Why I love Pakistan

These are times when a great majority of people are thinking about leaving Pakistan and many of them have actually migrated and settled in other countries. But Pakistan is not as bad a country as it is portrayed to be. I still love Pakistan and below are the reasons why I do so. Pakistan is […]

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Ihtisham Ul Haq Interview

A journalist, a true patriot, a huge lover of the Pakistani Army and a gigantic fan of Prime Minister Imran Khan: Ihtisham Ul Haq is the kind of journalist people admire because he prioritises public interest instead of ulterior motives. All of these traits made it compulsory for me to interview him and find out […]

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A new Neighbourhood?

Nationalism and patriotism are two phenomenon that have troubled various regions of the world in recent centuries. These two motivate people to die and sacrifice their lives, they incite emotions and passion – and they give birth to conflicts and destructive wars as well. In the genius and emotive words of Albert Einstein, ‘nationalism is […]

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Indian Army commits Human Rights violations

The Indian Army commits human rights violations and transgresses international law with complete impunity in Jammu and Kashmir. This impunity continues to exist since 1989. Some of the human rights violations the India Army commits with impunity include: Unlawful and extrajudicial killings Torture Enforced disappearances The above findings come from Amnesty International’s annual report The […]

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Journalists under Threat

Journalism is a profession which has the power to uphold the truth and make citizens well-informed of what is happening in their own society and in foreign countries. In spite of this crucial and fundamental role, journalists are facing numerous problems, not only in Pakistan, but all around the world. As history suggests journalists and […]

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Fake News: A Gateway to Censorship

Living in a world of “fake news” headlines has implications many of us probably never even consider. When we hear about fake news, most of us will undoubtedly think of the U.S. President Donald Trump – and his criticism of mainstream media outlets. However, it also has adverse practical implications. Attacks against the freedom of […]

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