Saturday, January 11, 2025

Zohra Yusuf

The writer is a Pakistani journalist and human rights defender. She is the former Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), and is currently its council member.

Why Pakistan’s Establishment Is Afraid of Social Media

Social media platforms, X in particular, are often demonized for spreading “fake news,” but what the harsh criticism of social media and the demands for curbs overlook is the reality that in Pakistan, they are often the only platform that give a voice to...

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Ahmadis At Risk Of...

In an apparent attempt to further harass the persecuted Ahmadi community residing in Rabwah, the Punjab government has formed...

Hindu Girl From Karachi...

In the second such incident in Sindh this week, another minor Hindu girl from Karachi was allegedly abducted and...

Qazi Faez Isa, Strong...

Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is known for his bold judgements and clear views about upholding the rule of...

120 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Policemen...

There has been a sharp rise in terror attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa targeting police officials since the start of...

6 Bodies Found From...

Six bodies have been found in various parts of Balochistan, including Quetta and Mach in the past three days,...

Nawaz’s Former Principal Secy...

Fawad Hasan Fawad, former principal secretary to Nawaz Sharif, shared his plight in National Accountability Bureau's custody, and said...

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