
Heatwave fuels crisis
May 6, 2026
Another summer has arrived, and with it the familiar specter of heatwaves that continue to test Pakistan’s resilience. The National Disaster Management Authority has…

Marka Huq: The Magical Catalyst Behind Pakistan’s Rise
May 6, 2026
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
May 5, 2026
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
May 4, 2026
From the earliest dawn of human society, conflict has been an inescapable feature of collective life. Long before states, borders, or written laws, human…

Freedom tied to journalism
May 3, 2026
On World Press Freedom Day, it is vital to pause and reflect on the state of journalism in Pakistan and the implications of its…

Not a Favor, But Your Right: How the RTS Act 2014 Transformed Service Delivery
May 3, 2026
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
May 3, 2026
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.
May 3, 2026
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
May 3, 2026
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
May 1, 2026
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
May 1, 2026
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
April 30, 2026
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
April 30, 2026
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
May 1, 2026
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?
April 30, 2026
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
April 29, 2026
A troubling haze appears to be settling over the landscape of public health in Sindh one in which the contours of reality have blurred,…