Human Rights
Afghan Refugees’ citizenship: A catch-22 situation for the government
Quetta: Deep in thought that he will be having a Pakistani National Identity Card just like others who cross the border gate in Chaman toward Spin Boldak for earning bread on a daily basis, Hikmatullah, 18, is a clerk on the other side of the border who crosses the Durand Line every day and arrives …
Street schools saved lives
Karachi: Entering Karachi’s oldest and most densely populated neighbourhood, Lyari, requires a lot from a pedestrian. Jumping over small heaps of rubbish, leaping over potholes, and dodging cars travelling the wrong way on the district’s narrow streets makes finally reaching one’s destination feel like a small prize. Lyari is full of people and noise. The …
Shift in Bride Price
Peshawar: Aftab Mullagori stands in a sea of glittering and shimmering dresses trying to decide which one to select for his sister who is marrying soon. Gorra Bazaar one of the oldest markets in Peshawar and the shopkeeper is trying to convince Aftab that just one dress is not enough. He pushes Aftab to select …