by Zahra Nader and Zan Times reporters in The Guardian, Aug 28, 2023 at 10.00 BSTFirst, her dreams of becoming a doctor were dashed by the Taliban’s ban on education. Then her family set up a forced marriage to her cousin, a heroin addict. Latifa* felt her future had been snatched away. “I had two options: to marry an addict and live a life of misery or take my own life,” said the 18-year-old in…
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by Muhammad Bilal Khan in The Nation blogs, August 17, 2023 at 4:55 PMIn a shocking incident that unfolded yesterday in the town of Jaranwala, a mob descended upon a local church and set it ablaze, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in their wake. This heinous act not only highlights the fragility of communal harmony but also serves as a stark reminder of the importance of respecting diverse religious sentiments. Respect for Others…