As the nation commemorates Yaum-e-Pakistan, also known as Pakistan Resolution Day, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the visionary ideals of our founding father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and the challenges that Pakistan faces in realising his vision. On this day, we remember the historic Lahore Resolution passed on March 23, 1940, which laid the foundation for the creation of Pakistan. It was a reaffirmation of the Muslim League’s demand for a separate homeland where Muslims could live in accordance with their religious and cultural values. Additionally, March 23 marks the adoption of Pakistan’s first constitution in 1956, signaling…
Author: Sophia Siddiqui
After observing International Women’s Day, it is timely to reflect on the progress made in the journey to gender equality and the challenges that remain. With believing every day is women’s day, to celebrate, it is important to know where we stand in the global fight for women’s rights. Over the years, International Women’s Day has evolved over the years from a symbol of protest to a celebration, power and advocacy day. It’s a day to celebrate women’s achievements in fields ranging from politics to science, art to business, communication and nursing, where we are not, even in space. It…