Independent Voices of Pakistan
Flotilla Detainees Have Rights, International Law Demands Accountability
When allegations of torture and sexual violence arise against people held in…
From Allies to Adversaries: Dynamics of Pakistan and Afghanistan Relationship
Pakistan once welcomed the Afghan Taliban as natural allies. Less than five…
Fifteen Days for Breaking Bones: How the Taliban Legalised Domestic Violence
A new Taliban law prices a wife's broken bones at fifteen days…
The Child Labour Culture: A Psychological Perspective on Pakistan’s Underage Nannies
Pakistan’s underage nannies and child labor culture, exposing the psychological and physical…
Climate litigation in Pakistan struggles for footing on the uncertain path of Article 9A
Article 9A guarantees Pakistanis the right to a clean environment, but is…
Inherited Chains: How Colonial-Era Laws Continue to Shape Pakistan’s Justice System
Pakistan’s justice system still bears the enduring mark of colonial-era laws—reform requires…
Nuclear Ambitions and Western Double Standards
Muslim-majority nations face unique challenges and scrutiny when pursuing nuclear capabilities. Why…
Sana Yousaf’s Murder: A Stark Reflection of Gender Conflict in Pakistan
The murder of 17-year-old TikToker Sana Yousaf in Islamabad highlights the dangerous…
The Relevance of Public Diplomacy in a Shifting Global Order
Amid global conflict, tariff wars, and rising misinformation, public diplomacy emerges as…
Argentina’s Economic Revival and a Blueprint for the Developing World?
The Argentine case demonstrates that even a country long considered an economic…
The Blame Game Repeats: What Really Happened in Pahalgam?
Pahalgam, Kashmir’s crown jewel, woke to calm skies and a thriving tourist…
Sindh’s Education Shake-Up: New Conduct Rules and the Persistent Ghost Teacher Crisis
Is Sindh’s new teacher code and ghost teacher crackdown a genuine reform—or…
