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As the fragility of the world order continues
The fragility of world order in 2025 reflects systemic failures.
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Workplace harassment
Harassment by bosses in Pakistan's public offices is systemic, harming employees and perpetuating abuse.
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The road and the future
Over 100 children die due to road blockages and lack of medicines in a non-conflict zone—an unconscionable tragedy.
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The Great Unbossing
Unbossing redefines school leadership, promoting autonomy, collaboration, and innovation to combat burnout.
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Bringing just governance back to Syria
Syria faces a challenging future after decades of Assad rule, with a focus on justice and rebuilding.faces
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ESG and sustainability in businesses
ESG strategies help businesses reduce carbon emissions, improve workplace health, and attract talent.
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Stocktaking of climate action in Pakistan
Pakistan struggles to meet climate targets due to funding shortages, inefficiencies, and lack of expertise.
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More relevant than ever
Imran Khan's political rise and persecution highlight his challenge to Pakistan's status quo.
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Trump, Elon and climate change
Elon Musk's pro-climate stance clashes with his SpaceX mission to escape Earth.
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President Trump's second term — five assumptions
President Trump's second term may shift U.S. foreign policy, focusing on national interests, and global leadership.
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Trivialising climate action: perils of inadequate solutions and inaction
Climate action must move beyond performative gestures to real.
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Time for hard talk
Pakistan's aerial strikes at TTP camps reflected frustration as well as angry reaction by the state
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Grand national dialogue
Pakistan's future depends on national dialogue to resolve deep political divides and find lasting solutions.
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How to stop the rot
Pakistan's decline demands bold reforms: decentralization, tax cuts, and a focus on education and healthcare.
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Addressing gender gap in financial inclusion
Closing the gender gap in digital finance can empower women in Pakistan.
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Biryani, bling & bankruptcy: Pakistani wedding trifecta
In Pakistan, extravagant weddings are the norm, while societal pressure drives families into financial ruin.
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Will 2025 be any different?
As 2024 ends, the world braces for a shifting geopolitical landscape with potential changes in power dynamics.
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Are we dying too soon?
Pakistan's healthcare system needs reform, with a focus on preventive care and universal access for all.
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The impending AI divide
AI may deepen the digital divide, with poorer nations and communities lagging behind in access and benefits.
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Pakistan's strategic leverage and Afghanistan
Afghanistan's economy is intrinsically linked to Pakistan's trade routes and markets.
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Afghanistan — masking the sun behind a finger
The public acceptance of TTP-IEA nexus raises important questions.
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Preservation of regional history
The question of who we are, what are our individual and collective identities, are laden.
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Measles outbreak
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection but is also very much preventable.
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An uninformed American citizenry
The American people just now found out that Biden had some deep Chinese links.
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Remembering Benazir Bhutto
Even in opposition, the PPP did not rise to the challenge.
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Resilient leader
The need of the hour is for Pakistan to have a dedicated and resilient leader like Jinnah.
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Empowering young voices
Children's Parliaments give young people a voice, develop their leadership abilities.
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The constitutional chalice
There clearly appears to be a gap between appearances and reality.
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Of numbers and stories
Numbers alone can't capture human stories—empathy is needed to understand the real people behind the statistics.
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Beyond the walls: women and the public spaces
Women in Karachi are increasingly reclaiming public spaces, challenging barriers and demanding equality.
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The challenges awaiting the world in 2025
2024 saw political upheavals in Bangladesh and Syria, while Trump's win may reshape US foreign policy.
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Time for internal stability
Political dialogue and national unity are key to overcoming Pakistan’s security, economic, and political crises.
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Empowering blind students in Pakistan's universities
Pakistani universities must prioritize accessibility and inclusion to empower blind students.
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Trump's likely pressure on Iran
As Trump prepares to take office, his Iran policy shifts focus to nuclear pressure, military actions, and diplomacy.
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The Rabbit Effect
Emotional care, not just academics, is key to student success—kindness fosters learning and well-being.
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Pak-Afghan ties on the edge
Pakistan's high-level delegation visit to Kabul aims to reset ties, amid rising terrorism and TTP tensions.
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SPSC and AI
Does the institution create the intelligence that it artificially installs on humans?
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Down with the sickness
Pay your employees enough and pay them on time.
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Burden of power - Punjab and Pakistan's quest for harmony
The sirens of crisis continue to sound, and we must respond with wisdom.
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Our failure to learn from mistakes
Military response to the asymmetric threats provides short-term tactical gains but result in long-term problems.
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2024: year of hypocrisy abroad and in Pakistan
These nations acted as silent spectators as Israel went about expelling Palestinians from their homeland.
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The year of future invasion
The diffusion of national boundaries due to the explosion of social media is not new.
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BB's last email
Shaheed Bibi was not merely a political leader - she was a movement in herself.
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Blowback
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Erasing legacies!
Ladakh 2020 clashes presented India's vulnerabilities in an unprecedented manner.
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The changing nature of war and Pakistan
Such misperceptions and potential miscalculations might increase fear, uncertainty and risk.
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Unjust scrutiny of Pakistan's nuclear programme
Pakistan has consistently maintained that its nuclear capabilities are purely for deterrence, not aggression.