Roots of Growing Religious Violence and Intolerance in Pakistan
By: Dr. Sijal Shafique “You are free! You are free to go to your temples. You are free to go to your mosques or to any other places of worship…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: Global Observance Highlights Ongoing Struggles
By: Kashif Nawab The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is observed annually on May 17th to commemorate the World Health Organizations decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality…
Celebrating International Nurses Day: Honoring Nurses Contributions Worldwide
By: Kashif Nawab International Nurses Day, commemorated annually on May 12th, stands as a significant occasion to pay homage to the indispensable role nurses play across the globe. Beyond mere…
Pakistan Faces Rice Export Ban Over Phytosanitary Failures
By: Khateeja Aftab, Aqsa Ali, Hassan Farooq (University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore) Pakistan’s Trade of rice with Russia, under fuel, after Russia imposed that they’ll stop importing rice…
Bishop John Joseph Remembered: Suicide Protest Leaves Lasting Impact
By: Kashif Nawab On May 6, 1998, Bishop John Joseph of Pakistan shot himself outside the Sessions Court in Sahiwal. His act of protest against the country’s blasphemy laws, which…
‘Stolen lives’: The Dark Reality of Human Trafficking
By: Noor Fatima Human trafficking is a serious crime that involves the exploitation of individuals for the purpose of forced labour or sexual exploitation. It is a form of modern-day…
Automation and Job Displacement: AI’s Double-Edged Sword
By: Washal Boota Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been extensively examined for its influence on the contemporary job market, with experts scrutinizing both its positive and negative ramifications. This comprehensive review…
Pakistan Marks Press Freedom Day Amidst Media Liberty Concerns
By: Kashif Nawab On World Press Freedom Day, it’s crucial to address the stark challenges facing Pakistan’s media landscape. Press freedom, essential for democracy, faces threats from censorship and violence…
Beyond the Paycheck: The Human Toll of Labor Exploitation
By: Saima Sammar On Labor Day, amidst discussions surrounding the challenges faced by workers, an inquiry into the experiences of class 4 workers within an educational institution reveals a sobering…
Confronting Labour Rights Violations: Pakistan’s Uphill Battle for Worker Dignity on Labour Day
By: Kashif Nawab As the world commemorates International Labour Day on May 1st, Pakistan finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with multifaceted issues concerning its workforce. This occasion serves…