The Horrifying Sialkot Incident and Pakistan’s Controversial Blasphemy Law
On the 3rd of December, in a nation foreign to peace, the ghastly torture and murder of a Sri Lankan man, whose body was then set aflame, gripped the nation,…
Career Choice – A Dilemma for Students
When a young student completes his higher secondary school education, he faces the ‘choice’ of his future career. He hits a wall- a wall of indecisiveness and confusion. The student…
Woes Of The Third World
As a citizen of the 3rd world, my favorite childhood game used to be “what if I were born in ………”. Those used to be fun times when I would…
SINOSURE: A snag in CPEC
This article looks at the latest hurdle in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The contemporary, main obstacle in CPEC is a Chinese organization SINOSURE. It is the Chinese Export…
CPEC: A Better Future Or An Eye Wash
“China is a sleeping giant. Let her sleep, for when she wakes, she will move the world” Napoleon Bonaparte would be doing back-flips in his grave seeing how true his…
CHI-PAK Economic Corridor: CPEC
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a key initiative of President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative concept. The pilot project exemplifies China and Pakistan’s strengthened bilateral cooperation, which has been…
Poet of the East: The Life and Time of Iqbal
The Indian subcontinent had no shortage of intellectual thinkers in the 1900s and of them, one of the finest was Allama Mohammad Iqbal, the philosopher-poet. A highly learned man, with…
Iqbal’s Ideology and Pakistan Today
Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Shair-e-Mashriq, wasa man of vision, which no one had, an Islamic socialist, a scholar, and a revolutionary poet. The spiritual father of Pakistan, whose dream of creating a separate…
Social Media: Society’s Trojan Horse?
The dot-com revolution, in the late 20th Century, spiraled across the globe and was pivotal in shaping the dynamics of the basic social interaction between individuals. Without any hassle, social media…
Mental Health And The Coronavirus
Another Pandemic Worsened by COVID-19 The word ‘pandemic’ can seem a little too extreme to people, especially when referring to mental health. But the word ‘crisis’ seems too small, too…
The UN Report on Climate Change and What it Means for Our World
Everyday you switch on the news and everyday you begin to hear about wildfires. You hear about forests being in danger and animal species becoming extinct. You hear about greenhouse…
Post-Covid World Order: A Liberal Prespective
Just when we thought we were done with liberalism in the international world order, it came back with a metaphorical Big-Bang, and it so seems that it is here to…
Pakistan: The Crime and Terrorism
The activation of the notions of “terrorism” and “counter-terrorism” heightens the degree of uncertainty, resulting in increased compliance and an ever-increasing degradation of civil freedoms and human rights. Individuals who…
The Health Care System in Pakistan
A health care system is rated by considering the different aspects. While Pakistan’s system has improved during the years and proved to be relatively strong during the pandemic time, it…
A remote world of 23 deserts
Australia’s interior is dotted with deserts including the Great and Little Sandy deserts, Tanami, Simpson and Victoria deserts. In the 19th century, white settlers begun arriving in these areas. Before…
A Nightmare on Pakistani Streets – Drugs and Death
Everything seemed dark and gloomy. He was tired. Exhausted. Shattered. Done. With everything in life. And the solution to all his pain and misery was right there in front of…
Afghan Issue: Perspectives of its Neighbours
Afghanistan, as many say “prisoner of geography” or “Graveyard of empires” since the time of “The Great Game” till now has gone through both, spells of stability and instability. Due…
The Dance of the Markhor and the Bear: Russia-Pakistan Strategic Relations
If one looks back at history, the vast lands of Russia have always been significant throughout most periods, as have been those of the Indian subcontinent. The relations between the…
Pakistan Premier League: A ray of hope?
Football is one of the most played sports in the world. From Extremely developed state-of-the-art stadiums of western Europe to the slums and suburbs of African countries – football has…
Palestine After the Ceasefire: Forgotten by the World, but Not the Bullet.
The land of Palestine was in Hell once again in the last couple of months. Violence had erupted from all Israeli sides and innocent Palestinian civilians were being trampled on….
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: How can we help?
Both Israel and Hamas have claimed to be victorious in the latest conflict after a ceasefire was announced. The ceasefire comes after 11 days of bloodshed and violence in Gaza…
Afghan Peace Process: Is the Fire Leaving the Hotbed?
Afghani people have not really known peace and stability for a good amount of time. The region has non-consensually been the hotbed to fire, destruction, war and misery and this…
Funerals in Pakistan:How we make them Difficult
If you are from Pakistan and if you have been through the unfortunate event of losing someone, then I am sure you will find the following article very relatable. You…
Drugs – Increased usage in Pakistan’s youth
The youth of Pakistan has been subjected to exposure to drugs at a very young age. Abusing drugs has become a norm in the elite society. On the other hand,…
The Covid-19 Vaccine drive in Pakistan vs The Skepticism in the People
The covid vaccine drive started on February 2, 2021, on Tuesday when Prime Minister Imran Khan oversaw the vaccine being administered to a front-line health worker in Islamabad. At the…
Islamic Architecture in Pakistan
Known for the vibrant colors and symmetrical designs, Islamic Architecture has been a crucial part of the Muslim culture since the 7th century. It is inspired by different groups and…
Impact of unemployment on the quality of life
Unemployment is a state of affairs in which people who are voluntarily looking for work are unable to find work. Unemployment is a global issue that affects both developed and…
Autism: IN DEPTH
Often considered as a disease, Autism is one of the many conditions which is considered a social taboo in our society. Unacceptance for such kids is prevalent in our country….
EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON ENTREPRENEURS
A global pandemic has gripped the world and turned the world as we know it upside down. When staring at the terrifying face of COVID-19, no one is safe, and…
Animal Abuse: The Plight of the Unheard
People love to flaunt their furry friends on social media and leave no stone unturned when it comes to expressing their love for animals, one has to stop and wonder…
The Story of Ali Sadpara
Atif Aslam once said ‘You won’t become a legend in this country until the day you die’ and with each passing day, this seems to be true. In February 2021,…
The Gateways to the Ancient city: Multan
Author: Ramisha Aqeel Multan, one of the oldest living cities of the world, stands strong on the bank of the River Chenab. It is wrought with grand empires that came…
Photoshop: Changing the perception of beauty
In the current age, photoshopped images have taken over our society and it is extremely hard to differentiate between photoshopped and real pictures. These photoshopped images have done enough damage…
The potable water and waste management crisis of the gateway to mesmerizing north of Pakistan, Mansehra.
Author: Syed Obaid Ali The city of Mansehra is the gateway to northern areas of Pakistan, lies in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the Iranian plateau in Central Asia….
Donald Trump’s Impeachment and the Capitol Siege: For the mundane, without the jargon.
Author: Hannain Osama Former US President Donald Trump has been globally criticized for his dubious policies since the first time he entered office. Whether it’s concerning the US-Mexico border wall,…
Folktales and legends | Our favorite pastime
Picture this. It’s a hot July afternoon. You just came back home from playing pretend games with your neighbor’s kids. You are served lunch. As you are on your last…
The closure of Marghazar zoo at Islamabad
“The only creature on earth whose natural habitat is a zoo is the zookeeper.” – Robert Brault. Recently the world witnessed the hard-fought freedom of the world’s loneliest elephant –…
The dilemma of teenage limbo
“One moment we’re broken and then we’re fine. Lost in the puzzle of the teenage mind” – Tate McRae Teenage; a period of 7 years, 2555 days of memories, scars,…
How tea made its way to Pakistan
The British may have evacuated the subcontinent 73 years ago, but what they left behind is now a prominent part of our culture: Tea. More precisely, it’s a distinct part…
Badshahi Mosque and Serendipity
The golden rays of the 7 a.m sun shine through the silvery fog and on to the ivory domes as they light up in an ethereal glow. The magnificent architecture…
Karachi’s Transformation Plan: A View Into The Orphan City’s Future
Karachi has long been plagued by municipal and infrastructural problems due to political instability and corruption by the provincial and local parties. Despite being the largest city in terms of…
Low Income: Not a Curse
Stale food, old clothes, leftover items, and toys our kids don’t find attractive enough. That’s all we have to give to our maids, no? And still, we expect complete sincerity…
Social and Physical Bullying
In today’s date, we fail to have a complete understanding of the difference between social and physical bullying. What is bullying? Bullying. It’s such a strong word, such a frightening…
Lights, Camera, Transgression: Mental Health Misrepresented?
“False portrayal is worse than no portrayal” – Sara Metwalli There is no denial of the role that the media plays in shaping the mindsets of the masses, particularly about…
“Broken and Crippled” : An Analysis of Pakistan’s Healthcare System
Pakistan has long lacked in healthcare services and is unable to provide for its 221 million populace. Stuck in the past with outdated and unsanitary conditions, poor management, shortage of…
The Inequality that exists throughout in form of Poverty
A community-based condition that is distinguished by a certain minimum point of the standard of living expected for the place where one lives or the lack of resources mandatory for…
WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND
In a world where evil runs rampant, where the innocent are locked up and the abusers live free, where lies are mostly portrayed as the truth, where friends turn into…
Tale of a Lost Nation
Pin Drop Silence. Not a single sound could be heard except for the occasional flickering of the illuminating fire set up in the room’s corner. I glanced down at the…
Why is Yemen at war?
Unlawful detentions, forceful disappearances, and torturing detainees continue in Yemen for the fifth year as well. Yemen, one of the poorest countries of the Arab world is facing a civil…
COVID-19 adding up to the miseries of Indian Occupied Kashmir
Amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, where thousands around the world are dying, the economy is crippling and the future is uncertain, India adds up to the further misery to the…
Sino-Indian Border Conflict: The rising tensions between China and India
The nuclear-armed Asian countries, China and India have a long history of conflict along their 3,440 km shared border for decades. The dispute is over a hostile terrain that is…
BREAK THE CYCLE, BE THE CHANGE: AN ANTI-BULLYING DIALOGUE
A child was bullied. He is autistic. He is a minor. These are the facts of the matter but the details of its effects are not yet realized. It is…
COVID-19 : A realization of how destructive biological warfare could be
Countries are running out of testing kits, there is a shortage of ventilators and fewer ICU beds, Coronavirus (COVID-19), a global pandemic has taken over the world by storm. Over…
Has the United Nations forsaken the Muslims ?
As the world faces new challenges every other day, the United Nations appears to be the only hope to bring the world at peace but amidst all the crises is…
The CoronaVirus – An Alternate Perspective
The CoronaVirus outbreak in China has been popularly attributed to the consumption of bat meat, however uncertainty regarding the epidemic’s exact origins has culminated suspicion and certain conspiracies exist as…
Hybrid Warfare and the role of Social Media
“Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.” -Napoleon Bonaparte The battles fought in the multi-dimensional area of the internet have marked the 21st century unsafe….
Kartarpur Corridor and BJP’s Sunny Deol – A second chance at self discovery
The Kartarpur corridor has seen many positive responses by the Indian population, even from some of the most radical members of the Baharatiya Janta Party (BJP). The radical, Anti-Pakistan Prime…
Why ‘The Father of Philosophy’ Hated Democracy
Philosophy is defined as the rational, abstract and methodical consideration of reality. It deals with ideas ranging from morality to knowledge. But we are here to talk about politics. Let’s…
The Human Odyssey
Have you ever laid down and gazed at the stars? Have you ever imagined the immense magnitude of this universe? What is out there? What other worlds? Any other lifeforms?…
DRESS UP AND PLAY PRETEND
A million subscribers on YouTube? A thousand followers on Instagram? She had a trip to Bahamas? He seems so happy in his life! She got into university of her choice…