CLOSING THE PIGEON’S EYES- WON’T MAKE ISRAEL OR PALESTINE DISAPPEAR
● Why the Two-State Formula Remains the Only Practical Path Out of a Conflict Still Written in Blood ● Night had already settled over Islamabad like an old…
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Beyond Outrage: Violence Against Women Persists
The recent acid attack on a female doctor in Quetta, the murder of a young girl in Jhang and the alleged burning of a…
The Rainbow Metaphor of Civilizational Dialogue: Copenhagen’s Literary Galaxy
By: Sheikh Abdul Rashid The world is not merely a composition of regions, borders, or geopolitical demarcations; it is a boundless ocean of human…
The Urdu AI Gap Is Narrowing. Pakistan Must Ensure It Does Not Reopen.
By Sana Nasir, Founder and Chair, Alliance for Equitable AI (a4eai.com) A few years ago, the idea that a computer could hold a meaningful…
Pakistan Shines Through Sino-Pak Friendship
The friendship between Pakistan and China is widely regarded as one of the strongest and most exemplary relationships in the world. Over the past…
Fighting the Waves of Heat: How to Stay Safe in a Warming Climate
As global temperatures continue to climb year after year, Pakistan is facing severe climate changes that we can no longer afford to ignore. The…
Conspiracy of Violence in Kashmir: Facts, Actors, and Agenda
Following India’s humiliation in the recent conflict and the crackdown by Pakistani security agencies on the group known as the “Balochistan Liberation Army” (referred…
The Dawn of a Federated Capital: Weaving a Stronger Pakistan Through Expanded Federal Territories and Elected Governance
A Visionary Blueprint Inspired by Timeless Wisdom and Modern Federal Models In the spirit of Hejazi architectural harmony, where whitewashed coral-stone walls embrace deep…
The Future of Oceans in the Face of Climate Change
World Oceans Day, observed annually on 8 June, serves as a powerful reminder of the indispensable role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth.…
No Safe Spaces: The Tragic Attack on Dr. Mahnoor and the Urgent Need for Workplace Safety
The horrifying acid attack on Dr. Mahnoor Nasir, a young postgraduate resident at the Civil Hospital in Quetta, is a deeply upsetting reminder of…
Divorce: A Lawful Act Disliked by Allah
In the divine wisdom of the Almighty, mankind has been bestowed with comprehensive guidance through the Holy Quran for leading a righteous and harmonious…
The Script Must Change: Time to Retire the ‘Pathan’ Stereotype
In a media landscape often dominated by repetitive tropes and easy punchlines, Khadijah Fasih’s recent column, “Pakistani Media’s Pakhtun Prejudice,” serves as a vital,…
Empowering Southern Punjab: From Inception to Merger of Educational Institutes
By: Prof. Dr. Umer Farooq Every government seeks to improve its administrative system by making it more efficient, economical, and responsive to public needs.…
The Reconfiguration of Power in the Middle East: War, Diplomacy, and the Emergence of a New Strategic Equilibrium
The contemporary Middle East once again finds itself poised at a moment of profound historical consequence, wherein military confrontation, diplomatic maneuvering, and the competing…
The Rot in North Nazimabad—How Long Will Karachi Breathe Trash?
A disturbing video recently surfaced on social media, capturing a sight that hits particularly hard for anyone who has witnessed this city’s transformation: massive,…
The Price of Unchecked Indulgence
Among the many pearls of wisdom inherited from previous generations, few are as profound as the saying that a child should be fed with…
Pakistani Media’s Pakhtun Prejudice
By Khadijah Fasih I was recently watching Kafeel, a Pakistani drama serial written by Umera Ahmad and directed by Meesam Naqvi, when I was…