Gold and the Silent Burden on Ordinary Families
Gold has occupied a place of reverence in human history that few substances can rival. From the earliest stirrings of civilisation, mankind has been irresistibly drawn to its…
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Digitalization, crypto and rethinking Pakistan’s identity architecture
Pakistan’s telecom sector has been a cornerstone of digital expansion. Mobile connectivity widened access, reduced transaction costs, and enabled the rise of branchless banking…
The Debt Trap of Wealthy Economies and the Rising Threat of Global Economic Instability
The global economy is currently standing at a highly precarious juncture, where states long regarded as prosperous are increasingly buckling under the weight of…
Wars of 2025 and the return of hard power politics.
By Mafaza Ahmed 2025 was a year marked by simultaneous conflicts and mass casualties around the globe, as the year was followed by 240000…
The Changing World and Future of the God-Gifted State
As the pace of global change accelerates, it becomes essential to assess whether as a nation we are capable of keeping up with a…
Tirah civilians need protection
The unfolding situation in Tirah has once again placed ordinary citizens at the center of a conflict not of their making. As the state…
Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Educational Institutions: Protecting Students and Teachers
Artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping the current modern education. It is transforming education for both teachers and students through the use of virtual assistants,…
Political Finance
By Masood Akhtar Shirwani (Director General Political Finance, Election Commission of Pakistan) Money has emerged as one of the most decisive factors in modern…
Unrest in Iran and the Test of Global Conscience
The recent wave of organized unrest and violence in Iran has onceb again exposed a harsh reality of global politics: interference in the internal…
Top 10 most anticipated books to read in 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting one for readers, with major releases from award-winning authors and highly anticipated new titles…
The Evolving Menace: Ransomware in 2025 and what to expect in 2026
“A year of Ransomware-as-a-Service domination and escalating costs” By Fabio Assolini, Head of Research Center, Americas and Europe, Global Research & Analysis Team at…
Transparency in National Research Funding: Initiatives by the Pakistan Science Foundation
By Dr. Muhammad Usman Have you ever thought about who supports scientific research that addresses local challenges, preserves indigenous knowledge, and advances national priorities?…
One App, Millions of Videos, A Generation in Decline
In Pakistan, TikTok is no longer just a social media application. It has evolved into a serious social crisis, a digital phenomenon that is…
HEIGHT OF GRIEF
BY: Fatima Iqbal There comes a moment in life when grief stops being a word and becomes a living, there comes a point, an…
Trump, the “Donroe Doctrine,” and the Illusion of a Liberal World Order
By Kousar Khan Is the contemporary international system witnessing a gradual return to hard-power politics, or is it merely revealing a reality that was…
The Smart Phone Orchestra
By Arisha Irshad Ali We all love a good orchestra. There’s something about everything being in sync that just feeds the soul. Interestingly, smartphones…
City on the Edge, Mingora and the Invisible Catastrophe
A City on the Brink Mingora, the largest, busiest and most important urban center of not only Swat District but the entire Malakand Division,…