Hira Sarwar 
Shifa was academically strong, but she was shy. Speaking in front of others was difficult, and leadership did not come naturally to her. Then she was given an opportunity to do something different: solve a real problem. Through a school entrepreneurship programme, Shifa and an all-girl team developed Nebulavolt—an innovative concept responding to a familiar … Read more
When Naushaba Roonjho from Interior Sindh passed her secondary-school examination in 2010, becoming the first woman from her community to do so, there was no celebration. She was told she had studied enough. Her father wanted her to stay at home. She was married at 17. Her education could easily have ended there. But Naushaba … Read more
For millions of Pakistani girls and women, menstruation is a monthly reality. But for many, managing it safely is also a question of Money, Access and Dignity. For Mahnoor Omer, a young lawyer from Rawalpindi, that reality became a constitutional question. In 2025, Omer filed a petition before the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench challenging the … Read more
In the heart of a conservative community in Pakistan, where antiquated customs held sway and women were often silenced, there emerged a hope and defiance named Kalsoom Brohi. She is a story of resilience, courage, and unyielding determination to challenge the entrenched norms that shackled women’s rights and perpetuated violence in the name of honor. … Read more
Cultural institutions have an impact that transcends national boundaries and supports soft power diplomacy. Mutual artistic manifestations promote understanding and goodwill between the nations and present a favorable picture of them to the outside world. Exchanging cultural expressions, promoting understanding, and creating connections between countries are all part of cultural diplomacy. Collaborations on literary, musical, … Read more
Breast cancer is not only a physically taxing illness but also a profoundly emotional and psychological challenge. Among the numerous hurdles breast cancer patients face, one of the most significant yet often under-discussed is depression during chemotherapy. As research and clinical data have shown, the emotional toll of cancer treatment can exacerbate physical suffering and … Read more
“دریا صرف تہذیب بناتے نہیں، مٹاتے بھی ہیں” The Ravi River story began not with thunder—but with a song. “Je aithon kadi Ravi lang jaave, hayati Punj-aabi ban jaave,main bairiyaan hazaar torr laan, main pani ichon saah nichorr laan…”— Sajjad Ali, “Ravi vich Pani” For decades, these lines had been a metaphor, a sigh for … Read more
October is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about the disease, encourage early detection, and support patients and survivors. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide, and despite medical advances, it continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year. According to the World Health … Read more
This article provides an evidence-based review of Pakistan–Japan bilateral relations, emphasizing diplomatic history, trade and investment flows, development cooperation (ODA), people-to-people links, and key sectoral developments. Using official government releases, multilateral trade statistics and recent press reporting, the paper quantifies major flows and highlights strategic opportunities—notably automotive value-chain integration and climate resilience cooperation. Key findings: … Read more
After a prolonged diplomatic freeze, Pakistan and Bangladesh have embarked on a promising path of rapprochement, marked by high-level engagements, maritime breakthroughs, trade revitalization, and military cooperation. The evolving geopolitical climate in South Asia, especially after the Indo-Pakistan War of 2025, has created new opportunities for strategic realignment. The diplomatic relationship between Pakistan and Bangladesh … Read more
