By: Azam Mairaj From 2017 to 2026, approximately 47 individuals reached the assemblies on Christian identity. Many held positions as ministers, advisors, and even occupied constitutional offices. Yet, on the…
Imaginary Conversation with Christian Leader of Pakistan Movement S.P. Singha
By: Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri In times of collective trauma, the human mind often retreats into memory, imagination, and symbolism. Psychologists suggest that suppressed fears and anxieties can surface through…
Separate Electorates Debate Rekindled After Punjab Assembly Resolution
By: Ataurehman Saman A renewed debate over the electoral system for religious minorities has surfaced following a resolution submitted in January 2026 by Failbous Christopher, Chairman of the Standing Committee…
Public Christmas Celebrations in Lahore Highlight Message of Inclusion
By: Augustine Gill Lahore witnessed a rare public celebration of Christmas this year, marked by the installation of a large Christmas tree and visible participation by government institutions and security…
Christmas Between Light and Shadow
By: Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri Christmas is celebrated across the world with lights, music, feasts, and expressions of joy. Yet beyond these visible rituals lies a deeper moral and spiritual…
Digital Abuse Expands Pakistan’s Gender Violence Frontline
By: Nabila Feroz Bhatti The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign launched in 1991 to oppose violence against women and girls. It runs annually from…
Monitoring Mission to Assess Pakistan’s Human Rights Record Before 2027 GSP+ Renewal
By: Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri International organizations, including the United Nations and the European Union, continue to express serious concerns about the state of human rights in Pakistan, particularly the…
The Punjab Local Government Act 2025 and the Disappointment of Pakistani Christians
By: Dr. Emanuel Adil Ghouri On October 13, the Punjab government passed the Punjab Local Government Act 2025 by a majority vote, disregarding both the objections of opposition lawmakers and…