Who Built a Pakistan Without Ramps?
On paper, Pakistan looks like a country that has taken disability rights seriously. Provincial laws mandated a 2% employment quota for persons with disabilities in public sector jobs. There are accessibility guidelines for public buildings, a national policy framework, and periodic government announcements about inclusion. Step outside the paperwork, though, and the picturechanges fast into…
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Beyond a Signature: The Disregarded Four-Page Document in Pakistan
As a girl in Pakistan, when we are encouraged to think about marriage, our minds turn towards bridal lehenga, mehndi designs, soft-glam makeup, and décor straight out of Pinterest-inspired mood boards. Yet nobody sits us down and says, “Beta, before you worry about your wedding look, you must worry about Nikkahnama (marriage contract).” Yet apart…
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Pakistan’s Moral Bankruptcy: Where Do We Go From Here?
I was 19 when a number of cases of harassment came to light in my university – harrowing instances of the levels of abuse students faced inside the walls of the campus. I vividly remember writing a long Facebook post to act as a guide for men on actions which are uncomfortable for women. I…
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Why Young Americans Are Turning Away from the Ballot Box
Instability defines the experience of young Americans. One study conducted by Harvard indicated that as little as 13% of teens believe the United States is headed in the right direction. More broadly, institutions are failing younger generations. Politics is perceived as a threat, the future of AI is unforeseeable, and social media’s prioritization of sensationalist…
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Petrol Bomb For The Masses; Luxurious Subsidies For the Masters
Pakistani government pulled what can either be classified as an ill-planned PR stunt, or the show of absolute cluelessness. On 2nd April, Petroleum Minister, Ali Parvaiz Malik announced an increase of a historic PKR 137 on petrol and PKR 184 on diesel, bringing the prices to an all-time high of PKR 458 and PKR 520…
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Beyond Borders: Why Pakistani Youth Seeks Opportunities Abroad
Every year, thousands of bright Pakistani students celebrate their degrees with hopes of asuccessful future. However, not long after their graduation, many of these same individuals findthemselves preparing documents, applying for visas and planning to move abroad. The joy ofachieving a degree gradually turns into a search for a better life elsewhere for a majority…
Read MorePakistan Is Growing – But Not Healthier
The jug cannot be filled beyond its capacity if fill further will lead to spillage, overpopulation does the same. Pakistan is growing – faster than almost any other country in the world – but this growth is far from healthy. As per 2025 survey the population of Pakistan is 247.7 million, and expected to exceed…
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Begging: A Hidden Profession?
Whenever I stand at a petrol pump or pass through a crowded area, my car is often surrounded by beggars within seconds. At that moment, a question repeatedly arises in my mind: why do I find beggars at almost every corner of my country? Begging has been spreading rapidly and has escalated in modern societies,…
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The Addiction We Don’t Admit: Social Media’s Grip on Us
It’s late at night. The world around you is quiet, the lights are off and you know you should beasleep. Yet your phone is still in your hand, glowing in the dark. You scroll again. One more video. One more update. One more like. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Millions of people…
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A Frustrated Pakistani Cries Out: Where Does This End?
If you are even a slightly informed Pakistan – or if you simply have a social media account – the fast few weeks must have been frustrating and confusing to the core. Underneath all the state-run propaganda regarding brilliant diplomacy and major wins on the international stage is a country which is burning, drowning and…
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