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Stories about Pakistan

Faith turns fatal as blasphemy laws ignite unchecked extremism in Pakistan

Minorities are often the target of the blasphemy allegations

Written by Asfandiyar

8 July 2024

Minority journalists are under threat in South Asia

Reporters have faced harassment, arrest, threats and even death

Written by GroundViews

14 June 2024

Quetta Tea? Yes please!

How the popularity of Quetta tea spread in Pakistan

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

9 June 2024

The latest defamation bill further tightens restrictions on free speech in Pakistan

Activists label the bill draconian, regressive, and authoritarian

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

30 May 2024

Riots against foreign students in Kyrgystan undermine its people-to-people ties with South Asia

Violence was sparked by viral one-sided videos

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev, Rezwan

28 May 2024

Fossil fuels dependency exacerbates Pakistan’s power crisis

Outdated infrastructure, poor energy management, and financial constraints are driving the crisis

Written by Ramna Saeed

23 May 2024

Pakistan administered Kashmir faces internet shutdown amidst protests

People in Azad Kashmir protests high wheat prices, electricity bills

Written by GV South Asia

21 May 2024

South Asia sizzles: Record heatwave and extreme weather blamed on climate crisis

Wildfires erupt amid extreme heat and dry conditions

Written by Rezwan

6 May 2024

Imran Khan's conflict with the military establishment in Pakistan, and his political future

The 'military establishment' is believed to be manipulating political affairs

Written by Maheen Waheed

29 April 2024

Women march for Palestine and against patriarchy in Pakistan

The march adopted a theme of the liberation of Palestine

Written by Ramna Saeed, R Umaima Ahmed

19 March 2024

Another wave of blasphemy in Pakistan

The hate against the minority Ahmadiyya community is not new

Written by GV South Asia

14 March 2024

Pakistan's post-election scramble: Coalitions and concerns

When will the prevailing political turmoil come to an end?

Written by Maheen Waheed

1 March 2024

Silenced voices: The X and VPN ban after Pakistan’s elections

During political unrest, Pakistan frequently shuts down internet services

Written by Ramna Saeed, R Umaima Ahmed

26 February 2024

Pakistan’s general elections: AI, internet shutdowns and disillusionment

Authenticity of election results questioned amid continuing internet restrictions

Written by Seerat Khan

11 February 2024

Pakistan’s political landscape: What to expect from the 2024 elections

The only viable way forward for Pakistan is free-and-fair elections

Written by Aisha, Rezwan

6 February 2024

Looking forward to 2024: A year of crucial elections in South Asia

Judicial harassment against the opposition and controversial laws were common

Written by Rezwan

31 December 2023

Undertones: Transwomen in Pakistan reclaim their ancestral heritage

Khwaja siras tell their side of the story amidst rise of transphobia

Written by Civic Media Observatory

16 October 2023

Pakistan's transgender community faces increased challenges ahead of elections

A number of transgender rights are linked to national IDs

Written by Asfandiyar

5 October 2023

Pakistani movie ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ is finally made available online after injunctions on its release

"What's wrong with a (religious) man dancing?"

Written by Satdeep Gill

19 September 2023

Christian community comes under attack in Pakistan once again

The state is failing to provide protection to its minorities

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

23 August 2023

Ahead of election, Pakistan introduces new laws to stifle dissent

Hastily passed bills undermine civil liberties and freedom of expression

Written by R Umaima Ahmed, Rezwan

17 August 2023

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