Qalam Kada is not just a blog — it is a space of resistance, reflection, and remembrance. Born out of decades of engagement with social justice movements, student activism, and academic inquiry, this platform is my attempt to document and make sense of the world we inhabit — particularly as it unfolds in the context of Pakistan. As someone who grew up navigating the intersections of politics, patriarchy, religion, and class, I have always believed in the power of the written word as a form of activism.

The socio-political fabric of Pakistan is complex, often marked by suppression of dissent, gender inequality, religious intolerance, and shrinking spaces for critical thought. In such an environment, to question is an act of courage; to write is an act of defiance. Qalam Kada is where I channel both — drawing from personal experience, academic research, and the rich, often untold, stories of those whose voices are silenced.

This site is a living archive — of movements I stood with, people I learned from, and histories that shaped me. It reflects my belief in class analysis, intersectionality, and the importance of historical context in understanding our present. Whether I write about gender, Islam, politics, education, or culture, my aim is not just to inform, but to provoke thought, foster dialogue, and challenge dominant narratives.

In a time where digital spaces are increasingly co-opted by noise and distraction, Qalam Kada aspires to be a quiet, reflective corner — grounded in scholarship but open to emotion, empathy, and transformation. It is for students, activists, scholars, and anyone who believes that ideas matter — and that the struggle for justice begins with the courage to think, to ask, and to write.