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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.

Shock Online as Influencer Pyari Maryam Passes Away After Childbirth

Shock Online as Influencer Pyari Maryam Passes Away After Childbirth

The online creator community is grieving following Pyari Maryam Death, as the Pakistani influencer reportedly passed away soon after childbirth in Lahore. The loss has struck followers hard because her recent content documented joy, faith,

V-Exhibit 2026: A Women Trader Network Revolution

V-Exhibit 2026: A Women Trader Network Revolution

In Sialkot, the women entrepreneurs are preparing V-Exhibit 2026, a major trade and industrial show to empower the women-owned businesses. The two-day conference will be held at the Heritage Club at Sialkot on February 13

DVD Black Markets in Karachi: Why Pirated Bollywood Still Thrives in 2026

DVD Black Markets in Karachi: Why Pirated Bollywood Still Thrives in 2026

The DVD Black Markets in Karachi live and work surprisingly well in an era of streaming platforms, releases of movies internationally, and so on. Although these run on a number of Indian movies, pirated DVDs

Why Pakistan Celebrates National Women’s Day on February 12

Why Pakistan Celebrates National Women’s Day on February 12

The National Women's Day on February 12 is celebrated in memory of the brave women who demonstrated in Lahore in 1983 against the discriminatory law of evidence by General Zia-ul-Haq. The proposed legislation was to

Multan Faces Utility Disruptions as Unpaid Workers Push City to the Brink

Multan Faces Utility Disruptions as Unpaid Workers Push City to the Brink

Multan Experiences Disruption of Utility following mounting rage among sanitation and utility employees due to delayed payments and broken promises by contractors. During an emergency press conference, the leaders of All Pakistan Federation of United

Why Islamabad Is Still One of the World’s Safest Cities — Even in Uncertain Times

Why Islamabad Is Still One of the World’s Safest Cities — Even in Uncertain Times

The fact that Islamabad Safest City is set to rank among the world’s safest in 2025 is more than just a headline, but it also speaks volumes about Pakistan's capital changing the perception of the

Gatar Law: Fear, Fines, and the Question of Safer Cities

Gatar Law: Fear, Fines, and the Question of Safer Cities

The abrupt interest in the Gatar law has brought about a bigger debate that transcends much deeper than a missing manhole cover. The law is, at its most fundamental level, an expression of urban frustrations,

When a Viral Clip Shakes Sacred History: Punjab’s Heritage Under Scrutiny

When a Viral Clip Shakes Sacred History: Punjab’s Heritage Under Scrutiny

A viral video of a section of an old gurdwara in Punjab, Pakistan, being used to cook has brought much debate, outrage, and cross-examination across borders. The images, which were quickly shared on social media

Basant 2026: Why Lahore’s Free Transport Move Is Bigger Than a Festival

Basant 2026: Why Lahore’s Free Transport Move Is Bigger Than a Festival

At first glance, Basant 2026 appears to be about reviving a beloved cultural festival marked by colour, music, and community joy. However, when the Punjab government decides to provide free public transportation in the celebrations,

Beyond Rituals: What Shab-e-Barat Night Prayers Truly Ask of Us

Beyond Rituals: What Shab-e-Barat Night Prayers Truly Ask of Us

The Shab-e-Barat night prayers are mainly linked to lengthy hours of worship, visits to the graveyards and special supplications. Although such practices are significant, most individuals fail to notice the less notorious aspects of the