From YouTube to Jail ; The Gamble that Fails
The arrest of Ducky Bhai should not shock anyone. For years, many YouTubers and influencers in Pakistan have been selling false dreams to…
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Pakistan and Bangladesh: Imagining a Lost Union
What if Pakistan and Bangladesh, once united from 1947 to 1971, were to become one again? It is a question that sparks both imagination and debate,…
Lights, Camera & Civil Servants
The civil service in Pakistan has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious career paths, coveted by many. Over time, however, the perception…
Is Food the Only Entertainment in Pakistan?
When one looks at the cultural landscape of Pakistan, a strange realization dawns: for a country of 241 million people, the only universal source of…
The Paradox of Modern Education
Education, once revered as the crucible of intellectual awakening and the cornerstone of philosophical inquiry, has been profoundly reoriented in…
War of the Worlds
In 1898, H.G. Wells published The War of the Worlds, a tale of Martians descending upon Earth with a vengeance, destroying human civilization with…
When Charity becomes Curse
In a country where nearly 40% of the population lives below the poverty line, the spirit of giving and philanthropy plays a critical role in…
The Inferno We Ignored: Pakistan and the Global Climate…
"The Earth is what we all have in common." – Wendell Berry. This profound truth now resounds with a tragic irony. As the planet groans under the…
Strikes, Protests, or Civil Disobedience?
In England, doctors have gone on strike; in Pakistan, Public is protesting against increased
electricity bills. Both strikes and protests are forms of…
Space Race – Great Beginnings, Tragic Endings
After the Indian mission on the Moon, a lot of questions have been asked about the
performance of Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research…