A humanitarian crisis
The tens of thousands of dead, injured and homeless in the recent earthquake in Morocco and the broken dams in Libya are the latest victims of natural disasters. Casualties in…
A humanitarian crisis
When the Americans were leaving Afghanistan in August 2021, two kinds of immediate crises were being predicted by everyone who was even remotely connected to Afghanistan. One, there was clear…
Humanitarian crisis
Pakistan’s government response towards the stranded Pakistani students in Wuhan, the epicentre of deadly Coronavirus, known as Covid-19, has been pathetic and demoralising. When the rest of the world is…
A humanitarian crisis
There is no end in sight for the longstanding Kashmir conflict. A new generation is set to consume itself in an endless war that has fuelled desperation and frustration. This…
Diplomatic crisis becomes humanitarian issue
Rashed al-Jalahma, 22, has lived almost his whole life in Qatar, but he now faces the decision of whether to stay or return "home" to Bahrain. The aeronautical engineer student…
Crisis of humanity
THE world watched in horror when Israeli forces attacked Al Shifa hospital in Gaza in another atrocity committed by a barbaric occupying power. Backed by tanks, the ground assault rained down terror…
Migration crisis
MIGRATION has been in the media and policy spotlight lately. Several international migration-related developments have refocused attention on migration and asylum issues. Recently, the small Italian town of Lampedusa received…
Crisis in Mali
“Each year, we witness a further drop in rainfall -- which translates to a drop in produce -- resulting in us not having enough food to consume, let alone sell,”…
The malnutrition crisis
Malnutrition remains one of the deadliest barriers in equity to the holistic development of all Pakistani children. The challenge is huge for Pakistan as it is facing a global acute…
China and Russia find common cause in Israel-Hamas crisis
With anger building across the Middle East over Israel’s strikes in Gaza, China and Russia are finding common cause with countries across the region in support of the Palestinians. For…
