Flour crisis in KP exposes Punjab’s ruthless wheat politics
The Flour Crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is no accident. It is the predictable result of Punjab’s repeated attempts to weaponise wheat, turning a basic staple into a political tool.
Markhor: Gilgit-Baltisan’s Spiral-Horned Marvel Fetches Record Price
Markhor: Gilgit-Baltisan’s Spiral-Horned Marvel Fetches Record Price
Climate change in Pakistan: rising seas, fading forests, and the cost of inaction
Climate change in Pakistan
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Property, Power, and the Politics of Return
As the deadline of September 1 approaches, the government’s ultimatum to Afghan refugees in Pakistan has triggered a wave of hasty property sales across Peshawar and other cities. Refugees who once believed they had found permanence now find themselves forced to liquidate assets before leaving. At the center of this sudden activity lies a troubling […]
Spread of HIV/Aids And The Stigma Around It
HIV-virus remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Beyond the medical risks, stigma drives social exclusion, denial, and dangerous behaviors among people affected by the virus. In Swat, a 29-year-old transgender person living with HIV-virus, who requested anonymity, said: “I will not seek treatment because I want to spread the […]
When the Rains Come for Harvest: Pakistan Crop Destruction and Climate’s Toll
When the Rains Come for Harvest: Pakistan Crop Destruction and Climate’s Toll
Peshawar Urban Flooding exposes years of civic neglect
Peshawar Urban Flooding exposes years of civic neglect
Cloudbursts, floods kill over 150 in KP as climate extremes intensify
Cloudbursts, floods kill over 150 in KP as climate extremes intensify
Local Government in KP: Can It Be Active and Effective?
PESHAWAR – Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur, has said that municipal institutions must focus on the delivery of civic services. Speaking in Peshawar during a meeting with a delegation, he emphasized that local government in KP plays an essential role in resolving public issues. He added that his administration is […]
Why are Pakistan’s national institutions now up for sale?
Why is the privatization of Pakistan national institutions underway