Debt chains and gated colonies: empire of hyper-colonialism
“Akhtar Ali Syed explores how domination is not only imposed by foreign entities but is equally entrenched through domestic actors
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Pakistan in peril: economic ruin and militarisation of society
Democratic decentralisation such as granting ownership of resources to the people of Balochistan, Pakhtunkhwa, and internal autonomy, self-rule to Gilgit-Baltistan, could mitigate extremist militancy and separatist impulses
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Indus canals: AWP calls for nationwide protests on 22nd
The Party warns of ecological, and social crises if the pillage of mineral, and water resources continues, expresses solidarity with
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Resource capture in Gilgit-Baltistan
Resource capture in Gilgit-Baltistan is a stark reminder of the region’s continued exploitation and marginalisation. The control of the Sost Dry Port, the leasing of mineral resources to non-local investors, and the disregard for environmental and indigenous laws all point to a systemic pattern of exclusion and exploitation. If this trend continues, Gilgit-Baltistan risks becoming a textbook example of how powerful actors can hijack development initiatives to serve their interests at the expense of local communities and the environment.
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AWP backs dam affectees, opposes mineral exploitation in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Awami Workers Party (AWP) has declared its unwavering solidarity with the protest movement led by the people of Diamer
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AWP warns of civil war in Balochistan, KP
AWP General Secretary Bakhshal Thalho demands policy overhaul, an end to militarisation in the two provinces News Desk Islamabad: The
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UK aid cuts may jeopardise climate pledges to vulnerable nations
The reduction in the UK’s aid budget raises critical questions about the country’s commitment to supporting developing nations in tackling climate change. At a time when global cooperation is essential, these cuts could weaken international climate action efforts and leave vulnerable communities struggling without the promised financial support.
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AWPGB rejects Land Act, supports Dam affected people’s demands
AWPGB has rejected the Land Reforms Act, Sost Border Pass policy and reaffirmed its support for the Diamer Dam affected communities’ demands. The party vowed to continue their struggle to protect the rights of the people and resist any government action against public interests.
They appealed to the public to join in this struggle and remain united in protecting their rights.
Marxism for the man in the streets
A new biography of Laurence Gronlund, a long-forgotten yet pivotal Marxian propagandist, sheds light on the rich complexities of Gilded Age socialism — one that forces us to consider how we package and present socialist ideas.
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Struggles and shadows: the urban nightmare for Pakistani women
Soaring violence against women exposes systemic failures, and complicity by Ghafar Bugti The chilling headlines emerging from Punjab over the
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Editorial: The unyielding cry of Gilgit-Baltistan’s oppressed
CR Akbar Shah The historic struggle of the Diamer Dam affected people has erupted into a defining moment of resistance,
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‘Gilgit-Baltistan’s soul lies in its stones, trees, and tongues’
News Desk Language is not merely a tool for communication—it is the very fabric of our identity, the lens through
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Voices of the Pamirs: Wakhi’s fight to survive in the digital age
By Ali Qurban Mughani As the world commemorates the 25th anniversary of International Mother Tongue Day, speakers of Xikhwor (Wakhi)—a
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Fortifying digital frontier: NomadsTech takes lead in cybersecurity
News Desk Islamabad: Amid an unrelenting surge of cyberattacks targeting critical national and financial sectors, NomadsTech, a private cybersecurity firm,
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Nandita Das — a powerful voice against patriarchy, colourism
By Rozina Ahmed In a world where the male gaze still dominates screens and societal norms, Nandita Das emerges as
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