“As Karachi navigates its path toward a sustainable future, Baloch reminds us that the solutions to our most pressing challenges often lie at the intersection of creativity and a deep reverence for the natural world,” writes Hawwa Fazal Read more — dawn.com/news/1831000

“Pakistan’s poor performance on savings is one of the clearest markers of a long-standing crisis: we have underinvested in our future for two generations now,” writes Ali Hasanain Read how Pakistan’s economic landscape has changed in the past 30 years: dawn.com/news/1832450

“Over the years, BJP has used the neighbouring country as a rhetorical punching bag as the campaign has heated up in successive elections cycles,” says Sujatha Balasubramaniam Read why Modi’s BJP obsessed with anti-Pakistan rhetoric this election cycle? dawn.com/news/1836208

“Dr Shah warned that the mortality numbers will double, if not triple, if the humanitarian corridors are not opened,” writes Muzhira Read — “Hunger, bombs and perseverance: What this US doctor saw in Gaza as Israel invaded Rafah” below: dawn.com/news/1835994

"Behind the stacks of bread and bags of rice we purchase are thousands of farmers and agriculturists scrambling to keep up with the impact of climate change," writes journalist Muzhira Read about how the rising temperatures are altering the food we eat: dawn.com/news/1838164

“It is almost as if the government and its representatives want the party to go on for themselves by extracting more from compliant citizens and businesses and borrowing from future generations of Pakistanis,” writes Uzair M. Younus Read more: dawn.com/news/1841013

“Corporate workplaces, government offices, and state-owned enterprises need to be mindful of the culture surrounding female reproductive health,” writes litigation lawyer Maryam Ali Abbasi Read about what the author has to say about period leaves at work: dawn.com/news/1840842

“Of all the militant Islamic State’s affiliates, the ISKP stands out as its most dangerous and operationally potent regional franchise, growing a transnational reach and a robust presence in the cyber realm,” writes journalist Ihsanullah Mehsud Read more —dawn.com/news/1840808

“Karachi's fire safety measures languish in neglect until calamity compels action, leaving authorities reactive rather than proactive in their approach,” writes KAS media fellow at Dawn Hawwa Fazal Read more about her piece here: dawn.com/news/1828403

“Climate change triggers natural disasters, leading to mass migration which contributes to disturbance in the menstrual cycle,” said writes journalist Aleezeh Fatima. Read her piece about how climate change is taking a toll on women’s menstruation cycles: dawn.com/news/1843165

"As Pakistan's population surges past 240 million, the nation grapples with a demographic crisis demanding urgent reforms to stave off the looming threats of poverty and inequality," writes Lubna Naz. Read more about her piece here: dawn.com/news/1844614/

"The federal government on Monday revealed its plans to ban PTI- which was about to become the single largest party in the National Assembly. However, banning political groups is not a new practice in Pakistan,” writes Dawn.com Read more: dawn.com/news/1845985

“The movement against enforced disappearances in Balochistan is led by half-widows, unfortunate sisters and traumatised mothers,” writes Baloch human rights activist Mahrang Baloch. Read about the Baloch women’s fight against enforced disappearances below dawn.com/news/1844835

Advocate Asad Rahim Khan traces the first decade's events leading from one Partition — that created Pakistan — to the next — that created Bangladesh — and the role of Pakistan's first opposition party, in this piece for Prism: dawn.com/news/1852072/t…

“Through digital advocacy, female relatives of the forcibly disappeared, have carved out a space where their demands for answers and accountability can no longer be ignored,” writes human rights researcher Alifya Sohail Read more: dawn.com/news/1855744

“The same men outraged by the iddat verdict against Bushra would despair over the claim of the Aurat March slogan of ‘mera jism, meri marzi’ and deny women the right to bodily autonomy and choice,” writes feminist scholar and activist Afiya Zia Read more: dawn.com/news/1856394

“If suo motu is practised within metrics that are reasonably guarded, there is no trade-off between rights and democracy. In fact, it may add to the beauty of it,” writes advocate Ahmad Maudood Ausaf Read more below: dawn.com/news/1856663

“The notion that Pakistan was a ‘Muslim Zion’ was popularised by Faisal Devji and is premised on the argument that Pakistan and Israel share a braided history — that they both sought to create a promised land based on religion.” Read more: dawn.com/news/1857905/n…

“Considering the TTP’s past negotiations, its demand for Sharia law, and its lack of support for Balochistan’s independence, it is difficult to assess whether the BLA would ally with or trust the TTP,” writes journalist Kiyya Baloch Read more: dawn.com/news/1856227/b…

“The uphill trek, although moderate when it comes to difficulty and gradient, leads you to an alternative universe, away from the noise. Here, you are greeted by whistling and chirping birds,” writes OMK Find out more about the Monroe trail: dawn.com/news/1858137/m…