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Internal unrest in AJK diverts crucial global attention from India's illegal actions in occupied Kashmir and the fight for self-determination. By Ishtiaq Ahmad @ahmadishtiaq Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #AzadKashmir #KashmirDispute #SelfDetermination #Geopolitics #JAAC

Hijacking Kashmir: How the JAAC Protests Serve India's Settler-Colonial Project

Against this backdrop, prolonged turmoil in AJK serves to divert attention from Pakistan's recent diplomatic gains while reinforcing precisely the narratives

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The JAAC protests in Azad Kashmir risk diverting global attention from India's actions in occupied Kashmir. We must prioritize self-determination. By Ishtiaq Ahmad @ahmadishtiaq Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #AzadKashmir #KashmirDispute #SelfDetermination #Geopolitics

Hijacking Kashmir: How the JAAC Protests Serve India's Settler-Colonial Project

Against this backdrop, prolonged turmoil in AJK serves to divert attention from Pakistan's recent diplomatic gains while reinforcing precisely the narratives

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Sindh and Balochistan face an artificial water shortage driven by discriminatory federal policies. We must demand equity and fair distribution. By Mohammad Ehsan Leghari @EhsanLeghari4 Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #WaterCrisis #Sindh #Balochistan #WaterRights #Agriculture

Thirsty Fields, Deaf Ears: Understanding The Water Crisis In Southern Pakistan

The current water crisis in Sindh and Balochistan is not a natural disaster, but an artificial scarcity born from the flawed administrative decisions of the

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The artificial water crisis in Sindh and Balochistan exposes IRSA's flawed accounting. The federation must honor the 1991 Water Accord fairly. By Mohammad Ehsan Leghari @EhsanLeghari4 Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #WaterCrisis #Sindh #Balochistan #WaterRights #Agriculture

Thirsty Fields, Deaf Ears: Understanding The Water Crisis In Southern Pakistan

The current water crisis in Sindh and Balochistan is not a natural disaster, but an artificial scarcity born from the flawed administrative decisions of the

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Khushwant Singh's Paradise and Other Stories masterfully blends hyperrealism and sharp satire to critique the dogmas of modern Indian life By Usama Malick @UsamaMalick10 Read: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #KhushwantSingh #IndianLiterature #ShortStories #BookReview #Literary #Fiction

Paradise Lost And Found In Khushwant Singh’s Short Stories

Singh’s effortless writing style and strategic code-switching give his work a deeply universal appeal

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The brutal attack on Dr. Mahnoor Nasir highlights a systemic failure to protect women. We must dismantle hegemonic masculinity in Pakistan. By Malik Ghous Bakhsh Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality #AcidAttacks #WomensRights #Pakistan

She Came To Heal, We Let Her Burn

Unless we change what we teach our sons and what we demand of our institutions, no woman is truly safe

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In Pakistan, law is experienced as ideology before theory. To achieve true justice, we must dismantle the hierarchies hidden within our system. By Aroush Khawaja @AroushKhawaja Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #RuleofLaw #JusticeSystem #Sociology #PakistanLaw #Legal #Ideology

Between The Polis And Police Lies Ideology

Between the polis and the police lies ideology: the set of ideas, practices and institutions that shape how people understand authority, justice and their

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A true fiscal compact balances civic duties with state obligations. Pakistan's new budget extracts heavy taxes but ignores human development. By Dr. Ikramul Haq @DrIkramulHaq Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #PakistanBudget #TaxReform #HumanDevelopment #Justice #HumanRights

Budget, State, Taxes And Human Rights

The bigger tragedy is that citizens are repeatedly reminded of their duties while the State, controlled by an oligarchy, continues to postpone fulfilment of

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Cleaner cities require more than just government action. Making civic sense a compulsory school subject will build responsible citizens. By Abdul Hannan Mansoor Read: thefridaytimes.com/12-Jun-20… #CivicSense #ResponsibleCitizenship #CivicEducation #PublicResponsibility #Pakistan

Civic Sense Might Be Pakistan's Most Overlooked Crisis

Weak civic sense drains public resources, turning funds meant for education and healthcare into budgets for preventable cleaning and infrastructure repair

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SIDA Chairman Qabool Mohammad Khatian calls for the removal of the IRSA chief over a 45% water shortage in Sindh, warning of economic collapse. By Hanif Samoon @HanifSamoon1 Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #SindhWaterCrisis #IRSA #SIDA #SaveSindhAgriculture #PakistanEconomy

SIDA Chairman Demands Removal Of IRSA Chief Over Sindh Water Crisis And Alleged Shortage

Raees Qabool Mohammad Khatian warns of a 45% water shortage in Sindh, alleging IRSA’s mismanagement threatens a $4.5 billion export loss

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In Paradise and Other Stories, Khushwant Singh uses dark humor to expose the hypocrisy and superstition of Indian society. A brilliant read! By Usama Malick @UsamaMalick10 Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #KhushwantSingh #IndianLiterature #ShortStories #BookReview #Fiction

Paradise Lost And Found In Khushwant Singh’s Short Stories

Singh’s effortless writing style and strategic code-switching give his work a deeply universal appeal

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Acid attacks are a tragic symptom of unchecked gender-based violence. Real justice means preventing harm through education and accountability. By Malik Ghous Bakhsh Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality #AcidAttacks #WomensRights #Pakistan

She Came To Heal, We Let Her Burn

Unless we change what we teach our sons and what we demand of our institutions, no woman is truly safe

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Between the ideal of the polis and the reality of the police lies ideology. Pakistan's legal system must bridge this gap to deliver true justice. By Aroush Khawaja @AroushKhawaja Read more: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #LawAndIdeology #JusticeSystem #SociologyOfLaw #PakistanLaw

Between The Polis And Police Lies Ideology

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Pakistan’s 2026-27 budget relies on oppressive indirect taxes while neglecting health and education. Taxation must serve human development. By Dr. Ikramul Haq @DrIkramulHaq Read: thefridaytimes.com/13-Jun-20… #PakistanBudget #TaxReform #HumanDevelopment #EconomicJustice #HumanRights

Budget, State, Taxes And Human Rights

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From poverty reduction to green energy and technical education, the SCO is actively transforming Eurasia through shared development goals. By Chen Ziqi Read more: thefridaytimes.com/12-Jun-20… #SCO25 #SustainableDevelopment #Eurasia #EconomicGrowth #ShanghaiCooperationOrganisation

25 Years Of The SCO – From Regional Security To Sustainable Transformations

Member states are actively exchanging development strategies, drawing on targeted poverty alleviation policies to improve living standards across Eurasia

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Pakistan's public issues aren't just about governance; they stem from a lack of civic sense. True progress demands shared responsibility. By Abdul Hannan Mansoor Read more: thefridaytimes.com/12-Jun-20… #CivicSense #ResponsibleCitizenship #CivicEducation #PublicResponsibility

Civic Sense Might Be Pakistan's Most Overlooked Crisis

Weak civic sense drains public resources, turning funds meant for education and healthcare into budgets for preventable cleaning and infrastructure repair

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Despite fueling Pakistan's industries, Karak's residents suffer from toxic water and extreme neglect. It is time to end this tragic resource curse. By Haseeb Ahmad Khattak Read more: thefridaytimes.com/12-Jun-20… #Karak #ResourceCurse #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealth #Pakistan

The Curse Of Abundance: How Karak Wealth Became Its Greatest Burden

Ultimately, Karak shows how resource extraction without human security leads to a total failure of development

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As luxury brands capitalize on shared traditional crafts, Pakistan must pursue GI tags to reclaim its cultural narrative and empower local artisans By Humna Rathor Read: thefridaytimes.com/12-Jun-20… #CulturalHeritage #GeographicalIndication #KolhapuriChappals #Craftsmanship #History

Why Only India Gets Credited For Parada Kohlapuri-Inspired Collection?

Kolhapuri chappals show how shared cultural heritage becomes nationally claimed and commercially recognised through legal and institutional power rather than

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The feudal label misrepresents Gilgit-Baltistan. Here, the true struggle is not against local lords, but for communal rights and land sovereignty. By Huzaima Bukhari @Huzaimabukhari Read more: thefridaytimes.com/12-Jun-20… #GilgitBaltistan #Feudalism #LandRights #PakistanPolitics

Why ‘Feudalism’ Fails in Gilgit-Baltistan

While the ghost of the fief still haunts the corridors of power in Sindh and Punjab, it has never found a footing in the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan

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The AJK Supreme Court is clear: constitutional rights cannot be altered by street violence. Legitimate reform requires a democratic mandate. By Sardar Sheheryar Khan Read more: thefridaytimes.com/12-Jun-20… #AzadKashmir #RuleOfLaw #AJKConstitution #Politics #AJK #KashmirPolitics

When Protest Becomes Violence: AJK's Lesson In Constitutional Order

AJK's government says constitutional limits prevented meeting all JAAC demands, arguing that violence cannot replace democratic and legal processes

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