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…
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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 Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable surge in digital payment systems over the past decade, fueled by advancements in technology and government initiatives. This transition has been driven by the rapid proliferation of smartphones, increasing internet penetration, and the government’s focus on financial inclusion. Additionally, the advent…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pneumonia is a respiratory disease that is, quite literally, the number one killer of Pakistani children. And this is not a new thing, this has been the case for quite some time now. The title was given to the disease in 2008 by sources from the…
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 The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in South Asia has brought about significant changes in the job market, impacting industries and reshaping the skills required for employment. While job displacement and automation are challenges to be addressed, the emergence of new job roles, augmentation of human…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Bahawalpur is a well-known city in Pakistan but do enough locals know its history? There is no doubt that it is famous for many things like its palaces, pottery, silk, artisans, and more, but is that the extent of its impact on the country? The majority…