Upholding Democracy in Pakistan: An Unfulfilled and Distant Dream for Pakistanis
By A. Shafaq Pakistan finds itself at square one in its democratic journey following the controversial February 8th elections. Pakistan...
The I-Soon Files: China’s Surveillance Web on Pakistan’s Data Infrastructure
By Lucas Smith A massive data leak from Chinese cybersecurity firm Shanghai Anxun Information Technology Co., Ltd (with trade name...
Perspectives on Afghan Women’s Representation in the UN-Led Doha Conference
By Nazila Jamshidi A two-day international conference convened by the United Nations occurred in Doha, Qatar, on February 18 and...
Verbal Crossfire: Afghans Respond to Pakistani Army Chief’s Controversial Remarks
By Ilhamuddin Afghan (15 Feb 2024 – Kabul): The recent remarks by Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir have sparked outrage in...
Surging Chinese Asylum Seekers in US: Understanding the Causes and Implications
By Lucas Smith The migration of Chinese nationals into the United States has seen a significant surge in recent years,...
Durand Line: A Historical Injustice to Pashtun Identity
By Shinwari Pakistan's endeavor to bolster its influence in South Asia through the support of extremist factions has encountered hurdles,...
From Destruction to Reconstruction: The Taliban’s Approach to Afghan Infrastructure
By Ilhamuddin Afghan Several years ago, when the second lane of the Kabul-Jalalabad road, financed by the Asian Development Bank,...
Navigating Women’s Participation in the UN-Led Conference on Afghanistan: Opportunities and Concerns
By Nazila Jamshidi A two-day international conference assembled by the United Nations is set to convene in Doha, Qatar, next...
Promoting Dialogue Between Diaspora Groups and Civil Society Individuals Working for Peace and Reconciliation in Afghanistan
“As women, we bear the brunt of war, and any peace talks, negotiations, or reconciliation processes must prioritize and center...
Defying the Odds: Pakistanis Quest Against Pakistan Army for Real Democracy
By A. Shafaq In a startling turn of events, the recent parliamentary elections in Pakistan have ignited a firestorm of...