Stories by Azwar Shakeel

The writer is a lawyer based in Lahore with an active interest in climate justice. He is also the Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim fellow at the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan.

PERILOUS PASSAGES OUT OF PAKISTAN

It is estimated that between 80,000 to 100,000 Pakistanis try to escape the country in search for better economic opportunities abroad each year.

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 10:08am

Anti-fake news or anti-free speech? The debate over Punjab’s new defamation law

The passing of another dangerous law, which repackages the criminal defamation laws in civil garbs, is counterproductive at best and nefarious at worst.

Updated 22 May, 2024 01:43pm

Can Pakistan’s judiciary be truly independent?

Only through a holistic approach can we ensure that justice not only prevails but is seen to prevail.

Published 13 May, 2024 11:00am

Human smuggling

The migrants have been deceived and misinformed.

Published 24 Jan, 2024 08:14am

A closer look: Pakistan’s climate strategy beyond conferences

To a large extent, the blame for the non-materialisation of climate finance lies with developed countries. However, developing countries like Pakistan are also at fault for ineffective self-advocacy.

Published 22 Dec, 2023 11:53am

Should state institutions be subject to public criticism?

Institutions must keep their eyes and ears open to any and all public criticism and develop their own checks to determine which criticism warrants consideration.

Published 30 Aug, 2023 12:30pm