Politics - The Youth Blog

Why Young Americans Are Turning Away from the Ballot Box

Instability defines the experience of young Americans. One study conducted by Harvard indicated that as little as 13% of teens believe the United States is headed in the right direction. More broadly, institutions are failing younger generations. Politics is perceived as a threat, the future of AI is unforeseeable, and social media’s prioritization of sensationalist…

Petrol Bomb For The Masses; Luxurious Subsidies For the Masters

Pakistani government pulled what can either be classified as an ill-planned PR stunt, or the show of absolute cluelessness. On 2nd April, Petroleum Minister, Ali Parvaiz Malik announced an increase of a historic PKR 137 on petrol and PKR 184 on diesel, bringing the prices to an all-time high of PKR 458 and PKR 520…

Beyond Borders: Why Pakistani Youth Seeks Opportunities Abroad

Every year, thousands of bright Pakistani students celebrate their degrees with hopes of asuccessful future. However, not long after their graduation, many of these same individuals findthemselves preparing documents, applying for visas and planning to move abroad. The joy ofachieving a degree gradually turns into a search for a better life elsewhere for a majority…

Right to Healthcare: Why Does It Remain Ignored in Politics?

In Pakistan, political campaigns are rarely quiet. There is always a crisis to fix, a rival to attack,or a vote bank to charm. Rallies grow louder, manifestos grow thicker, and yet, amid all the noise,one issue remains oddly muted: the right to healthcare. You rarely hear politicians advocate for hospital reforms. Hardly anyone is grilled…

PCT and it’s Disastrous CT’25 Run: Reflecting the National Crisis

Pakistan being the first team to exit the CT’25 that it was hosting was as embarrassing as it gets. Given management was so busy with stadium renovations, perhaps preparing the team wasn’t important enough.

Let’s Never Normalize the “New Normal” in Pakistan

On 5th October, 9:10 am, I had to travel to the village of Heir on Bedian Road, but I couldn’t. The police had closed the route off. My aunt had to travel to Gulberg, but she couldn’t. Ring Road had containers on it. Entries to Ferozepur Road – one of the main routes of the…

Wave of Victory in Bangladesh; Pakistan continues to watch on

5th August, 2024 saw a marvelous event taking place in an otherwise bleak global environment – Bangladeshi protestors, led by students, forced Prime Minister Hasina Wajid to resign, bringing an end to a 15 year old rule. What started as student protests against quota systems a few weeks back, amplified into nation-wide organised resistance which…

From Fatima Jinnah to the Modern Era: Exposing Political Disgrace

In the early 1960s, Pakistan experienced its first and only direct presidential elections under the influence of a new constitution introduced by the then inorganically ruling Ayub Khan. Despite being remembered by some as a “golden-era ruler” for the decade of development, Ayub Khan’s regime was marked by controversies and the destruction of democracy that…

Why Voting Is Essential: Understanding Its Importance

Elections consistently prove to be a turning point in the history of any country. The same could very well be said about our cherished, beloved and exquisite country. However, unfortunately, many sane, educated and aware people have been heard saying that they would not go out to vote. Pat Mitchell, the American journalist, once said,…

The Ballot Paper Enigma: Unveiling a Simple Sheet or a Glimpse into Our Future?

For most nations, elections are a routine process of a functional democracy. For Pakistan, elections are always an event. These elections, like all the ones before, are coupled with a number of controversies and uncertainties. Have you ever thought of taking a few minutes out of your busy schedule and taking a detour from your…