Empowering women, empowering Punjab
Gender equality is more than a moral imperative; it is essential for a fair and just society and a catalyst for economic and social progress. It is enshrined in Pakistan’s…
A brief history of our left: Part – II
In Pakistan, you are more likely to come across autobiographies of retired civil and military bureaucrats than from political activists and leaders. A majority of retired officers tend to spin…
To the international community
Dear Global Leaders, Influencers, Thinkers, Diplomats, and Parliamentarians: You are aware of the barbaric attacks by the Israeli armed forces on the besieged territory of Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem, and Gaza,…
Viewpoint: Fighting gender bias and bigotry
For quite some time Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, doubling as Minister for Water and Power, has been attracting public attention more for hurling squeaky taunts at PTI leaders inside the…
Agents of change
Nation-building processes cannot work and development goals cannot be achieved if women are denied meaningful political participation. To ensure this, Pakistan’s parliament introduced a 17pc gender quota in 2002 in…
