Stories by Azwar Shakeel

It is estimated that between 80,000 to 100,000 Pakistanis try to escape the country in search for better economic opportunities abroad each year. Updated 02 Sep, 2024 10:08am

The passing of another dangerous law, which repackages the criminal defamation laws in civil garbs, is counterproductive at best and nefarious at worst. Updated 22 May, 2024 01:43pm

Only through a holistic approach can we ensure that justice not only prevails but is seen to prevail. Published 13 May, 2024 11:00am

The migrants have been deceived and misinformed. Published 24 Jan, 2024 08:14am

To a large extent, the blame for the non-materialisation of climate finance lies with developed countries. However, developing countries like Pakistan are also at fault for ineffective self-advocacy. Published 22 Dec, 2023 11:53am

Institutions must keep their eyes and ears open to any and all public criticism and develop their own checks to determine which criticism warrants consideration. Published 30 Aug, 2023 12:30pm

It would be a fool’s paradise to expect anything different from the future without implementing judicial reforms. Updated 24 Jan, 2024 08:16am

We have reformist plans and ideas. Missing in action is the willpower by those who stand to benefit from the status quo to implement them. Published 20 Feb, 2023 12:52pm

If wealthy countries fail to follow through on promises made in the past, such pledges will continue to remain only numbers on paper. Published 02 Dec, 2022 01:58pm

Freedom of speech is a polarising topic. Published 20 Apr, 2022 07:51am

Voters always come back to question how a policy impacts them. Published 29 Mar, 2022 07:08am