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Time to close the chapter of 1971 tragedy
Pakistan was willing to bury the past but not on terms of Sheikh Hasina, who simply wanted to humiliate Islamabad.
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Certainty of uncertainty and uncertainty of certainty
Overthinking is the worst dampener of the will that urges one to wade through uncertainties.
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Bharat and the idea of India
Indian diaspora in the US can influence Modi’s India by urging a return to inclusive policies for global prominence.
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Mental health: unseen casualty of politics, media and bureaucracy
The theme for World Mental Health Day 2024 is: "It is time to prioritize mental health in the workplace."
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Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah
Power's overuse in Pakistan risks collapse of civil liberties, as proposed judicial reforms aim to perpetuate control.
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Need for a new strategy and positive approach on Bangladesh
Pakistan should seize the chance to rebuild ties with Bangladesh, fostering mutual respect, trust, and cooperation
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Ukraine and Gaza: order, not peace, needed to end hostility
History suggest order, not peace, is the goal in Ukraine and the Middle East, requiring diplomatic intervention.
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Subverting justice
The 26th Amendment threatens Pakistan's judiciary and democracy, risking authoritarian rule and eroding public trust.
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Booby Trapped for a Wider Conflict
Israel's pager bombing in Lebanon raises concerns of escalating conflict, with potential Hezbollah retaliation.
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Diamer-Bhasha dam: a solution to our water, energy woes
Pakistan’s water resources can boost energy and agriculture, but poor planning stalls key infrastructure projects.
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The house always wins
The state, like a casino's house, holds the edge. Disruptors may challenge, but in the end, the house always wins.
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Constitution & monuments of incompetence
Everybody knows that the February 8 elections were held in extremely debilitating circumstances.
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Judicial reforms package: the cat is out of the bag
The contents of the package suggest drastic changes in the basic structure of the Constitution.
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The founder of modern art in Pakistan
The history of art and artists in Pakistan is even more unjust.
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Local governance, SDGs and climate resilience in Pakistan
Local governments are the linchpin of development, being the closest tier of government to the citizens.
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A view from everywhere!
The paradox of our times is that our material progress has outpaced our intellectual, social and moral progress.
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The unfolding human tragedy in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a source of instability for not only Pakistan but also for other neighbouring states in the region.
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IIOJK: intensified militancy and the bewildered Indian Army
The Modi government has long touted the annexation of Kashmir as a significant achievement.
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Balochistan and Pakistan: myths about accession and secession
Baloch citizenry is beholden to their archaic and exploitative elite with no discernable end.
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Napoleon in rags
Be a mentor, a guide, a teacher, an intellectual. A razor blade, if someone gets too close.
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National anthem controversy
A national anthem is not equivalent to civil liberties of citizens of a nation. It is about dignity and respect.
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Caring with tangible actions
The impact of this discontinuity of training is not simply on their own education, but the society at large.
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Why Thucydides' Trap still haunts us
As Thucydides warned, when a rising power challenges a dominant one, the potential for war increases.
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Lessons from regime change in Bangladesh
Lessons from the regime change in Bangladesh cannot be analysed in isolation.
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Shaping the future of education
EdTech investors have played an increasingly prominent role in shaping the future of education.
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A Panopticon Society?
Surveillance in Pakistan raises concerns over privacy, free speech, and transparency.
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Indians in the United States
There is no doubt that the growing Indian population in the US will have consequences for Pakistan.
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Gramsci and Barnays: common sense and its insidious manipulation
The common man doesn't realise that common sense has certain rules governing it.
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Ogling is antisocial
Intentional or unintentional, the male gaze originates from the objectification of women in the society.
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Trump and Kamala: two distinct paths
Opinion polls suggested that Harris edged out her rival while Trump claimed he was the clear winner of the debate.
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Deteriorating state of education: a crisis ignored
A major contributor to this downfall is the government's disregard for education.
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Why states fear complexity
Politics is a heartless thing. It obscures moral nuances.
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Dirge for Karachi
Na Murad Karachi is a strange book, comprising of short essays or sketches about prominent and obscure people.
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Attack on parliament and politicians' hypocrisy
n this age of overflowing information, these leaders blatantly take common people for fools, it seems.
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Human trade and sinister Indian, Afghan footprint
Human trafficking is not merely a criminal issue, it is a profound societal threat.
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Can India become a self-correcting democracy?
This year’s electoral outcome provides Indian democracy a chance to mend itself.
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Forging AI's ethical path?
AI has an impact on every country; and thus its pros and cons must be resolved only collectively.
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American presidential debate
Human senses are the least reliable tool to detect the truth of things around us.
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The container city
The capital city resembles a dry dock where there are containers all over, and a brigade of traffic police
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Adapting to a changing world
Pakistan needs to capitalise on the demand in exports of sports goods as it had in the past.
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A peep into the power dynamics at educational conferences
These dynamics manifest in various ways, influencing interactions, decision-making and overall outcomes.
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The cosmos started with a bang
The debate surrounding the eternity of the Cosmos has been raging for at least a millenia if not longer.
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Complexity of social media reality
Social media influencers can inspire or mislead, impacting young minds with portrayals of beauty and success.
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Bangladesh's Saint Martin's Island - a potential flashpoint
The island's close vicinity to significant marine lanes in the Bay of Bengal has piqued the interest of global powers.