The Public Purview
Hizar Hayat Khan


The Myth of Linguistic Decay: Why Our Changing Tongue is a Sign of Life
September 29, 2026
Language is perhaps humanity’s most miraculous invention, yet we treat it like a leaking roof. Every few years, a fresh chorus of cultural critics…

Strategic Imperatives: Dismantling the Structural Foundations of Resurgent Militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
September 28, 2026
The recrudescence of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has once again thrust the region into a precarious security dilemma, laying bare the persistent vulnerabilities within…

Tragedy at PIMS: A Wake-Up Call for Hospital Safety in Pakistan
August 27, 2026
The horrific fire that engulfed the nursery ward of the Mother and Child Health center at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, claiming the…

A New Digital Horizon — Google’s Arrival and the Promise for Pakistan’s Youth
August 24, 2026
The official inauguration of Google’s first permanent office in Islamabad marks a defining watershed moment in the nation’s technological evolution. In a country where…

Beyond the Microchip: A Visionary Leap Toward Digital Inclusion and Self-Reliance in Pakistan’s National Identity Framework
August 16, 2026
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has ushered in a transformative era for digital identification and accessibility with the introduction of its new…

Securing Public Health: The Imperative for Strict Enforcement Against Counterfeit and Smuggled Medicines
August 12, 2026
The proposed legislation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa directed against the sale of fake, unregistered, and unlicensed medicines represents a highly commendable, essential, and indispensable step…

Redrawing the Strategic Map: The Geopolitical Weight of the Mecca Agreement
August 9, 2026
The ink has barely dried on the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, but its shockwaves are already reverberating across capitals from Washington to Tehran. Signed…

Academic Results and Psychological Pressure: The Endless Race for Grades and the Role of Parents
August 7, 2026
The recent announcement of Matriculation (SSC) examination results across various educational boards, including Peshawar, has once again exposed several grim realities of our teaching…

Beyond the Barrel: The Urgent Case for Structural and Administrative Reform in Pakistan
August 3, 2026
The recent media briefing by Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has reignited a vital debate on the architecture of…