PAKISTAN’S INTERNET BAN: SILENCING VOICES, STIFLING GROWTH, AND BLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan In today’s world, the internet is an indispensable tool for education, communication, business, and innovation. From metropolitan cities to remote villages, people rely on high-speed internet and... Read more »

TRUMP’S VICTORY: A GLOBAL CALL FOR CHANGE AND PRIORITISING PEOPLE OVER POWER

Many Americans are increasingly frustrated by their country’s involvement in costly global conflicts, which they see as benefiting few at home. Trump’s pledge to prioritise American well-being, make the economy robust, and... Read more »

Kamala Devi Harris: SHAPING A NEW POLITICAL LANDSCAPE IN AMERICA?

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan As I write, the U.S. presidential election has reached its final voting stage, with predictions divided on the outcome. On one side stands former President Donald Trump,... Read more »

JUSTICE RESTORED: CHIEF JUSTICE YAHYA AFRIDI’S SWIFT MOVES TO RECLAIM JUDICIARY’S INTEGRITY

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan In a remarkable start to his tenure, Pakistan’s new Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has swiftly initiated transformative changes to revive the Supreme Judiciary’s reputation. Within just 48... Read more »

THE SILENT COUP: PAKISTAN’S JUDICIARY UNDER SIEGE AMID CONSTITUTIONAL MANIPULATION

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Pakistan is now under the complete control of a military regime that governs through fear, coercion, and fraud. The judiciary, once a pillar of justice, has been... Read more »

Postponed Protest, Lost Cause: PTI’s Missed Opportunity

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan In a disappointing turn of events, the PTI leadership has capitulated to the military establishment and the current illegitimate government by postponing the much-anticipated protest at D-Chowk,... Read more »

SCO SUMMIT: QUESTIONS, NOT SOLUTIONS FOR PAKISTAN

The SCO, consisting of 10 member states and 2 observers, was founded on principles of fostering regional peace, cooperation, and security—not economic bailout packages….. by Syed Atiq ul Hassan The current government... Read more »

POST-9/11 (2001) EVENTS THREATENED GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY

In the aftermath of 9/11, the world was promised peace and security. Yet, two decades later, we face a world more divided, violent, and insecure than ever before. By Syed Atiq ul Hassan... Read more »

THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF GANDAPUR: A POLITICAL GAME BEHIND PTI’S RALLY

VANISHED AT D-CHOWK: THE ENIGMA OF GANDAPUR’S VANISHING AND RETURN By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The sudden disappearance of Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), during the PTI’s... Read more »

CHAOS IN ISLAMABAD: CAPITAL SEALED OFF AMID PTI PROTEST DURING MALAYSIAN PM’S VISIT

BREAKING UPDATES AND ANALYSIS [Islamabad was not just hosting the Malaysian Prime Minister, but the city was also preparing to welcome a high-profile Saudi delegation and Chinese Premier Li Qiang for major... Read more »

FROM JINNAH’S VISION TO NATIONAL BETRAYAL: WHO STANDS AGAINST PAKISTAN?

[The most harrowing example of this betrayal was the secession of East Pakistan, a tragedy rooted in political greed and authoritarianism….] By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam... Read more »

Blood and Betrayal: HYDERABAD’S 1988 MASSACRE AND SINDH’S FRACTURED FUTURE

[I was an eyewitness to this terrifying event. Armed extremists from Jaye Sindh patrolled the streets of Hyderabad in open jeeps, brazenly firing on innocent citizens. The once-bustling roads were transformed into... Read more »

THE 2024 QUAD SUMMIT: SHAPING REGIONAL STABILITY OR COUNTERING CHINA’S INFLUENCE?

[The real goal of the QUAD is to contain China’s growing influence. The timing of the summit is noteworthy, as tensions continue to rise globally, particularly with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and... Read more »

FROM JUSTICE TO COLLUSION: THE JUDICIARY’S ROLE IN PAKISTAN’S CRISIS

[Election rigging has led to the collapse of democratic norms, allowing an illegal government to emerge under the military’s influence. The Supreme Court’s role has become one of betrayal, failing to uphold... Read more »

PAKISTAN’S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE: APPROACHING A CRITICAL TURNING POINT

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The recent rally in Lahore has reignited the courage and spirit of the people of Punjab, marking a significant moment for Pakistan’s political movement. Encouraged by the... Read more »

AUSTRALIA UNITED: COUNTERING PAULINE HANSON’S POLITICS OF DIVISION

[Australians have earned respect globally for their acceptance of diversity. Our multiculturalism is celebrated and seen as a defining characteristic of our nation……] By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Pauline Hanson’s recent interview... Read more »

MALAYSIA: THE TORCHBEARER OF ISLAMIC HARMONY AND INNOVATION

Best Wishes for a Joyous Malaysian National Day – 16 September [Malaysia’s strength lies not only in its diversity but also in its ability to uphold the core principles of Islam—equality, justice,... Read more »

THE MISFORTUNE OF PAKISTAN’S ARMY AND THE NATION’S DOWNFALL

[Today, Pakistan stands at the brink of financial insolvency, plagued by political instability, lawlessness, and social unrest. The system is so deeply entrenched in corruption and inefficiency that only a revolution—led by... Read more »

A POLITE APPEAL TO ALL PAKISTANIS!

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, PTI will hold a historic rally and public gathering (Jalsa) in Islamabad. This event is not just a rally and jalsa for the survival of PTI or... Read more »

2024 NSW Councils’ Elections: A PLEA FOR PALESTINIAN ADVOCACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Hello members of the Multicultural Communities of NSW: On Saturday, 14 September 2024, the NSW Electoral Commission will be conducting elections for councillors across 126 of the 128 local government councils in... Read more »

OPENING DOORS OF HOPE: AUSTRALIA’S STAND ON GAZA ASYLUM SEEKERS

[The people of Gaza are among the most tormented and annihilated on the planet. Their need for refuge is undeniable. Australia, a nation built on principles of human dignity and equality, must... Read more »

BANGLADESH’S STUDENT UPRISING, GEOPOLITICAL POWER PLAY, AND THE OVERTHROW OF SHEIKH HASINA

[Other than Students uprising and terrible turmoil in DB; it is noteworthy that the US Pentagon has long sought to establish a strategic military base on Saint Martin’s Island, located in the... Read more »

THE FATE OF PAKISTAN: REVISITING JINNAH’S VISION AND LEADERSHIP

Architects of Destiny, Founders’ Vision, Past, Present, and Future ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN  – 14 August 2024 By Syed Atiq ul Hassan. In recent times, there has been... Read more »

SHARED DREAMS: INDIGENOUS VOICES AND AUSTRALIA’S MULTICULTURAL LANDSCAPE

Since colonization and infrastructure development, the Australian government has worked to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians, though most of the times under the control of White Australian ministers. Despite these efforts,... Read more »