Climate change is the primary catalyst for climate-related water shocks like floods, droughts, storms and ice caps depletion. As a result of such natural hazards, countless people are displaced, infrastructure is severely damaged, economies are badly affected, diseases outbreak, conflicts arise and crime rate increases. Thus, the detrimental consequences of [...]
Schools are often seen as places where young minds are nurtured, values are instilled, and futures are shaped. However, there’s an often overlooked reality that exists behind the walls of staffrooms a place that should ideally be a hub of collaboration and encouragement. Unfortunately, in many schools, staffrooms become spaces [...]
There is something amazing about the people of Pakistan's youth. You see it in the school rooms, on social media, in art galleries, in the streets, and even in street talk. Despite so many tribulations, they just keep getting up with imagination, strength, and courage. And in a country like [...]
Pakistan's ongoing struggle with extremist engagement necessitates a comprehensive understanding of how communities can build resilience against radicalization. Research reveals that extremist groups actively exploit socio-economic vulnerabilities, particularly in regions like Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where unemployment, low literacy rates, and weak social infrastructure create fertile ground for engagement. This [...]
The relationship between India and Pakistan has, for decades, walked a fragile line shaped by cautious diplomacy, deep-rooted mistrust, and a shared history that still echoes in the lives of everyday people on both sides. In 2025, following renewed tensions after a tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, both [...]
Born on February 1, 1998, in the small, underdeveloped village of Wasayo Jeho in interior Sindh, Ghulam Mujtaba Abro spent his early years surrounded by the harsh realities of feudalism, poverty, and systemic neglect. In this part of Sindh, tribal conflict was common, roads were broken, law and order were [...]
Every morning, before the sun rises and the world opens its eyes, I step out into the dark. From Gujarkhan to Islamabad, my journey begins at 4:30 AM and ends late into the night. For the last 2.5 years, I’ve traveled to university using local transport through bitter winters, blazing [...]
About the Author: This blog is written by Khalida Niaz as a part of the Virtual Media Competition under the #FarqParhtaHai initiative, showcasing youth voices and creative expressions for social impact.
In July 2021, a name whispered across every corner of Pakistan and far beyond: “Noor Mukadam”. A young, educated woman from an influential diplomatic family, brutally murdered in the heart of Islamabad. Her death wasn’t just another headline; it was a collective trauma, a heartbreaking reckoning with the deep cracks [...]
When I think of peace, I don’t picture silence or stillness, I picture my father’s laughter. Growing up, I was the only sister after two brothers, and my father loved me like I was the center of his world. He wasn’t just a parent; he was a friend, a guide, [...]
