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Aurat March and honouring women's struggle in Pakistan“The march’s significance lies not in its numbers, but in its symbolic defiance”Written by R Umaima Ahmed20 February 2025
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A year of elections and digital repression in South Asia: 2024 in focusSeveral governments expanded their control over online spacesWritten by Rezwan2 January 2025
A reactive approach? Examining Pakistan government’s measures in response to alleged Umrah Visa abusePakistan's superficial policy responses overlook systemic poverty and inequalityWritten by Syed Salman Mehdi22 December 2024
Children of the border: Uncovering the crisis of child labor and sexual exploitation at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border The exploitation of children navigating perilous borders is often overshadowedWritten by Asfandiyar6 December 2024
The great Pakistan firewall and use of religion as a tool for digital authoritarianismAmid VPN regulations, reports emerge of Bluesky also being blocked in PakistanWritten by Ramna Saeed22 November 2024
China's impact on the Rogun Dam Project in TajikistanThe project has significant social and environmental implicationsWritten by Shahida Yakub, Global Climate Justice Fellowship20 November 2024
The transformative potential of AI and digital tools in securing the integrity of elections in AfricaAI can significantly enhance democratic processes, but only if ethical and inclusive considerations are prioritizedWritten by Cecilia Maundu18 November 2024
Smog chokes Pakistan's Punjab province as AQI soars to 1,900 in Lahore and 2,000 in Multan"There is hardly any outdoor activity we can enjoy as a family"Written by R Umaima Ahmed15 November 2024
Can Trump help Pakistan's Imran Khan?Many are wondering if Trump will intervene in Pakistani politicsWritten by Ramna Saeed11 November 2024