State Opression Causing Massive Crisis in Pashtunistan
By Nasir Khattak The new “hard state” policy of Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has been rejected by representatives...
An Afghan Girl in Exile: Between Borders, Fear, and Resistance
By Hasina Akbari I am an Afghan refugee in Pakistan, writing these words on the final day of my legal...
Afghanistan Ranked 178th in World Press Freedom Index as Taliban Escalates Media Crackdown
Afghanistan has been ranked 178th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index 2024, marking a steep decline...
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...
Afghan Diaspora in Austria Celebrates Eid al-Fitr with Prayer and Solidarity
With nearly 50,000 Afghans living in Austria—almost half of them in Vienna—the Afghan diaspora has established a strong and vibrant...
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...
Sarah Hermann: A French Scholar Bridging Cultures Through Pashto
The Pashto language, Pashtunwali, and the associated values have remained an inseparable part of Afghan identity throughout history. However, when...
Nawruz: A Celebration of Resilience and Hope for Afghans
As the arrival of spring brings renewal and joy to many people around the world, for Afghans, Nawruz has always...
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...