Category: 8. Editorial

  • Hidden Threats

    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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    Cartoon

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  • Running Commentaries

    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

  • False Accusations’ Consequences

    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

  • Policy Continuity

    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

  • War Left Shattered Dreams

    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

  • Family Blogging on Social Media

    Family Blogging on Social Media

    I am writing to highlight a growing concern regarding the trend of family blogging on social media platforms in Pakistan. Over the past few years, many families have taken to sharing their personal lives, milestones, and daily activities online. While this may seem harmless at first glance,… Continue Reading

  • Rising Inflation

    Rising Inflation

    Pakistan’s inflation crisis has reached alarming levels, severely impacting the purchasing power of the average citizen. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation surged to 29.7% in 2023, with food inflation exceeding 40% at times. The cost of… Continue Reading

  • Past in Perspective

    Past in Perspective

    The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, located in present-day Turkey, was an ancient tomb built for Mausolus, a Carian ruler during the 4th century BC. Continue Reading

  • Ideas should define power, not interests

    Ideas should define power, not interests

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