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Author: Maria Imran

Maria Imran

Maria Imran is a human rights and social policy writer focusing on parliamentary reforms and gender equality. She highlights social issues and advocates for fair policy change.

Periods Are Not a Luxury: Pakistan Faces Backlash Over 40% Tax on Menstrual Pads

Periods Are Not a Luxury: Pakistan Faces Backlash Over 40% Tax on Menstrual Pads

The Pakistan menstrual pads tax has once more ignited the discussion as period products are still being labeled as luxury items in the country. Although the world has made significant advancements in the area of

Human Rights Beyond Conflict Zones: How Global Funding Builds Prevention, Protection, and Stability

Human Rights Beyond Conflict Zones: How Global Funding Builds Prevention, Protection, and Stability

Funding of human rights is commonly misinterpreted to mean emergency funds used on war torn areas. Actually, a significant part of the modern human rights investment worldwide is aimed at preventing the crisis prior to

Hunger at the Crossroads: Pakistan’s Food Insecurity Crisis Threatens Health and Economy

Hunger at the Crossroads: Pakistan’s Food Insecurity Crisis Threatens Health and Economy

The Pakistan food insecurity crisis is rapidly growing, impacting millions of households in Pakistan, and has become a deepening humanitarian crisis in this country. The increasing inflation, climate, and supply chain disruptions have rendered the

What Is Section 295 PPC? Understanding Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law and Its Impact

What Is Section 295 PPC? Understanding Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law and Its Impact

It is important to know what 295 means under the Pakistani law so as to understand how the protection of religion is done in the legal system. Section 295 PPC is an important provision of

Gold Rate Today in Pakistan – 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K Prices on November 5, 2025

Since the Pakistani market has been stable in both the global and domestic markets, the prices of gold in Pakistan remained stable on November 5, 2025. The metal is a safe-haven investment, possessing the typical

Cost of Living and Housing Trends in Islamabad

Cost of Living and Housing Trends in Islamabad

The capital city of Pakistan Islamabad is also experiencing a significant increase in the cost of living and prices of houses. The city has become very costly to the locals and newcomers due to its

Modest Fashion Trends to Watch This Season in Pakistan

Modest Fashion Trends to Watch This Season in Pakistan

The small fashion industry in Pakistan during this season is a perfect blend of innovativeness and style. The designers are reproducing the old designs in new shapes and forms using artistic decorations, fabrics that are

Gold Rate Today – 14k, 18k, 24k in Pakistan

Gold Rate Today – 14k, 18k, 24k in Pakistan

The morning felt heavy in the gold shops. Fans whirred, scales clicked, and traders leaned over the counters with calculators. Gold rate today in Pakistan, that’s what everyone asked before sitting down. Prices didn’t jump

The Evolving Elegance of Pakistan’s Fashion Industry and Bridal Trends

The Evolving Elegance of Pakistan’s Fashion Industry and Bridal Trends

The Pakistani fashion industry is an attractive blend of tradition and new ideas, where the traditional art is fused with the new aesthetics. The core of this development is the successful business of bridal fashion

Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan Making a Difference in 2025

Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan Making a Difference in 2025

The economic story in the country is being rewritten by Pakistani women entrepreneurs even though the country is ranked 151 among 153 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index. Women are breaking the social norms