Billions for Punjab, Crumbs for Balochistan
By Kadeem Baloch Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province by area, continues to suffer from systemic neglect by the federal government. Despite...
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Rising Threat to Press Freedom in Pakistan: A Growing Crackdown on Journalists
By Shinwari Pakistan’s journalistic landscape is facing an alarming crisis, as government and military authorities intensify efforts to suppress independent...
Pakistan’s Economic Decline: The Cost of Corruption, Military Control, and Lack of Vision
By Nasir Khattak Pakistan finds itself mired in economic distress despite decades of international support. From repeated IMF bailouts to...
China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan: A Trilateral Alliance Under Pressure
By Nasir Khattak The longstanding alliance between China and Pakistan, often termed an "ironclad friendship," is encountering significant challenges, particularly...
History Repeats Itself: From Bangladesh to Balochistan, Pakistan’s Brutal Legacy
By Sohrab Sangeen Genocide Awareness Month is commemorated in April. This month was chosen because April contains many significant dates...
Pakistan’s Recent Oppression of Balochistan
By Kadeem Baloch Recently, 48 people forcibly disappeared in just five days this month in Balochistan. Pakistani security forces detained...
The Power Crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan: A Tale of Neglect and Exploitation
By Nasir Khattak Gilgit-Baltistan, a region often referred to as the "land of abundance" due to its vast natural resources,...
TikTok and China’s Digital Influence: How the CCP Shapes Narratives and Minds
By Nasir Khattak In an era where social media platforms shape public discourse, TikTok has emerged as a powerful tool...
Detained and Harassed: Identity Cards No Longer a Shield for Afghan Refugees
By Shinwari Doubling down on its nationwide crackdown to deport millions of Afghans, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given...
Beyond Political Instability: The Structural Fault Lines Undermining Pakistan
By Fatima Chaudhary Pakistan’s governance landscape is mired in a deepening crisis marked by systemic institutional decay, economic mismanagement, and...
