Introduction to the USA Soviet Union Rivarly Before declaring anything “inevitable”, one must speak on the idea of inevitability. “Inevitable” is in one sense ideological; to declare an event as destined to happen is as much an ideology as the ideologies of capitalism or communism in East versus West discourse. There are some who, through theoretical international relations frameworks, […]
Exemplary Punishments or Leading Judgements: A Better Approach to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse in Pakistan
There has been a long-standing debate that how heinous crimes like murder, rape, sexual molestation, felonious assault, etc could be withheld and prevented to form an illusionary crime-free society. The proponents of a crime-free society keep on proposing countless precautionary as well as preventive measures on the subject in discussion. For instance, Pakistan has been […]
The Pakistani Polycrisis: Imran Khan, the Economy and Military Totalitarianism
April 2022 marked the end of Imran Khan’s rule as Prime Minister of Pakistan. The discourse surrounding his four-year reign continues even a year after his removal from office. With Khan out on bail and the Pakistani mob mobilised against what they deem to be an unstable civilian government under the control of an authoritarian […]
Red Wolf and the Surveillance State: Investigating the Human Rights Implications of AI-Powered Facial Recognition Technology in Palestine
Facial recognition risks being weaponized by law enforcement against marginalised communities around the world. From New Delhi to New York, this invasive technology turns our identities against us and undermines human rights. Matt Mahmoudi, AI and Human Rights Researcher at Amnesty International. Introduction Facial surveillance systems are sophisticated technological applications that facilitate the identification and […]
Explaining the question of hijab as a mandate or a choice? The anti-hijab protests in Iran
Over the years, the female body and the contentions around gender have been idealised, politicised, theologized, and used as a mechanism for social control. The capacity to govern one’s body is equivalent to being able to control one’s life. Over the years, political regimes have created contested meaning around women’s bodies and used it as […]
The perilous journey and continued struggles of Rohingya refugees seeking safety and stability
“Abuses by police in the Cox’s Bazar camps have left Rohingya refugees suffering at the hands of the very forces who are supposed to protect them…” – Shayna Bauchner, Asia researcher at Human Rights Watch. 1. Who are the Rohingya? The Rohingya are a Muslim minority group […]
Hagia Sophia hara-kiri: The Royal Turkish mess!
The world is going through extremely difficult and different times due to the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19. Almost the entire world is currently under lockdown, while all of us are getting used to the streaming platforms and binge watching. As our favourite pastime. On the other day, I was having a conversation with my mother […]
Digital Security Act 2018: Stamping out journalistic freedom and voice of dissent in Bangladesh?
Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018 was passed in Bangladesh on Oct 1, 2018, to address cybercrime and related issues. The law was introduced to update and replace the previous Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, which had been criticized for its overly broad provisions and potential for misuse. DSA criminalizes a wide range of online […]
To Speak or Not To Speak: The Modi question that we must answer
It is obvious that the barometer of any piece of media being ‘controversial’ or ‘infamous’ can be directly gauged as and when it trends on social media. By that, I do not necessarily mean the media, but what it creates, recreates, and so on. As someone with a social media account right now, you can […]
The Economy of Pakistan: Simple Reasons Why Things Are Not Looking Good For the Country
The economy of Pakistan has been on a roller coaster ride and news of Shahbaz Sharif government’s failure to secure a bailout package has further pushed the future towards uncertainty. But what lead to this unprecedented situation? A nation once boasting solid economic growth despite being an Islamic nation is now facing power cuts and fuel shortages. […]
