Islamabad Chaupal

Since ancient times, Chaupal has been revered as the sacro sanctum place in the village community. Traditionally the platform of village elders sitting under a banyan tree to address issues faced by village folk. Chaupal is a meeting of all in the rural society-men and women, young and old, strong and feeble…

Glimpses from Recent Chaupals
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Debating the Devolution of HEC
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University Affairs
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End Discrimination Against Transgender Community
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Transgender Legislation
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TV ‘Journalism’
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