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The incredible humanitarians and our incorrigible politics
Pakistan is fortunate for having reputed charity houses such as Edhi and Shaukat Khanum Cancer Memorial Hospital
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Balochistan's flood -- not so natural a disaster
Man-made or natural disasters are the most common news we hear from the province
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The aftermath of rain and floods in Pakistan
There have been enormous financial losses, to the extent of $20 billion
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Rebuilding and the limits of technology
There is no question that technological tools, in myriad ways, are necessary in the rebuilding effort
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Major regional changes, IPAMS and our media
Geopolitically, Indo-Pacific comprises of 40 nations and is home to 60% of the world’s population
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Is foreign aid good for Pakistan?
In the wake of the UN Secretary General’s visit, more international aid could reportedly be galvanised for Pakistan
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Why Afghans are unhappy with Pakistan
Reduction in visas has added to the grievances of common Afghans
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Most educated countries in the world
Pakistan, quite regrettably, has one of the lowest-ranked educational systems in the world, as reported by Unesco
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Pakistan and climate change
For every degree of warmer temperature, the air can hold about 4% more water, leading to torrential rainfall
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Policy insights on Disaster Risk Reduction
There is a dire need to challenge policy assumptions long held by policymakers and institutions
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Climate catastrophe and polarised Pakistan
Divisions in our society are so deep that we don’t even spare international forums to show our political differences
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Shehbaz’s speech and climate change
Pakistan’s carbon footprint globally is only less than 1%
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National integration and Pakistan
National integration is a centripetal social force that develops a sense of oneness amongst different individuals
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Fragile world order and the Russia-Ukraine war
It has been months since Russia attacked Ukraine, destabilising the world order and causing a severe crisis of fuel
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What and why of the speeches by Russian and US presidents
President Putin addressed his nation on Sept 21, followed by President Biden’s address to the UNGA on Sept 22
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Have a heart; have a truce!
NASA has released a picture taken from space showing a new lake which is hundreds of kilometres wide formed in Sindh
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Acquisition of emerging technologies by India
India’s Defense Research and Development Organisation has also been working to achieve the required penetrability
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The happiness ceiling
According to Epicurus, we are happy when we feel pleasant sensations and are free from unpleasant ones
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Myths around BRI
The BRI projects have gained applause for their speedy implementation and low cost
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Compelling businesses to safeguard human rights
Consumers in Pakistan should exercise their purchasing power to nudge businesses to respect human rights & environment
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COP27: looking into prevalent climate disparity among nations
Pakistan has received 2.87% more rainfall than the average with more than 33 million people stand affected
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Why is climate change so devastating for us …
Forests over large areas with their own ecological impact disrupt weather patterns in their formation
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Silent majority
McLuhan’s theory takes us back to an older concept given by Aristotle — that of ‘ethos'
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Re-talibanising K-P
Reports from Waziristan, Bajaur, Mohmand and Swat indicate members of banned organisations are regrouping for attacks
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Our TV dramas are a reflection of our mental calibre
Those days of amazing Pakistani dramas are long gone
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Do we need a glacial policy?
Global temperatures are rising and glaciers are melting worldwide
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Pakistan’s positive relevance in relations with the US
Every bilateral relationship has ‘constants and variables’
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This is it
Humans are funny creatures, they hate with great zeal but they also love with great fervour
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Post-flood food crisis
Pakistan ranks 92nd out of 116 countries on the Global Hunger Index
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Where are we heading, the choice is ours!
Imran Khan feels betrayed that he was ousted from premiership through a planned conspiracy
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Je Suis L’etat?
The appointment of next army chief has opened up the wider issue of civil-military relations
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Resisting a xenophobic response
The worst form of our inherent xenophobia is reserved for Afghans
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CPEC and development
Since 2014, China has invested $25billion in CPEC projects in Pakistan
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The decline of the institution of bureaucracy
Pakistan as post-colonial legacy had acquired an administration-driven governance system
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Resilient infrastructure for a sustainable future
The ongoing flood situation calls for the timely execution of construction layouts and infrastructure alleviation
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The state and the menace of social media
The dark side of the internet is an affliction on morals, sensibility and mentality of the people
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United States now a popular destination for migrants
Pakistanis have added to the millions crossing America’s southern border and seeking asylum in the United States
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Shehbaz, SCO and the ‘conspiracy’
But contrary to the news item, PM Shehbaz held bilateral meetings with almost all leaders, except the Indian PM
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Sedition — an arcane notion in democracy
Politicians from nearly all parties have from time to time faced sedition charges
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Rare moment to establish civilian supremacy
Khan is betting the house on elections giving him a thumping majority
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Why is crisis decision-making a daunting task?
The most dangerous crisis in Pakistan is how to deal with natural disaster in the shape of torrential rains & floods
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Holier-than-thou
Unfortunately, a large segment of our society suffers from sanctimonious tendencies
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State’s responsivity — to project soft power of Islam
Religion is supposed to be a private act of faith but in Pakistan it has been allowed to mix with politics
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Floods and aftermath
Floods 2010 were historic in nature until then and now floods 2022 have broken all previous records
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Iraq: a story of perpetual dark silhouettes
Ever since the US invasion in 2003, Iraqi politics has evolved in a disfigured and illusory way
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Climate justice and reparations overdue
Pakistanis are paying the cost for climate change despite little to no share in its responsibility
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The empathy bridge
The current challenges seem existential and threaten to undo the progress made by Pakistan in the past decades
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Must we mourn the late Queen of England?
The late Queen should have apologised for the harm the British empire has caused around the world
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For whom the bells don’t toll
The most horrible tragedy of our society is that people are used to enduring injustice and unfairness without protests
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Choosing chiefs
Choosing chiefs of army is the favourite pass time of this nation





































