Sabeen Mehmud: A voice of reason, pluralism and secularism

I have been quoted on different stories published on the murder of Sabeen Mahmud. A collection of these is being posted here. Pakistani rights…

Pakistan: Will instability topple democracy?

Even if PM Nawaz Sharif survives the current crisis, his government will be permanently weakened. Pakistan is in a state of crisis and the…

Pakistan: Fuse lit for Independence Day fireworks

Tensions rise in Pakistan, as the country braces for protests. Pakistan faces yet another challenge and this time it is not the terrorist groups but…

Pakistan: At the edge of the abyss?

Pakistan’s blasphemy law is used to fuel violence and death. The recent murder of a brave human rights lawyer Rashid Rehman reminds us of…

Pakistani journalist shares why his work led to an attempt on his life

I was recently interviewed by Al Jazeera TV – here is a video clip: Raza Rumi describes the state of the media in Pakistan,…

Al-Jazeera: Deaths in Pakistan mosques raids

Al-Jazeera Armed men attack minority religious sect’s places of worship in Lahore. Assailants with guns and grenades have attacked two mosques in the eastern…