CPEC Without Consent: Baloch Voices Against Displacement and Militarization
ADN In Gwadar, once a tranquil fishing hub and now the epicenter of a geopolitical mega-project, the grand promises of...
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The Deafening Silence of Afghan Women Echoes in Vienna’s Halls of Power
By Ali Ahmad The grand marble halls of Vienna’s Rathaus (City Hall) have hosted countless diplomatic receptions, but none quite...
“We Are Not Hopeless”: Palwasha Kakar’s Rallying Cry for Afghan Women in Exile
ADN In the grand halls of Vienna’s City Hall, far from home, Palwasha Kakar — former Deputy Minister for Women’s...
In the Dark, She Built Light: Zahra Hashimi’s Virtual School for Afghan Girls
ADN On a spring evening inside Vienna’s stately City Hall (Rathaus), applause rang out as Zahra Hashimi stepped up to...
Pashtun Voices Reject Role in India-Pakistan Conflict: Former Taliban Diplomat Sparks Debate
By Jalal Pacha In a climate of renewed tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, a surprising voice has entered the...
For a Future with Freedom: The Urgency of Defending Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
By Nadia Ghula It has been four long years since Afghan girls were forced out of their classrooms. Four years...
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...
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,...
The Chinese Solar Surge: A Lifeline or A Looming Crisis for Pakistan’s Energy Landscape
By Nasir Khattak Pakistan's energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation as businesses and households increasingly turn to cheap Chinese...
