The 21st Century and the Backwardness of Torghar District
The 21st century is often described as an era of progress, technology, and modern governance. Yet, despite these advancements, there are still regions in Pakistan that remain deprived…
The Public Purview
Opinion
Atomic Whispers and the Geography of Fear
When unverified diplomacy becomes global imagination—and imagination begins to behave like policy The modern world no longer waits for agreements to be signed before…
A journey through the Philippines
Travel often begins with a destination in mind, but the real experience is shaped by the moments in between — the unfamiliar streets, unexpected…
Burned Twice: Gul Plaza Fire Victims Watch the World Go By
A Feature Article on Loss, Exploitation, and the Struggle for Recovery By Sameed Gillani, Saqlain Ali, and Saqib Ahmed The day of fire, 17…
Beyond the Narrative: Representation and Democratic Evolution in Balochistan
Experts thinks that, it is important to recognize that the discourse surrounding a so-called “crisis of representation” in Balochistan reflects an attempt to compress…
Marka Huq: The Magical Catalyst Behind Pakistan’s Rise
Pakistan’s trajectory shifts from a reactive and constrained state to one that is confident, assertive, and strategically influential, driven by Marka Huq. Despite long-standing…
When Power Forgets Reverence: A World Standing at the Edge of Sacred Fire
From Washington to the Vatican, from the UN podium to the human heart—respect for the sacred is no longer optional. It is survival. I…
From Stone Arrows to Bunyanun Marsoos
From the earliest dawn of human society, conflict has been an inescapable feature of collective life. Long before states, borders, or written laws, human…
Not a Favor, But Your Right: How the RTS Act 2014 Transformed Service Delivery
By Humaira Mahwish The transformation of public service delivery from a discretionary practice into a guaranteed right marks one of the most significant governance…
6-0
The digits “6–0” have transformed from a simple scoreline into a powerful symbol of national pride in Pakistan, representing a sweeping, multidimensional victory narrative…
The War That Slips, Not Starts-A “short, sharp strike” may ignite a long, uncontrollable inferno—unless urgent, fearless diplomacy outruns the missiles.
The evening descends over the Margalla Hills not with calm, but with a strange, suffocating gravity—as if the air itself knows something the headlines…
Punjab Jails
Which IG was good for the last sixteen years? Survey of Pak Network and its results Social media is now the power of expression…
The Need for Respect in Times of Disagreement
Religious harmony has long been a foundational social value in Pakistan, one that requires conscious effort and responsible conduct to sustain. The country was…
Understanding and Achieving Real Academic Excellence in Universities
Abstract True academic excellence cannot be reduced to publication counts, citation indices, or global rankings. These indicators may reflect visibility, but they do not…
Labour Day: The Story of Deprivation Behind the Holiday
May 1st is observed around the world as a day of solidarity with workers and a tribute to their struggles. Yet, within our social…
What I experienced in Thailand
Travel is often described as a bridge between cultures, but at times it also becomes a mirror—reflecting both the strengths of global systems and…
Labour Day 2026: Will Defense Agreements and Exports Improve Workers’ lives in Pakistan?
As Pakistan approaches Labour Day on May 1, 2026, its workers face a deep contradiction between entrenched hardship and emerging opportunity. Across agriculture, construction,…