Out of school
Governments in developing countries have often prioritised capital-intensive mega projects over schemes that might benefit the vast majority of their populations. Electoral politics and constituency dynamics are among the reasons…
Fortify to flourish
Micronutrient deficiencies, often referred to as 'hidden hunger’, are silently eroding Pakistan’s health and economic potential, leaving millions of children, women, and vulnerable populations malnourished and susceptible to disease. Despite…
Out of school
Governments in developing countries have often prioritised capital-intensive mega projects over schemes that might benefit the vast majority of their populations. Electoral politics and constituency dynamics are among the reasons…
A question of gender
IT has been nearly a month since Mahrang Baloch was arrested. This previous weekend, the PTI’s Aliya Hamza was also arrested and taken to Adiala Jail. The two women were arrested in different parts…
Federation under strain
SINDH has risen against the federal government’s decision to build multiple canals on the Indus River for corporate farming. The street protests have practically turned into a mass uprising. The controversial project has united…
Hard state, Sharifs’ foreign visits
BALOCHISTAN is on the boil with increased militant activity targeting the state and the non-Baloch, coupled with protests across the province pressing for political and economic rights and justice. It…
The federation in crisis
Pakistan’s federation confronts an extraordinary convergence of threats that, if not addressed with diligence and resolve, could undermine its unity. Three concurrent crises — the resurgence of TTP terrorism in…
Uraan Pakistan
Uraan Pakistan, an initiative by the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)-led government, was launched amidst much fanfare in the presence of representatives from all three national parties on 31 December 2024.…
Power beyond symbolism
In Pakistan's political parties' committee rooms, women's voices remain faint, with their presence often limited to designated quotas rather than as equal partners in democracy. This reality demands action. Despite…
Taming the traffic
The chaotic traffic conditions on the roads have become a significant menace for law-abiding travellers. The exploding population in the country has added to the number of vehicles, especially motorcyclists,…
