Imran Khan Is A Cog In The Wheel Of Pakistani Patriarchy

Men need to be taught boundaries and respect toward women growing up and courts need to be more apt at bringing criminals to justice. It’s not women’s clothing which needs to change, but people’s mindsets, including yours, Mr. Prime Minister.

Video Series Begins for Annual Pakistani Mock Wedding

Jianna Jackson and Aahil Mansoor take on the role of bride and groom. A video series replaces an in person event as the PSA recreates this tradition during a Covid-19 semester.

Is the Aurat March Too Radical for Pakistan?

Despite the apparent success of the women’s movement, it has faced immense backlash from the religious clergy and conservative parties that rule Pakistan, to the extent that the lives of those marching have been endangered.

The Hollow Diversity of Bridgerton

Despite its fresh take on period dramas with its color-blind casting, there is very little that the hit Netflix show does for diversity and representation.

Shakespeare over Iqbal: Social Elitism and the English Language in Pakistan

Allowing proficiency in English to be a marker of social status not only perpetuates colonial hierarchies but also actively contributes to the erasure of local languages. It is time to move beyond our colonial hangover.

A Discourse on Pakistani Dramas: What Lessons are We Taking Away From Them?

Absurd love triangles? Sham marriages for the sake of money? Deadly sister rivalry? An analysis of Pakistani dramas and the problematic content consumed by millions today.

Public Hangings Won’t Protect Your Women, Pakistan.

A recent rape case in Pakistan has sparked an intense debate about whether rapists should be hung publicly or not. Given the nature of the country and its people, it seems a performative step rather than a constructive, impactful one.

Chaos and Despair: The Situation in Indian-Administered Kashmir

The Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir has been in turmoil for decades, but plunged into a total communications blackout this summer, following tensions from both sides of the border.