Investing in the youth
OVER the last decade, media and political discourse have increasingly focused on youth. The so-called youth bulge has been heralded as a potential demographic dividend — a transformative force for…
OVER the last decade, media and political discourse have increasingly focused on youth. The so-called youth bulge has been heralded as a potential demographic dividend — a transformative force for…
Every year, countless women in Pakistan break glass ceilings and make a name for themselves, both personally and professionally, all while seamlessly juggling their careers and domestic responsibilities. Yet, the…
On December 10, as the world commemorates Human Rights Day, Pakistan finds itself at the intersection of two critical anniversaries: the celebration of universal human rights and the ongoing battle…
Pakistan, a great nation brimming with resources, talent, and a vibrant history of inspiring leaders who created a great country, deserves a higher standing on the global stage. However, its…
AS women, many of us have traversed through the uncomfortable changes brought on by puberty with an incomplete understanding of their meaning and consequences; we often braved, sometimes challenging, pregnancies…
I RECENTLY had the opportunity to attend the Women of the World festival held in Lahore. It was exciting to see Punjab-based female leaders from all spheres — such as…
Pakistan and the United States have a multifaceted historic relationship marked by noteworthy cooperation across various domains, including trade and commerce, defence, education, infrastructure, and information technology. In the realm…
I STILL remember how suffocated I felt, and how my heart broke while reading the story of the 10-year-old IDP girl who was kidnapped and gang-raped just after her family…
OUR chief census commissioner Naeemuz Zafar’s words failed to cause a stir when he said recently that there were 249,566,743 of us in the country. That we are too many…
A BACKDROP to this column appeared in my last op-ed article (‘Pregnant, before the flood’) published on these pages on Oct 7. The vulnerable need affirmative action during emergencies. Women…