Freedom of thought before expressionDue to recent developments which have somewhat muzzled our media, a rather muted debate has emerged over the freedom of expression and its role in the media. This, in fact, is the real problem which n...
Of Teeto biscuits and homeMy parents didn’t tell me what was going on. Trying to hide the precariousness of our situation, they did their best to turn it into a game. It didn’t work. A flash of memory here. A recollection ther...
China’s role in Indo-Pak membership of SCOThe forthcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is scheduled to be held in Qingdao, a province of China, in June. The regional body, despite challenges due to anti-regional force...
Rote learning a hindrance to progressSir: Critical thinking is a significant construct in the area of meaningful learning. Meaningful learning is very important from the student point of view. Rote learning isn’t the most effective way f...
Chaos in the Middle EastSir: US President Donald Trump’s decision to do away with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as the ‘Iran Nuclear Deal’ will without a doubt, create more chaos in the Middle...
Overcrowded jailsSir: The overcrowded Karachi central jail doesn’t just create inhumane conditions for prisoners, they also pose a danger to the citizens of Karachi. This is because security is difficult to maintain w...
Technology and back painSir: An increasing number of young people seem to be suffering from back and neck pain these days and can’t seem to understand why. The answer is very simple, too much technology. The fact of the matt...
Limits of an elected executiveSir: Regarding reports about the Prime Minister’s (PM) address to the National Assembly (NA) and confusion about the use of discretionary powers of public office holders. Elected or paid public office...
Private school mafiaSir: This year a notification was launched from the education ministry to private schools regarding the cancellation of summer vacation fees. However, that notice not only got ignored by private schoo...