Reading Time: 3 minutes Cousin marriages, prevalent in Pakistan (constituting 75% of unions), lead to a significant 15 million individuals affected by genetic disorders. Offspring from such unions face double the risk of inheriting conditions like thalassemia and cerebral palsy compared to unrelated couples. Despite historical bans, this practice continues…
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Pakistan’s transgender community, once accepted, faces ongoing marginalization. Recent struggles, exemplified by Zakra Zalala’s case, highlight pervasive persecution. The 2018 Transgender Persons Act granted crucial rights, but in 2023, the Federal Shariat Court challenged some provisions, sparking opposition from activists and international organizations. Despite a brief…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Airbnb’s rapid growth, initially a solution for a sold-out conference, has disrupted housing markets globally. While it offers financial gains for property owners, its popularity has led to a scarcity of long-term rentals, raising rents significantly. Many cities have responded with regulations, mandating property registration and…
Reading Time: 4 minutes In response to the dire situation of mistreated stray dogs in Pakistan, the Supreme Court has mandated the Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation (ACF) to draft humane regulations for managing their population. ACF, a prominent non-profit animal rescue organization, has been actively addressing the needs of injured, homeless,…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pakistan’s diverse landscape and multicultural population encompass a range of religious and cultural communities. While challenges persist, fostering tolerance through the celebration of minority festivals could promote harmony. Key festivals include Hinglaj Mata Festival, Holi, Navratri, Nowruz, Baisakhi Festival, Guru Nanak’s Birth Anniversary, and Easter. Encouraging…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The “Road to Makkah” project is a Saudi Arabian initiative to simplify the pilgrimage process for Muslims traveling to Makkah for Hajj and Umrah. It includes e-visas, document verification in pilgrims’ home countries, and direct luggage transportation to hotels. Although facing delays due to time constraints,…
Reading Time: 4 minutes From time to time, a Pakistani movie or a TV drama finds a home on Netflix. Despite the fact that Netflix is available in 190 countries around the world, and hosts content from several different regions of the world, there is no such thing as Pakistani…
Reading Time: 4 minutes A few years ago, Pakistan was considered to be one of the six countries most at risk due to climate change. One of the reasons was that only 5% of its total territory was forest coverage while the world average was 31%. As of 2022, Pakistan’s…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Kameti is a form of community-based savings and lending in Pakistan. It has been around for centuries, with roots in the Indian subcontinent. The concept of Kameti was introduced to Pakistan during the colonial era. From there, it quickly became a popular method for communities to…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Ludo. We’ve all played it. All of us have felt the rush when our goti was able to get away from chasing opponents to reach home and win it. We have also felt the incredible frustration of getting sent back to square one and then not…