Mental Health Toll of Prolonged Repression in IIOJK
In the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the mental health crisis has escalated into a significant humanitarian concern, exacerbated by decades of violence, political instability, and systemic repression. This ongoing crisis has deeply affected the region’s youth and adult populations alike, with mounting psychological distress compounded by years of conflict, armed militancy, and human rights […]
The Economic and Technological Impact of 5G
In an increasingly digital world, nations that embrace cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure gain a significant competitive edge. Pakistan’s transition to 5G represents a decisive step toward securing its digital future. With Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) set to auction 5G spectrum on March 10, 2026, this move holds the potential to unlock significant economic and technological […]
Kashmir Solidarity Day
Among oppressed Muslim populations worldwide, two groups stand out for having endured the longest under foreign occupation: the Kashmiris and the Palestinians. Both are victims of British colonial machinations, which handed over their territories to foreign occupiers. Kashmir, or the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), came under illegal Indian occupation on October 27, 1947, […]
UK-Pakistan Economic Partnership
Economic cooperation between the United Kingdom and Pakistan has been gaining momentum, underpinned by expanding trade flows, fresh foreign direct investments (FDI), and a sharpened focus on industrial partnership. A notable development in this trajectory was Haleon’s USD 4.8 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Jamshoro, Sindh a step that transcends routine capital allocation and signifies […]
Pakistan’s Comprehensive Approach to Combating Human Smuggling
Illegal immigration has been a persistent issue globally, with various nations grappling with the socio-economic and security implications of undocumented migration. For Pakistan, this challenge has been particularly acute, driven largely by economic hardship, political instability, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals by organized criminal networks. These networks often operate perilous land and sea routes, […]
US Economic Security Review Report on Indo-Pak May Conflict
India’s political landscape has been shaken to its core by the bombshell revelations in the US Economic Security Review Report, which explicitly acknowledged Pakistan’s military triumph in the May conflict. This report not only exposes India’s defeat but has also sparked a fierce backlash from the Indian opposition, forcing the Government of India (GoI) into […]
FAK’s African Linkage: A New Phase in Transnational Terrorism
Recent developments in the global fight against terrorism have highlighted a worrying trend: the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), once predominantly a local insurgent group operating within Pakistan, has now evolved into a transnational terrorist platform. The pledge of allegiance by African Al-Qaeda-linked militants from Mali to TTP marks a pivotal moment in this transformation, confirming that […]
India-Taliban Engagement
Indian foreign policy towards the Taliban has undergone a remarkable and glaring transformation over the past two decades. Once resolutely opposed to all factions of the Taliban, New Delhi has shifted gears dramatically, now engaging with the very same group it once denounced as a terrorist organization. The catalyst for this diplomatic reversal came in […]
Genocide Watch Report on Muslim Women in India
India’s political landscape has increasingly been shaped by Hindutva ideology under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The rise of Hindu nationalism, which permeates the country’s political discourse, has emboldened violent and discriminatory practices against Muslim women. In India, patriarchy and religious discrimination intersect in profound ways, particularly when it comes to the treatment of Muslim […]
UN Experts Urge India to End Post-Pahalgam Repression
The United Nations (UN) experts have raised alarm over India’s brutal crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir following the 22 April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people. The experts condemned the widespread human rights violations carried out by Indian authorities in the aftermath of the attack, calling attention to […]
