Despite Pakistan legalising gender affirmation surgery in 2018, most transgender people still face immense barriers — from unqualified surgeons and high costs to religious opposition and social stigma.
The author argues that Sohail Afridi’s rise from the tribal belt to the chief minister’s office marks a defining shift in Pakistan’s political and generational story.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for the resumption of military operations in Gaza now that Hamas has returned the remaining living Israeli hostages.
PM Modi once again targeted Pakistan as he spoke about INS Vikrant, calling it a renewed display of India’s strategic confidence—where symbolism meets deterrence. Is India planning for anothr Operation Sindoor?
Qatar’s revised statement on the Qatar-Pakistan-Afghanistan border has stirred diplomatic ripples. Was it cautious diplomacy—or quiet recognition beneath the lines?
A ceasefire in Gaza is raising hopes among many in Israel that the country can begin to repair its image abroad, after months of deepening isolation due to the toll of the two-year conflict.
