There are 104,974 female medical graduates living in Pakistan, per a survey by PRIDE and Gallup Pakistan. 21,146, or 20.1%, of the total are not employed. Pakistan is not an exception to the global trend of more women working in…
Tag: Pakistan
From Tradition to Transformation: Women’s Journey in Pakistan
The journey of Pakistani women from traditional roles to transformative societal roles is a dynamicand multifaceted tale. For decades, women in Pakistan have navigated deep-rooted cultural normsand patriarchal structures while striving for empowerment and social reform. Their progress reflectsthe resilience,…
Continue reading From Tradition to Transformation: Women’s Journey in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Battle against Climate Change and the Hindrances in between
The world has been rushing to contain the threat of climate change. Countries are taking drastic changes to secure their futures. However, such changes sometimes result in the economy’s stagnation, especially for those countries that employ a more traditional approach…
Continue reading Pakistan’s Battle against Climate Change and the Hindrances in between
Karachi under Threat of Climate Change and Global Warming
Pakistan is the 5th most vulnerable country in the world to the effects of climate change, according to independent think-tank Germanwatch. As the temperature rises, all parts of Pakistan are seeing the affects taking place in real time. The glaciers…
Continue reading Karachi under Threat of Climate Change and Global Warming
Feminist Rallies in Pakistan, My Opinion:
As a blogger and a young student, I have seen the civic spaces within Pakistan evolve over the past decade especially because of the reemergence of democracy after a decade long military dictatorship. Also, with the expansion of social media…
Coronavirus Phobia: My Views As a Pakistani Medical Student, Studying in China
Since the public revelation of NCOVID19 in January 2020, there has been a steep rise in cases of phobia induced racism all around the world. While it’s normal for people to fear the unknown, what makes things worse is the…
Continue reading Coronavirus Phobia: My Views As a Pakistani Medical Student, Studying in China
Why is the Pakistani government unable to curb extremism?
Pakistan holds a lot of importance in the international arena; the nukes, the huge military, the borders with volatile regions, all have a lot to do with the safety of the planet. The conflict in Syria is undeniably one of…
Continue reading Why is the Pakistani government unable to curb extremism?
Two Years On: the Impact of the Panama Papers on Pakistan
In 2015, the Panama Papers revelation came as a shock to the whole world. The leaked documents revealed the information about the offshore financial assets and companies of politicians, celebrities and government officials everywhere. The revelations triggered mass protests against…
Continue reading Two Years On: the Impact of the Panama Papers on Pakistan
What is happening with Qatar?
On 5th June 2017 a number of Muslim majority countries severed ties with the State of Qatar. Reason? They accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism through various channels; they also believe Qatar is being Pro-Iran. The move came days after US…
IFLRY Study Session on Youth and Migration
The study session on ‘youth and migration’ organized by the International Federation of Liberal Youth and the Council of Europe commenced on 15th May and ended on 19th May in Strasbourg, France. During the week, the participants were given an…