Towards an authoritarian state in any democratic state, By Imran khan Hunzai

Individuals are guaranteed with some fundamental political rights including, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of action. Interestingly, despite of living in a democratic state, people have been witnessing with one of most oppressive regime in the history of Pakistan.Constitution of state allows everyone to express their thoughts openly but unfortunately, currently under US-sponsored regime has banned on all rights which is given by it's own constitution. Media is considered most powerful weapon in contemporary world. Role of media in bringing and building narratives is so crucial. The regime of (PML-N) has snatched all fundamental political rights from its Citizens. Currently, opposition parties are treating like terrorists and traitors. Shabaz Sharif and his corrupted ministers have been engaged in torturing senior workers of (PTI) such a Dr Shabaz Gil, who is treating like an Indian spy unfortunately. And they are forcing them to step down from their political objectives. Moreover, they are using many government institutions and agencies to pressurized and torture them. Strong surveillance on their social media accounts due to the popularity of Imran khan. So-called defenders of democratic rights are now imposing sanctions on Prime Minister Imran Khan. Even, Khan is unable from live streaming in his own country. Largest news network of Pakistan (ARY) is completely banned since many days just because of increasing popularity of Imran khan. The main purpose of doings all such illegal and unconstitutionals acts to make a playground for themselves. So, in upcoming elections they will easily get a victory by torturing them mentally and physically. However, majority of the population is came to know that who leading the country towards prosperity and who is leading towards a failed state. despite of aggressive policies of (PML-N) towards (PTI) has further increasing public support for Imran khan. By Imran khan Hunzai Social and political activist

Sufi Night | 12th Baba Ghundi festival 2022 | Sufiyana Kalam | Qawali | ...

By Jamil Nagri: The festival was held every year at the shrine of revered Sufi saint Baba Ghundi to pay homage for his services to spread Islam in the region. The festival, which was held near Afghanistan’s Wakhan region, brings together the Wakhi speaking people from the two countries. The three-day festival was inaugurated by Force Commander Gilgit Baltistan Maj Gen Jawwad Ahmed. The ceremony was attended by a large number of tourists, locals and officials. The festival was being organised by the Chipursan Local Support Organisation in collaboration with the Gilgit-Baltistan government. Sufi night, Buzkashi competitions, polo matches, traditional sword dance, Yak Safari and race, traditional food and folk Wakhi music were part of the festival. The festival was included in the annual calendar of the GB government in 2010. However, it couldn’t be held in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 restrictions. The residents of the Wakhan region, who have ancestral and cultural ties with the people of Chipursan and Gojal valleys in Upper Hunza, travel on yaks, crossing glaciers and mountain peaks for days to attend the festival. This journey is only possible during the summer season that lasts from June to September. Rahimullah Baig, a resident of Gojal, told Dawn that the people of Chipursan and Wakhan had been carrying out barter trade for centuries. Afghan traders cross the Irshad Pass and exchange yaks, sheep and goats with shoes, garments, utensils and other products procured from the Pakistan side. The organisers said the festival provided an opportunity to the people of both Chipursan and Wakhan to interact and develop trade links. A large number of devotees also visit the shrine from various parts of GB and enjoy Buzkashi and yak race competitions held there. The three-day festival will conclude on Sunday (today). Published in Dawn, July 24th, 2022

In memory of Sabrina Pari (late) by Qurban Rahim

In memory of Sabrina Pari (late)

my cousin-sister Sabrina Pari, 32 was born and raised in Rasht Chipursan valley. We were of the same age and grew up together and shared our childhood memories. Since her childhood, she was fully engaged with social activities-village based which are agricultural, domestic work, and livestock- generation of the 90s used to live a pure villager life in the northmost valley of Pakistan. We were grown together and shared most of our time at school, house, working in the fields, and looking after the sheep and goats. She was very optimistic about life, future, and struggle. The 90s generation lived tech-free life and most of the time we used to play, work, and spend time. There was no option for screen time for this generation-they have to rely on living with the natural world. Disconnected from the rest of the world give one space to explore one’s surroundings-that happened with her too. She was very much socialized with the villagers. She was among the first batch of English medium students. She was a very good student as compared to other classmates of the time. Teachers always admired her for being a shining student. She was good at solving mathematics. After passing grade 8, she went to Sedna School Aliabad and completed her grade 10 exams-(in science) subject with good marks. Then she went to APWA college Lahore and passed grade 12. She got admission in Karachi University and completed her Bachelor's (Hons) in Sociology, except (submission of final thesis). She maintained the same spirit and dedication to education at Karachi University. It has been a month, on July 7, she left this mortal world. Though, this was too early to leave and, hard to believe that is no more with us and she will be missed. For the last few years, she was struggling with depression. She was under treatment and routine medication. Her psychologist was very optimistic about her pace of recovery. Her decision for not to be with us today hurts knowing that she was improving. Accepting mental health as a curable disease may take time for society particularly (my society) and it may cost more if not handled timely and properly. Collectively we need to understand and make the patient accept that mental health is a curable disease like other diseases. Knowing that is difficult to assess the symptoms of a person struggling with mental health but screening and mass awareness may lead to the right direction of handling such individuals. Timely response and collective way of dealing with the one struggling with mental health may go either way, it may help to recover or get worse depending on how the individual is being treated. Lets' pledge not to lose other Sabrina and share this message that Mental Health is curable but diagnosing and reaching to the doctor on time. On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you for your love, sympathies, and condolences in reaching us in person and remotely. #MentalHealthisCurable