Energy plays a pivotal role in shaping societal structures and dynamics, with its pursuit often intertwined with economic aspirations and environmental consequences. We can critically examine the gendered implications of coal mining in the Thar region of Pakistan, focusing on how women’s lives, environments, and societal roles have been adversely

India and Pakistan became independent from each other and from British colonial rule in 1947. Conflict in India and Pakistan can be traced back to postcolonial transition and rivalry – among other developments – that emerged following the partition. Both states, from inception, treaded on the path of creating a

Amidst social and political upheavals, art has the potential to be a platform for dissent, allowing artists space to challenge mainstream perspectives and provoke critical thinking. Through visual art, Pakistani artists navigate complex social dynamics, allowing viewers to relate and find themselves in their work as well. Recently, during these

Pakistan is experiencing greater than 15 per cent inflation in the consumer price index (CPI) since June 2022. While the intensity of inflation has come down from its peak of 38 per cent in May 2023 to 20.7 per cent in March 2024, high inflation is persisting for the last

Trade unions in Pakistan face significant obstacles in their mission to safeguard workers’ rights and improve working conditions for labour. According to a recent report published by the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research less than one per cent of the total workforce in the formal sector in Pakistan

It has been three months since the new government took office in Pakistan following the February 2024 elections. The government has been charging ahead with its governance agenda, especially with regard to the economy, where, as expected a new IMF package is being aggressively pursued and IMF conditionalities over the