Awoken Nation

Imran Khan: The Symbol of Resistance The story of Imran Khan continues to grip the nation— As I narrate this, Khan has spent  500 days in Adiala Jail , and what’s remarkable is their  unbreakable spirit.  No matter how one views him, history will record this man as an “unbelievable” figure—a storm of resilience. I can’t help but think of the times he’s been compared to  Nelson Mandela , who endured decades in prison yet emerged as a liberator. Mandela’s story was tough, and his struggle was monumental. But Imran Khan’s battle feels even more nuanced: He isn’t fighting colonizers but the  mental slavery  and power structures of his own people. Khan is no ordinary prisoner. He is a man imprisoned for refusing to compromise his principles. They locked him up to break his will, to coerce him into silence. But instead, he became even larger than life —a symbol of defiance and hope. The Forgotten Lives and the Blood of November 26 If you think this story stops h...

  Introduction The question of whether Kashmiri DNA is fundamentally different from that of Pakistanis is fascinating, but it reflects a deeper issue—our struggles with unity as a nation. While DNA plays no role in determining collective behaviors like unity, other factors, including cultural, historical, and socio-political dynamics, may provide answers. Let’s explore why Kashmir seems to manage unity better and why Pakistan struggles despite shared ethnic and historical ties. Is Kashmiri DNA Unique? Scientifically, Kashmiri DNA is not drastically different from that of Pakistanis. Kashmiris, like many ethnic groups in Pakistan, share genetic similarities due to centuries of migration, intermarriage, and shared ancestry. The diversity in Pakistan—from Punjabis to Sindhis, Pashtuns, and Baloch—also exists in Kashmir. Yet, unity is not dictated by DNA but by shared narratives, cultural pride, and socio-political cohesion. Cultural Pride and Identity Kashmiris have a strong, unified ...