Category: 8. Editorial
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Navigating digital paradox in fast-paced world
The cohort born between 1997 and 2012 is commonly referred to as “Generation Z.” Shaped by rapid technological advancements and a digitally interconnected world, this generation exhibits unique characteristics, preferences, and challenges. To fully comprehend their experiences, it is… Continue Reading
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Uneven Strides
The UN’s latest report marking 30 years of progress on women’s rights paints a picture that is, at best, uneven. While there have been gains, they have been accompanied by setbacks, making true gender equality an elusive goal. The same holds true for Pakistan, where women’s progress has… Continue Reading
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A Predictable Tragedy
Reports of Syrian security forces and allied militias killing 340 Alawite civilians should come as a shock, but certainly not as a surprise. Continue Reading
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Hidden Threats
The recent arrests of 10 terrorists in Punjab, following a series of counterterrorism operations, serve as a stark reminder that extremist elements are not confined to any one region of Pakistan. Continue Reading
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Running Commentaries
In his famous book, Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilised America and Produced Trump (published in 2021), the American journalist and writer Spencer Ackerman opines that the incident of 9/11 imparted domestic insecurity and transformed the United States (US) into a security state that… Continue Reading
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False Accusations’ Consequences
This past week began on a deeply disturbing note. Elon Musk reposted on X (formerly Twitter) a dangerously false attack on more than a dozen American entities that had received USAID or State Department grants over the past decade. The original post referred to the groups as… Continue Reading
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Policy Continuity
With the political landscape stabilising and the economy showing signs of recovery, Pakistan is at a transformative moment, looking ahead with cautious optimism. But even so, challenges remain—security concerns and the need for sustainable growth persist. Against this backdrop, a new vision… Continue Reading
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War Left Shattered Dreams
When war ends, it brings hope for the resumption of life. Similarly, with the end of the Gaza war and the ongoing ceasefire deal, prisoners who have spent years in jail are finally being released. However, while they have regained their freedom, their dreams of resuming life from where they… Continue Reading