Blogs - Shujauddin Qureshi

Split Verdict: Pakistan Grapples with Uncertain Future After 8th Feb Polls

A split verdict is evident. The February 8th elections in Pakistan concluded unexpectedly, resulting in a hung parliament with no single party achieving a clear majority. The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) emerged as the largest party, securing 75 seats. However, the real surprise was the strong performance of independent candidates, most of whom were […]

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Elections 2024: Reviews Indicate Controversies in Polls

Pakistan is all set to hold general elections on February 8 across the country in what is expected to be a closely contested and highly polarised political battle. The elections for the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies are simultaneously being held, as all major political parties have fielded their candidates in all the districts

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Angry Baloch Long March: Shocking Police Brutality in Islamabad

In a stark display of state oppression, the Baloch women’s long march, which commenced from Turbat on December 6 with the aim of raising awareness about enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, faced a grim turn of events upon reaching Islamabad. The marchers, the majority of them are women relatives of those who are

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Powerful South Asia Elections in 2024: Unveiling the Dynamics of Political Metamorphosis

The year 2024 is set to be pivotal for the South Asian subcontinent, with Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh gearing up for significant electoral exercises. Got independence from the British Raj on the same day (Bangladesh got it two times), these three nations, each with its unique political landscape, will witness the democratic fervour of millions

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Extraordinary 2022 Floods in Sindh and situation in 2023

By Shujauddin Qureshi The floods that hit Pakistan in August 2022 were the worst in its history, affecting more than 33 million people, destroying millions of homes, and killing thousands of people. The province of Sindh was among the hardest hit, with more than 80 per cent of its land submerged by floodwaters in many

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Ramazan 2023- Inflation’s Crushing Sting

By Shujauddin Qureshi Muslims observe a holy fast from dawn to sunset and engage in acts of devotion and almsgiving during the month of Ramazan. However, because of the rising costs of necessities, Ramazan also causes a lot of hardship and worry for many Pakistanis. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the

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New Bus Service Could Be Cure for Karachi’s Commuter Woes in 21st Century

By Shujauddin Qureshi The inauguration of the Inter-District People’s Bus Service is a welcome decision for the people of Karachi (and Larkana). The ruling Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the new People’s Bus Service in Karachi on June 27, 2022, which would ply on Route-1 from Model Colony to Merryweather Tower (29.5

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Haleji Lake: Our Youth and Deadly COVID-19

During my last visit to Haleji Lake (Nov. 29), I found a group of youth (all male) busy shooting themselves with a DSL camera. All in their early 20s seemed students of a university. Interestingly all (about 6-7) were wearing the same dress with the same colour Shalwar Kameez. I just jokingly asked if they

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