In the shadow of Mega-Projects: Pakistan’s Kohistan women face a future without hope

In the remote valleys of Kohistan, a region fractured into three districts in northern Pakistan, a profound humanitarian crisis unfolds daily, largely obscured from the nation’s consciousness. Here, at the intersection of state neglect, deeply entrenched societal norms, and misplaced governmental priorities, women face an especially harsh reality – one that stands as a damning indictment of Pakistan’s failing commitment to equitable development and human rights.

The statistics paint...