Ali Anwaar, Author at IVolunteer International

An ode to the Chand-Gari – Bahawalpur’s unregulated public transport

What can we learn from Bahawalpur’s unconventional and unregulated public transport network that serve thousands of people everyday?

Ali Anwaar December 8, 2021

Is that a gun or an ice cream? – The rise of killer robots

For years, humanity has toyed with the idea of sentient robots killing humans, whether in sci-fi movies or books. The fear that machines will surpass humans in violent ways has become more rampant than ever and the term “killer robots” is inching closer to reality. But how close are we to inventing conscious machines and…

Ali Anwaar November 27, 2021

Modern-Day Slaves – The Horror of Bonded Labour in Pakistan

Millions of workers stuck in bonded labour are being exploited due to a lack of political standing or voices in social activism, especially in Pakistan where legislation is lax and implementation is limited.

Ali Anwaar October 11, 2021

A Macaw looks through the fence of aviary

Zoos or Glorified Torture Houses? – A Contemporary Look and Way Forward

Contemporary zoos claim to be conservational institutions and an educational destinations but they have a tragic and dark side: one that is left unexplored as few are concerned for the hundreds of animals that are mercilessly piled up inside cages and enclosures.

Ali Anwaar September 23, 2021