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They say men once ruled the world—until women discovered the power of a raised eyebrow. The joke may sound exaggerated, but ask any married man or full-grown…

By: Arslan Raza Awan “YE know not whether your parents or your children are the nearest to you in benefit. These are the settled portions ordained by Allah…

With its imposing institutions, vast administrative apparatus, and constantly growing infrastructure portfolio, Pakistan, a nation proud of its nuclear…

Education, once revered as the crucible of intellectual awakening and the cornerstone of philosophical inquiry, has been profoundly reoriented in the modern…

Cities are on the frontlines of climate action, and the choices made today in urban development will shape climate outcomes for generations. The World Bank’s…

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 heat-rays,…

The World Bank’s 2025 report, The Great Reversal, offers a sobering reflection on where global development stands today and more importantly, where it is…

Remember the magical incantation “Abracadabra” which means “I create as I speak”. Words are the most powerful tools because of the spell that is…

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 survival.…

"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 weight of…