Saima Sammar
On World Literacy Day, Pakistan Reflects on its Education Crisis
By: Saima Sammar World Literacy Day, observed every year on September 8, underscores the global importance of literacy as...
Struggles of Pakistan’s Indigenous Peoples Take Center Stage on Global Observance
By: Saima Sammar On August 9th, the world observes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a day...
Mandela Day: Honoring a Legacy of Equality and Human Rights
By: Saima Sammar Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated on July 18th each year, marks the birth of one of...
Pakistan Braces for Intense Monsoon Season
By: Saima Sammar The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted the monsoon season to arrive between June 27, 2023,...
Impact of Rising Temperatures in Pakistan
By: Saima Sammar The escalating temperatures during May and the abrupt closures of educational institutes have sparked widespread concern...
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...
Lahore Joins Global Community in Observing World Water Day: Emphasis on Conservation and Awareness
By: Saima Sammar As the world marks World Water Day on March 22nd, Lahore, home to over 15 million...
Voices of Progress: Perspectives on Women’s Day and Gender Equality in Pakistan
By: Saima Sammar International Women's Day has evolved from a lesser-known event to a significant platform for discourse on...
Political Critique: Female Leaders Under the Lens of Internalized Misogyny
By: Saima Sammar Throughout history and in contemporary society, the dynamics between women have often posed challenges to the...
Education in Pakistan: A Journey of Challenges and Progress
By: Saima Sammar Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan has grappled with a fragmented education system, a legacy of...
U.S. Elections and Pakistan’s Reality: Why Change Must Be Homegrown
By: Augustine Gill As the sun rises on Election Day in California, the world watches with anticipation. U.S. elections...
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Art, Advocacy, and Activism: Transgender Figures Transform Pakistan’s Social Landscape
By: Sabrina Alexander In Pakistan, a country where traditional norms often dominate societal expectations, members of the transgender community...
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CPDI Calls for National and Regional Efforts to Combat Smog and Air Pollution
Islamabad: News Desk The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), a non-profit organization focused on climate action, has...
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Beyond Convictions: Why Justice for Shama and Shehzad Must Address Systemic Failures
By: Augustine Gill The murder of Shama and Shehzad Masih, a Christian couple in Pakistan, is a tragedy that...
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