Mutual Distrust and Escalating Violence: The Downward Spiral of Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
By Kadeem Baloch Over the past year, the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan has deteriorated significantly, marked by escalating tensions,...
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...
Afghan Intellectual Engages Diaspora in Europe to Address Country’s Crisis
February 15 – Afghan writer and academic Ismail Yun met with members of the Afghan diaspora in Vienna to discuss Afghanistan’s...
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...
A Bridge to Belonging: How “New Beginning” Supports Afghan Refugees in Vienna
Nestled on the outskirts of Vienna, the "New Beginning" Association (Sport Kulturverein - Neuer Start) offers a haven for Afghan...
A Voice for Change: Mehria’s Journey from Kabul to the Hamburg Parliament
Mehria Ashuftah, a lawyer, lecturer, and dedicated advocate for her community, is making history. The Afghan-born politician is running for...
The Weaponization of Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan: A Tool of Persecution Against Religious Minorities
By Shabir Sadiq On January 25, a court in Rawalpindi has sentenced four men to death by hanging for alleged...
Words in Exile: An Afghan Sikh Poet’s Journey
In a humble home in New Delhi, far from the rugged mountains of his homeland, resides Daya Singh Anjaan, an...
The Growing Assault on Free Speech in Pakistan
By Fatima Chaudhary Pakistan’s free speech and journalistic independence are under siege, as draconian legislation tightens its grip on an...
Neglect and Exploitation: The Suffering of Gilgit-Baltistan
By Nasir Khattak The residents of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), a picturesque yet impoverished region in northern Pakistan, continue to endure severe...