Sana Yousuf – a girl with a voice, a laugh, a digital footprint. And somehow, that was enough for the world to decide she had it coming. In Pakistan, every time a woman is harassed, attacked, or killed, we don’t just fail her. We interrogate her. Her choices. Her clothes. Her presence. And then we move on. Until the next tragedy. Until the next uncomfortable truth we try to scroll past. As an ordinary human being and a father of two girls, its really exhausting, how normal the abnormal has become. This isn’t just about one girl, it’s about every woman who has had to make herself smaller to feel safer. Every daughter told to shrink. Every son not taught to listen. Every institution that responds and not prevents, if at all.

It was a quiet afternoon in Haripur when Sana (not her real name), a university student, stood up after a session and said, “For the first time, I feel someone is listening to us, not just telling us what to think, but trusting us to lead.” Her voice cracked slightly, [...]

Democracy is not just about elections. It is about people being truly able to take part in decisions that affect their lives. Yet, in Pakistan, despite constitutional guarantees, citizens often find themselves neglected. Laws like the Right to Information (RTI) exist, but implementation is weak, particularly in Balochistan and Punjab. Misinformation and disinformation further distort public discourse, while controversial laws like Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) are enacted without meaningful public consultation.

Crises are revealing. They strip away our practiced niceties and expose the real substance of our moral selves. And when I look back at how we’ve collectively behaved as a society in moments of shared vulnerability, I struggle to find comfort. What I see instead is a pattern of opportunism, of short-sighted gain, of a startling erosion of empathy.

This article delves into Pakistan's escalating wildfire crisis, highlighting the urgent need for a multifaceted and resilient response. Through historical analysis, examination of societal impacts, and scrutiny of government actions, we propose a comprehensive strategy for mitigating wildfire damage and fostering community resilience.

Accountability Lab Pakistan, with the support of the European Union in Pakistan and in collaboration with NACTA and UNODC Pakistan, announces the launch of the Virtual Media Competition for students enrolled in our beneficiary universities. This competition is designed to amplify youth voices and promote powerful narratives of peace, resilience, and social cohesion through original digital and written storytelling.

Written by: Ayesha Khan The representation of women in Pakistan's judiciary is alarmingly low, particularly at senior levels, raising concerns about the impact of gendered justice on judicial outcomes. This analysis explores the status of female judges, their influence on decision-making, and the societal consequences of their underrepresentation.