Farewell Note by Editor

In thirteen years of writing journey, Globe Upfront went on a crusade to disseminate long form writing on myriad global issues. Due to some circumstances, the writer of the blog won’t be able to write on the beat anymore. A farewell note from the writer is apt for a time like this.

While writing for Globe Upfront, author Naveed Qazi was also praised by some in the local media. He mentions this blog as part of his fulfilment journey towards societal emancipation. He also acknowledges that it’s a journey that he would cherish in future as an intellectual nostalgia.

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