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A symbolic digital illustration of a Baloch couple standing in a desert, holding hands with heart-shaped cracked shadows, while armed villagers appear in the background, representing honor killings in Balochistan.
Blog Gender and Sexuality in Studies

Honor Killings in Balochistan: The Price of Love

You only have permission to shoot me.”— Bano Baloch A Viral Video Exposes the Brutality of Honor Killings in Balochistan On the morning of June

A poster for the drama Tan Man Neelo Neel shows a man and woman on an old TV screen, glowing with soft light. Around the TV, a crowd of angry, shadowy people is shown, creating a dark and chaotic scene.
Blog Critical Development Studies Cultural Practices

Tan Man Neelo Neel: A Drama That Dared to Speak

Introduction The drama ‘Tan Man Neelo Neel’ has been written by Mustafa Afridi. It has been directed by Saifi Hassan and produced by Sultana Siddique.

A tense scene inside an operation theater where a young child lies unconscious on the surgical table, surrounded by doctors urgently trying to save their life. Outside the theater, a group of people stand hesitantly, refusing to donate blood due to common myths. Speech bubbles above them read: "Blood donation makes you weak!", "I might get an infection!", and "What if I need my blood later?". A clock on the wall indicates time running out, while an empty blood bag highlights the critical need. Bold text on the image says "Contropulse", with a tagline at the bottom: "Your myths cost lives. Break the myths. Donate blood, save a child.
Applied Anthropology Blog Critical Development Studies

Breaking the Myths: The Truth About Blood Donation in Pakistan

Introduction: The Lifesaving Act We Often Overlook In Pakistan, a child battling thalassemia needs a blood transfusion every month. A mother hemorrhaging during childbirth clings

the parents are struggling hard to arrange the financial resources for dowry while the daughters also feel inferior and low self-esteem.
Blog Cultural Identity Rituals and Traditions Women Rights

Unpacking the Tradition of Dowry in Pakistani Society

Introduction In any society, culture is fundamental. It gives people a means to live their lives following particular customs, values, and standards. These customs serve

Progress or Displacement?
Blog Critical Development Studies

“Metro Systems in Pakistan: A Double-Edged Sword of Progress and Displacement”

From the bustling streets of Lahore to the historic neighborhoods of Islamabad, the rise of metro systems in Pakistan has promised convenience and progress. But

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