Politics - The Youth Blog

PCT and it’s Disastrous CT’25 Run: Reflecting the National Crisis

Pakistan being the first team to exit the CT’25 that it was hosting was as embarrassing as it gets. Given management was so busy with stadium renovations, perhaps preparing the team wasn’t important enough.

Let’s Never Normalize the “New Normal” in Pakistan

On 5th October, 9:10 am, I had to travel to the village of Heir on Bedian Road, but I couldn’t. The police had closed the route off. My aunt had to travel to Gulberg, but she couldn’t. Ring Road had containers on it. Entries to Ferozepur Road – one of the main routes of the…

Wave of Victory in Bangladesh; Pakistan continues to watch on

5th August, 2024 saw a marvelous event taking place in an otherwise bleak global environment – Bangladeshi protestors, led by students, forced Prime Minister Hasina Wajid to resign, bringing an end to a 15 year old rule. What started as student protests against quota systems a few weeks back, amplified into nation-wide organised resistance which…

From Fatima Jinnah to the Modern Era: Exposing Political Disgrace

In the early 1960s, Pakistan experienced its first and only direct presidential elections under the influence of a new constitution introduced by the then inorganically ruling Ayub Khan. Despite being remembered by some as a “golden-era ruler” for the decade of development, Ayub Khan’s regime was marked by controversies and the destruction of democracy that…

Why Voting Is Essential: Understanding Its Importance

Elections consistently prove to be a turning point in the history of any country. The same could very well be said about our cherished, beloved and exquisite country. However, unfortunately, many sane, educated and aware people have been heard saying that they would not go out to vote. Pat Mitchell, the American journalist, once said,…

The Ballot Paper Enigma: Unveiling a Simple Sheet or a Glimpse into Our Future?

For most nations, elections are a routine process of a functional democracy. For Pakistan, elections are always an event. These elections, like all the ones before, are coupled with a number of controversies and uncertainties. Have you ever thought of taking a few minutes out of your busy schedule and taking a detour from your…

How are Real-life Katniss Everdeens made: A look into Mahrung Baloch’s Life.

Who is Mahrung Baloch? Lately you have probably seen clips of a woman with a Phashk (traditional attire for Baloch women) and chador marching against Baloch forced abductions and brutal killings. Fighting with a cracking voice while holding back tears. As I sit here penning this down, my body feels numb but a while ago…

United We Win ; Divided We Fall

On this 25th December, as we celebrate the founder’s birthday (read: enjoy our day off from work), it is crucial to take a moment and ponder over this words and thoughts, and compare our present day situation to what the dream of Pakistan really was. Today, we are picking up the most popular slogan associated…

Hiding the symptoms does not heal the illness

Just like putting a bandage on a bullet wound is futile unless the bullet has been taken out first, censoring protests and claiming that ‘all is well’ when the country is burning from the inside only does more harm than good. The pain of structural amendments will have to be borne by all in order…

The sentiments of frustrated Pakistani youth

Current political situation in the country is nothing ,but a hopeless discussion. Things have taken a turn for the worse. Around two years ago, people around us used to encourage us to stay in this country ,and try our level best to give it your everything. “Youth is the future”. “Work hard, don’t compromise on…