Dear Mindful Readers,
As the Islamic New Year 1447 begins, we hold hope for peace, justice, and an end to unjust wars.
Tensions eased briefly as U.S. President Trump announced a ceasefire, with Iran’s measured response shifting regional discourse. Yet uncertainty lingers — a reminder of how fragile peace remains.
At home, cries for justice grow louder. The brutal murder of 17-year-old Sana Yousaf, echoing Noor Mukaddam’s case, demands urgent action to uphold women’s dignity and safety.
Amid these wounds, a beacon shines. Pakistan’s ban on child marriage, hailed by the National Commission for Rights of Children, promises protection for childhood, education, and health.
But nature, too, reminds us of our vulnerability. In Swat, flash floods claimed innocent lives — a stark warning of the climate crisis at our door.
Still, pride rises above sorrow. Sana Mir’s induction into the ICC Hall of Fame honours her excellence. The hockey team’s advance to the Nations Cup final unites us, while Pakistani cinema flourishes with stories that touch every heart.
As we pass through Muharram, we reflect on our nation’s resilience. May Rabi’ al-Awwal and Independence Day bring unity, strength, and peace.
Continued prayers for the genocide in Gaza to end.
Pakistan Zindabad!