A Treachery of Conspicuous Silence
The paradox of solidarity among Pakistanis, who march for Gaza, but remain silent on the expulsion of Afghan refugees from Pakistan.
Heba A
Lullaby for a Palestinian child
This poignant 'lullaby' carries a universal message, meant for all children, transcending the confines of nationality and faith.
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Week 31: News roundup
A snapshot of major news stories of the week from across the world.
Staff Writer
UN experts say Israeli operation in Jenin may amount to ‘war crime’
UN rapporteurs indicated that the latest attacks are the most violent in the West Bank since the destruction of the Jenin camp in 2002.
Hundreds feared drowned in deadly Mediterranean boat capsize
At least 78 people have been confirmed dead in the disaster, but up to 750 could still be missing at sea.
How Pakistan’s devastating deluge created a mobility crisis
Pakistan's devastating floods last year left a trail of damage and millions of people homeless that are now struggling to relocate from makeshift camps or migrate to cities.
Injie Anis
Outrage as Pakistan’s Court nullifies sections of progressive Transgender Act
Pakistani transgender campaigners to challenge Shariah court ruling that struck down key sections of transgender law aimed at protecting them.
UK’s racist dog whistle politics vilifies British Pakistani Muslims
Whereas the UK Home Office inquiry revealed that group-based child sexual exploitation offenders are mostly white, conservatives target British Pakistani community.
Tahir Abbas
The euphoria of metamorphosis: Kashmir’s unheard tale
A Dismantled State narrates events post India's forcible annexation of Kashmir, and people's traumatic experiences and attempts to link them to what John Berger called "undefeated despair" in the context
Umer Beigh
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