The Proxy Gamble: How Militancy Was Mainstreamed
By A. Shafaq Terrorism in Pakistan is not just the work of rogue actors or isolated extremist cells—it’s a crisis...
False Compliance: How Pakistan Exploited the FATF Exit
By Nasir Khattak The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog for combating money laundering and terror financing, has...
Advocacy in Exile: The Story of Hope and Justice in Balochistan
Abdullah Abbas speaks with calm determination. His voice is steady, each word carrying the weight of years of struggle—and the...
Afghanistan Homegrown Philosopher
By Abdul Wakeel In the mountainous district of Mohmand Dara, Nangarhar, where Afghanistan meets the linguistic crossroads of Central and...
Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir Blamed for Kashmir Attack
By Kadeem Baloch Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir has been under severe criticism from all quarters as many believed...
From Discrimination to Apartheid: Reframing Gender Persecution in Afghanistan
VIDC By Ali Ahmad ‘Afghanistan is the only country in the world where girls are completely banned from education beyond...
Faith Under Fire: The Rising Toll of Blasphemy Allegations
By Fatima Chaudhary In its recently released State of Human Rights in 2024 report, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan...
Afghanistan and the Fallout of Regional Proxy Conflicts
By Nasir Khattak For decades, Pakistan pursued a risky strategy—weaponizing extremist and terror groups as tools of foreign policy. From the rugged tribal...
Dialogue and Diplomacy with Pakistan: A Futile Endeavor Without Military Subordination
By A. Shafaq The recent escalation between India and Pakistan, culminating in Operation Sindoor, underscores the persistent challenges in engaging...
Home in heart: An Afghan diaspora’s identity, belonging and resistance
Gul Badshah Kamawal grew up in Kama, a district in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province. But over two decades ago, insecurity...