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Author: Haya Sehgal

Making Pakistan a safe place for women

Making Pakistan a safe place for women

PAKISTAN is not a safe place for women. This single sentence seems to have brought on a heated backlash upon those women here reacting to a series of gender-based violence incidents. Although being only a call to attention to what is being termed as a ‘femicide crisis’, it has met.

Benazir Bhutto’s legacy

Benazir Bhutto’s legacy

WHEN speaking of women leaders who created a paradigm shift culturally in Pakistan, one must respectfully mention the former (late) Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Perhaps we did not appreciate enough the changes she brought with just her presence, being a woman in the political arena in a place such as.

Remember polio vaccines ?

Remember polio vaccines ?

A handful of Pakistani netizens tried to promote a ‘stick policy’ relating to the methods of pressure on those unwilling to take the coronavirus vaccines. Good thing it was a few short comments which disappeared as that was a serious lapse in judgement. Forcing the population to take something they.

In terms of optics

In terms of optics

Recent events in the past week have once again divided opinion especially in terms of things said by higher echelons publicly. Reactions were pretty much all over the place as netizenswereeither extremely incensed orsimply scrambledaway in the face of blaring issues. This is not a criticism of Pakistan or anyone.

US takes a leadership role in vaccinating world

US takes a leadership role in vaccinating world

WE recently received some good news from G-7 Summit, which just took place in Cornwall, UK; as the seven countries pledged to donate more vaccines to middle/low-income countries. The summit brings forth more amity on their multilateral policy on note “Bring Back Better World (B3W).” The vaccine donations are being.

World Environment Day 2021

World Environment Day 2021

IF there are a few things we must acknowledge Pakistan by, then leading climate action is certainly one of them. This year Pakistan had the honor to host the World Environment Day 2021 in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). With a focus on SDGs, Pakistan has resolved.

Malala: a symbol of courage and faith

Malala: a symbol of courage and faith

‘I know the power that a young girl carries in her heart when she has a vision and a mission’ — Malala Yousafzai   Malala seems to be everywhere. And some of us are loving it. Indeed, it was a sight to see social media light up with beautifully photographed.

COVAX saves the day

COVAX saves the day

America has pledged to share 80 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine. This makes it the largest provider to COVAX, which, in turn, helps bring vaccines to Pakistan. The US is additionally the primary global sponsor for assistance via vaccination donations. Germany and the UK take second and third place,.

Actors in a State of Play

WHEN we first heard of a local actress apparently with the same name (and spelling), my friends found it amusing as she put up posts about her filmography. Millions share name worldwide so why would it be any different even if a person with mine shared mostly the opposite of.

To be a Feminist

To be a Feminist

I support all peaceful protest marches for women’s rights as I consider myself a feminist. That being said, there has to be a conversation, and most of all understanding, about the relationship between political ideology and human rights. Unless this is resolved, polarising viewpoints will continue to prevail, especially around.