Opinions
Inclusive Rule and the Fate of Empires in South Asia
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) The great Mughal Emperor Akbar proclaimed his doctrine of Suleh-e-Kul, or giving equal respect to all religions and communities.
Human Rights-Gender and Equality
Exploring the Quasi Judicial Character of Family Courts in Pakistan
By Fatima Ghufran (Pakistan) Irrespective of the various contemporary dispute resolution frameworks in place, family disputes have remained a sensitive domain since time immemorial. While
Health and Environmental
Beyond the Billion Trees: Can Pakistan’s Biodiversity Survive Without Strong Environmental Governance?
Introduction As dawn breaks over the Indus Delta, thousands of migratory birds descend upon shimmering wetlands while tangled mangrove forests stand as silent guardians between
Geopolitics/Diplomatic news
From First Minerals Expo to First Livestock Expo: Somaliland’s Slow, Steady Rise Toward a Brighter Future
By Abdul Rafay Afzal (Editor in Chief – The Advocate Post) I realized that I will be witnessing something when I responded to the invitation
Geopolitics/Diplomatic news
Somaliland and the Evolution of Diplomatic Engagement After 34 Years of Isolation
By: Eng. Abdi Ali Barkhad (Somaliland) Since 1991, the Republic of Somaliland has existed as a self-governing political entity following the collapse of the Somali
Human Rights-Gender and Equality
Hollow Legality: How Offshore Asylum Processing Empties Europe’s Promise of Protection
By Emaan Khurram (Pakistan) For much of the post-war period, Europe presented asylum as a moral and legal commitment: a promise that those fleeing persecution
Opinions
Why the 2025 Somaliland Livestock Expo Matters for the Nation’s Economic Future
By: Dr. Ridwan Osman Mohamed (Somaliland) The Somaliland Livestock Trade and Production Expo 2025 was successfully convened in December 2025 as a national platform to
International/Current Affairs
Afghan Repatriation and Its Human Dimension
Qambar Ali (Pakistan) A video went viral capturing the farewell party for Afghan girls in a school in Shangla. At the time of departure, the
Geopolitics/Diplomatic news
Pakistan Afghanistan Strategic Deadlock
By Zabih Ullah Khattak (Pakistan) The recent standoff between Pakistan and Afghanistan caused long-lasting impacts on the trade sector of both countries. Pakistan is at
Geopolitics/Diplomatic news
Why Somaliland’s Recognition Matters
Why Somaliland’s Recognition Matters: Seeing Reality as It Is, Not as We Wish It to Be By: H.E. Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre (Minister of Energy
