Online Child Abuse in Pakistan: The Gap Between the Children Affected and the Cases on Record

Raza Dotani, Editor Aware Pakistan (@rdotani)

A UNICEF survey estimates 1.5 million Pakistani children experienced sexual abuse through technology in a year. The cyber crime agency received 523 complaints in 14 months.

The Red Line We Forgot to Draw Around Our Children

Pakistan guards its borders with red lines and rhetoric, yet 1,015 child rape and sexual abuse cases were recorded in just six months.

Abu Bakar Sadiq

KP under Flash Floods: A Crisis of Climate and Governance

The floods are not just a natural calamity but a man-made failure of governance. Without urgent reforms, Pakistan risks repeating the same tragedy year after…

Sadaf Nadeem

No Easy Allies: How ‘Operation Sindoor’ Undermined India’s Global Standing

Beyond triumphalism: whether by selective framing or deliberate propaganda, the spectacle around Operation Sindoor risks militarising diplomacy, rewarding arms markets and deepening a zero-sum worldview.

Maham Khan

The Impacts of Climate Change and Urgent Call for Action

The impacts of climate change exacerbate social and economic inequalities in Pakistan, particularly affecting women and children living in poverty.

Rukhsar Abrar

A Source of Comfort and Calm Amidst Life’s Challenges

While we cannot escape the ups and downs of life, we can always find comfort and calm in nature.

Zeeshan Raees

Climate Change Impacts on Islamabad

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is a small but stunning city known for its natural beauty, particularly for its greenery. However, in the last few…

Abdullah Akram

The Urgency of Holding Fair Elections in Pakistan

Timely, fair elections are vital for Pakistan, and the government must prioritize national interests over power.