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 that has completely changed…
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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…
Growth under strain
Pakistan’s growth outlook for the current fiscal year offers cautious optimism, yet the fragility of recovery is becoming increasingly evident as external shocks weigh…
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,…
Silent Data, Spreading HIV
A troubling haze appears to be settling over the landscape of public health in Sindh one in which the contours of reality have blurred,…
Shifting Angles of Gulf Diplomacy
In international politics, there are moments when seemingly separate economic, diplomatic, and strategic forces converge so intricately that they defy conventional frameworks of analysis.…
Islamabad Uprising as the New Geneva: Where Rubio’s Red Lines Meet a Wounded Tehran
As the soft light of dawn touches the green folds of the Margalla Hills, Islamabad stands transformed. What was once a planned capital of…
Field Marshal- Trump One-on One Meeting That Reshaped Pak-US Relations
A turning point in 2025 reshaped U.S.–Pakistan relations through a blend of crisis management and calculated diplomacy. During a dangerous India–Pakistan escalation, Pakistan’s military…
AI As Your Teaching Assistant, Not Your Replacement
Teachers are often overlooked heroes of society, bearing a crucial responsibility in educating communities. They provide guidance and mentorship, reshaping minds and preparing students…
Closing Pakistan’s immunity gap
Vaccines rarely dominate headlines unless a crisis erupts, yet their quiet impact on public health in Pakistan has been profound. As World Immunisation Week…
Another Indian Drama: 24 Seats “Reserved” for AJK in IIOJK Assembly
The Delimitation of Constituencies Bill, 2026, introduced by the Government of India, has heightened regional tensions by proposing changes to the electoral structure of…
Pahalgam Attack Fallout
A year has passed since the tragic terrorist assault in Pahalgam, occupied Kashmir, claimed the lives of at least 26 people. Yet the incident…
Comparing Autonomy: AJK Amendments 13 and 15 vs. Governance in IIOJK
The governance of Jammu and Kashmir presents a stark dichotomy between the administrative frameworks of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Indian Illegally Occupied…
Diplomacy and Oil: The Economics of Uncertainty
If one were to place a hand upon the pulse of the global economy today, what emerges is not a steady rhythm but a…