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Cracks in the Window

Ijaz Rehan Bajaur: Literature often recognizes dangers long before political scientists and policymakers do. Great novels do more than tell stories; they diagnose the weaknesses of societies and warn of the consequences of ignoring them.…

Artificial Eloquence

Mehboob Alam Islamabad: A great deal of the writings of the present century seem to be devoted to a doctrine of "easy expression. Much of the literature of this century is devoted to a teaching of "easy expression.  At the click of a…

Can This Budget Deliver Growth?

Shagufta Nawaz Islamabad: Every national budget represents far more than a set of fiscal numbers. It reflects a country's economic priorities, policy direction, and vision for the future. The FY2026-27 budget raises a familiar but…

Motivation or Manipulation?

Moatasim Billah Islamabad: Motivational speakers have become a prominent feature of modern society. Through seminars, books, social media content, and training programs, they present themselves as guides capable of helping people achieve…

Feminism Beyond Elite Slogans

Summaya Ghaffar  Islamabad: In just four years, more than 7,500 women have lost their lives to sustain the evils of toxic masculinity, violence, and male ego. How many more women will be sacrificed to satisfy wounded pride remains an…

Can War Ever Be Abolished?

Muhammad Arsalan Islamabad: War has remained a permanent feature of human civilization and continues to be one of the most debated issues in international politics. Despite the development of international institutions, diplomacy, and…

Skills of the Future

Yaseen Ahmad Dir Upper: The world of work is undergoing rapid transformation due to advances in technology, automation, globalization, and artificial intelligence.  By 2030, workplaces are expected to look significantly different from…

Pakistan Bridges US Iran

Muhammad Irfan  Islamabad: The long-standing tensions between Iran and the United States remain one of the most significant geopolitical issues in the world today. The situation has wide-ranging implications, affecting stability in the…