Shazia Idrees

Abduction of a journalist

AHMAD Farhad is a 38-year-old Pakistani journalist of Kashmiri origin who was abducted while returning to his home in Islamabad at 1am on 15 May…

Minority rights in Pakistan, a grave concern

INTRODUCTION: Minority rights are fundamental to fostering a pluralistic and inclusive society, ensuring that all citizens, regardless of their religious, ethnic, or cultural background, can…

Struggle of journalists in Pakistan

JOURNALISM in Pakistan is a profession fraught with challenges, where the pursuit of truth often comes with significant risks and obstacles. From threats to press…

ISLAMOPHOBIA on the rise

Islamophobia, the fear or prejudice against Islam and Muslims, continues to be a pressing issue in many parts of the world. Despite efforts to promote…

Gender discrimination: Breaking the chains of inequality

GENDER discrimination is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across the globe. It refers to the unfair treatment or prejudice based on a person’s gender,…

Women empowerment: unlocking potential within

IN recent years, the concept of women empowerment has gained significant momentum worldwide. Women empowerment refers to the process of enabling women to have control…

Pakistan’s election upset unveils political fallout

PAKISTAN’S Parliamentary elections ended in a surprise upset, one that could make the transition to the next government a chaotic affair and that could leave…