By: Qamar Bashir Macomb, Detroit, Michigan Intoxicated by a landslide victory in the presidential elections and securing a majority in the U.S. Congress and Senate, flanked by business magnates and entrepreneurial billionaires, the U.S. President-elect, who is just a week away from taking the oath of office to become one of the most powerful individuals in the modern world, has wasted no time in signaling a dramatic shift in policy. Contrary to his campaign rhetoric of non-interventionism, he has begun to outline bold expansionist policies that, if implemented even partially,Read More

Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Democratic erosion has emerged as a significant phenomenon in the global political landscape, marked by a steady departure from democratic norms and practices. Unlike abrupt breakdowns such as coups or revolutions, this process unfolds gradually through actions often initiated by legally elected officials. These individuals, referred to as agents of erosion, exploit legal frameworks to systematically dismantle democratic institutions. Their actions are frequently cloaked in justifications that appeal to public interest, creating the illusion of democratic legitimacy.The author highlights key conceptual challenges in understanding democratic erosion,Read More

by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Mining stands among the most grueling and perilous professions worldwide. Driven by the need to earn a livelihood, miners often face extreme risks, enduring conditions that challenge both their physical strength and mental resilience. These workers labor deep beneath the earth to extract coal and minerals, facing life-threatening dangers daily. In Pakistan, regions such as Balochistan, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Punjab are hubs of mining activity, yet the grim realities faced by the workers in this sector remain deeply troubling. The very nature of miningRead More