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Abdullah Zahid

How a global organisation of volunteers is kindling love for Urdu

Joy of Urdu aims to celebrate the richness of the language and its heritage.

Abdullah Zahid
· Jun 10, 2024 · 11:30 am
How an abandoned Bengal tiger cub in Pakistan found a new home in South Africa

With no connections in India and Bangladesh, Pakistani and South African non-profits nursed four-month-old ‘Baboo’ back to health and rehabilitated him.

Abdullah Zahid
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Beena Sarwar
· Mar 13, 2024 · 11:30 am
As Pakistan votes in a predictable election, young people are in focus

The country’s youth faces growing social and economic challenges but remains politically disengaged and disillusioned with a low voter turnout.

Abdullah Zahid
· Feb 07, 2024 · 06:45 pm

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In a neighbourhood in crisis, voices from India to Afghanistan converge on struggle for democracy

Journalists and activists at the Fourth Asma Jahangir Conference touched upon religious bigotry in India, Sri Lanka’s crisis, the Taliban and more.

Abdullah Zahid
&
Beena Sarwar
· Oct 30, 2022 · 07:30 am

Abdullah Zahid

How a global organisation of volunteers is kindling love for Urdu

Joy of Urdu aims to celebrate the richness of the language and its heritage.

Abdullah Zahid
· Jun 10, 2024 · 11:30 am

How an abandoned Bengal tiger cub in Pakistan found a new home in South Africa

With no connections in India and Bangladesh, Pakistani and South African non-profits nursed four-month-old ‘Baboo’ back to health and rehabilitated him.

Abdullah Zahid
&
Beena Sarwar
· Mar 13, 2024 · 11:30 am

As Pakistan votes in a predictable election, young people are in focus

The country’s youth faces growing social and economic challenges but remains politically disengaged and disillusioned with a low voter turnout.

Abdullah Zahid
· Feb 07, 2024 · 06:45 pm

For Pakistan, political and economic considerations outweigh inhumane deportation of refugees

Scapegoating an entire community only speaks to Pakistan’s lack of legislation or political will on how to deal with refugees, say rights activists.

Abdullah Zahid
· Nov 28, 2023 · 07:30 pm

‘Why repeat Manipur violence here?’: In Pakistan, protests over attack on Christians in Jaranwala

‘Blasphemy’ laws have resulted in violence against Pakistan’s minorities and are a reminder of how religion is weaponised in the country.

Abdullah Zahid
&
Beena Sarwar
· Aug 22, 2023 · 11:30 am

The crackdown that followed Imran Khan’s arrest and what it means for Pakistan’s democracy

The government’s response to try the former prime minister’s supporters through military courts for violent protests will only worsen the situation.

Abdullah Zahid
· May 24, 2023 · 01:30 pm

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Eco India: How climate resilient fox nuts are helping Bihar's farmers tackle crop losses

Nov 17, 2024 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 274: How worsening environmental conditions call for action and innovation

Nov 16, 2024 · 03:25 pm

Eco India: Kanpur's tanneries adopt sustainable practices to cut environmental impact

Nov 10, 2024 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 273: How cleaner alternatives pave way for a sustainable future

Nov 09, 2024 · 03:25 pm

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Nov 07, 2024 · 03:30 pm

In a neighbourhood in crisis, voices from India to Afghanistan converge on struggle for democracy

Journalists and activists at the Fourth Asma Jahangir Conference touched upon religious bigotry in India, Sri Lanka’s crisis, the Taliban and more.

Abdullah Zahid
&
Beena Sarwar
· Oct 30, 2022 · 07:30 am

Abdullah Zahid

How a global organisation of volunteers is kindling love for Urdu

Joy of Urdu aims to celebrate the richness of the language and its heritage.

Abdullah Zahid · Jun 10, 2024 · 11:30 am

How an abandoned Bengal tiger cub in Pakistan found a new home in South Africa

With no connections in India and Bangladesh, Pakistani and South African non-profits nursed four-month-old ‘Baboo’ back to health and rehabilitated him.

Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar · Mar 13, 2024 · 11:30 am

As Pakistan votes in a predictable election, young people are in focus

The country’s youth faces growing social and economic challenges but remains politically disengaged and disillusioned with a low voter turnout.

Abdullah Zahid · Feb 07, 2024 · 06:45 pm

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For Pakistan, political and economic considerations outweigh inhumane deportation of refugees

Scapegoating an entire community only speaks to Pakistan’s lack of legislation or political will on how to deal with refugees, say rights activists.

Abdullah Zahid · Nov 28, 2023 · 07:30 pm

‘Why repeat Manipur violence here?’: In Pakistan, protests over attack on Christians in Jaranwala

‘Blasphemy’ laws have resulted in violence against Pakistan’s minorities and are a reminder of how religion is weaponised in the country.

Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar · Aug 22, 2023 · 11:30 am

The crackdown that followed Imran Khan’s arrest and what it means for Pakistan’s democracy

The government’s response to try the former prime minister’s supporters through military courts for violent protests will only worsen the situation.

Abdullah Zahid · May 24, 2023 · 01:30 pm

Video

Eco India: How climate resilient fox nuts are helping Bihar's farmers tackle crop losses

Nov 17, 2024 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 274: How worsening environmental conditions call for action and innovation

Nov 16, 2024 · 03:25 pm

Eco India: Kanpur's tanneries adopt sustainable practices to cut environmental impact

Nov 10, 2024 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 273: How cleaner alternatives pave way for a sustainable future

Nov 09, 2024 · 03:25 pm

Watch: Crises of belonging and citizenship in Assam

Nov 07, 2024 · 03:30 pm

In a neighbourhood in crisis, voices from India to Afghanistan converge on struggle for democracy

Journalists and activists at the Fourth Asma Jahangir Conference touched upon religious bigotry in India, Sri Lanka’s crisis, the Taliban and more.

Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar · Oct 30, 2022 · 07:30 am

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