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Criticisms of the main political parties being built on a 'political dynasty' or those posing as anti-establishment just highlight how politics in Pakistan has always polarised people and only perpetuated the country's instability.

Muslim women in the Indian state of Karnataka have found themselves thrust into a nationwide debate over the banning of hijabs in schools. But as Modi's BJP tightens its grip on social norms, Indian Muslims fear further ostracization and hostility.

Recent flooding of the Senegal river has highlighted once again the continued impact of climate change. Yet within this, women are especially susceptible of destitution, which poses troubling questions for their general survival and family planning.

Increasing levels of Islamophobia, often manifesting itself in violent attacks, has left Muslim communities worldwide with deep mental health trauma about their belonging. However, fears of raising these issues has made the problem worse.

A Pakistani student-led initiative have started organising community clean ups of Karachi's beaches with the aim to increase awareness about Pakistan's climate crisis, and urge the government to act more decisively.

Countless incidents of gender-based violence and assault against females have been reported in Pakistan but nothing has changed despite the media outcry, with women across the country scared to step out of their homes or be around men in public.

South Asian norms have for far too long maintained women's roles as passive, unquestioning and subservient to her husband, but feminist movements in the region have begun to challenge those ideals with literature also heavily impacting the movements.

Narratives surrounding the US withdrawal of Afghanistan has once again called into question the role of the Western lens when it comes to responding to the crisis. Speaking with local activists, The New Arab explains how this dynamic can be shifted.