Why Imran Khan? The Hope a Nation Refuses to Let Go
Why Imran Khan? The Hope a Nation Refuses to Let Go Ask a supporter of Imran Khan why they will stand in a road blocked with containers, why they will march while others close hotels and seal highways, and the answer is rarely about policy. It is shorter than that. They say: he is the only one who made us believe. To understand why, you have to go back before the cells, the cases...
An Open Letter to My Fellow Citizens: Where Do We Go From Here?
An Open Letter to My Fellow Citizens: Where Do We Go From Here? Dear fellow Pakistanis, I am writing in the early hours of October 13, 2026, because I cannot sleep, and because I suspect many of you cannot either. On Sunday, the federal government declared an emergency and imposed governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The provincial government, elected by the people of that...
They Put Nails in the Roads. The People Came Anyway.
They Put Nails in the Roads. The People Came Anyway. Containers across the motorways. Hazara's road links to Punjab were severed. Hotels around Faizabad ordered shut. Rangers authorised for deployment in the capital and across Punjab's districts. And a minister daring a party to show its courage. Consider what it says about a government that, to stop a peaceful march, it must first...
Fourteen Cradles, Fourteen Silences: Who Answers for PIMS?
Fourteen Cradles, Fourteen Silences: Who Answers for PIMS? On the morning of August 26, 2026, fifteen newborns lay in the nursery of the Mother and Child Health Centre at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, the capital's largest public hospital, a place where exhausted new parents trust that the most fragile among us will be kept safe. By 7 a.m.,...
The Real Story of Punjab’s Governance Crisis
Same Incompetence, Different Bureaucracy: The Real Story of Punjab’s Governance Crisis Usman Buzdar and Maryam Nawaz Sharif are equally incompetent leaders. The only meaningful difference between their tenures is that the bureaucracy worked against Buzdar and works with Maryam. That single variable “bureaucratic cooperation” explains everything people mistakenly attribute to leadership quality....
Imran Khan: The ‘Peace Broker’ the Muslim World Cannot Afford to Sideline
Imran Khan: The ‘Peace Broker’ the Muslim World Cannot Afford to Sideline By Khurram Zeeshan The writer is a Senator of Pakistan and a lawyer by profession. ISLAMABAD — In the high-stakes theatre of Middle Eastern and Central Asian diplomacy, the role of a mediator is often a thankless one. Yet, as Israel’s war on Gaza grinds on and regional tensions between global powers resurface,...
اُٹھو لوگوں بغاوت سے قیامت کا سماں کردو!
اُٹھو لوگوں بغاوت سے قیامت کا سماں کردو! جان لاک جنہیں معاہدہ عمرانی کا خالق کہا جاتا ہے۔ جان لاک کا سیاسی نظریہِ زندگی، آزادی اور جائیداد کے قدرتی حقوق پر مرکوز ہے، جو افراد کے لیے موروثی ہیں یعنی وہ اس حق کو انسان کا پیدائشی حق تصور کرتا ہے، اور یہ ایک سماجی معاہدہ ہے جہاں لوگ ان حقوق کے تحفظ کے لیے حکومت سے رضامندی ظاہر کرتے ہیں یعنی عوام حکومت کو اپنے حقوق کے تحفظ کی...
Riasat Madina and KP Health Reforms - Sehat Card
Riasat Madina and KP Health Reforms - Sehat Card Hadith: “Make use of medical treatment, for Allah has not made a disease without appointing a remedy for it.” — Sahih al-Bukhari In the Riyasat-e-Madina, healthcare was seen not as a privilege, but as a right available to all, regardless of class, gender, or status. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advocated for cleanliness, nutrition, and...
Justice Qazi Faez Isa: A Legacy of Controversy, Alleged Bias, and Silence Amid Political Persecution
Justice Qazi Faez Isa: A Legacy of Controversy, Alleged Bias, and Silence Amid Political Persecution “Qazi Faez Isa damaged my country so deeply that no words of mine can ever do justice,” Dr. Arif Alvi, the former President of Pakistan tweeted in despair and turned to Sir Walter Scott's line, “Unwept, unhonour’d, and unsung,” This powerful imagery underscores the tragedy of a judicial...
The Lion and the Betrayal
The Lion and the Betrayal The Resilient Roar of Tipu Sultan and Imran Khan's Fierce Stand Against Internal and External Forces. By Naveeda Sultan Throughout history, there have been leaders whose unshakable resolve, even in the face of overwhelming odds, has immortalized their legacy. Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, and Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, are two...
Prof Riaz Abuduction and collapse of the ruling regime
A university professor, Judge Law Degree and Ruling regime Professor Riaz from Karachi University was abducted and released within hours—a routine occurrence in the context of Karachi and Pakistan. However, this abduction is tied to the very survival of the current Pakistani regime in 2024. Context On February 8, despite severe repression and restrictions on PTI/Imran Khan, the people...
Is Imran Khan Really Unfit to be Oxford’s Next Chancellor?
A Rebuttal to Catherine Bennett Catherine Bennett’s recent article, titled “Is the Taliban-friendly Imran Khan really the best choice as Oxford’s next chancellor?” published on September 1, 2024, has certainly sparked controversy. However, her arguments against Imran Khan appear selective and flawed. It’s time to challenge these points and uncover the broader picture. Selective...
The Cornered Tiger: Imran Khan's Unyielding Roar
(Despite Being Shot, Ousted, and Generally Maltreated by the Empire)" "Wounded, But Not Broken: Khan's Quest for Justice Continues, Much to the Chagrin of Uncle Sam and Local Lackeys" August 5, 2024 marks completion of exact one year of Imran Khan's illegal imprisonment. It is a tale of exceptional courage, perseverance and resistance against all odds and unrelenting state...
Sehat Sahulat Programme by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government
Sehat Sahulat Programme by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government The Sehat Sahulat Programme by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Government is a remarkable leap in Pakistan's otherwise stagnant health system. Pakistan has a population of almost 230 million, making it the fifth most populous country in the world. Unfortunately, the health outcomes for people in Pakistan are generally poor. There...
A reflection:21 Months Post Regime Change Operation
Like millions of Pakistanis that day, seeing Imran Khan drive his car as he left the Prime Minister House at midnight, making the victory sign was a feeling I will never want to relive. From finally being in a position where you saw your country thriving to suddenly losing any form of stability and being betrayed by those you thought were your guardians left this...