It seems that the real estate sector in Pakistan faced numerous challenges in 2023, including increasing inflation, political unrest, currency devaluation, high interest rates, and regulatory issues. However, there is a glimmer of hope for the sector as some positive developments have been observed in the last three months. Over the past five years, real […]
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Necessity’s Dictates — Balancing Security, Sovereignty, and Humanity
Pakistan, like many other nations, faces a multitude of complex challenges to its national security and sovereignty. Among these challenges are terrorism, economic instability, political turmoil, ethnic and sectarian tensions, and regional power rivalries. In this context, the presence of refugees and migrants, whether residing legally or illegally, presents an additional layer of complexity to […]
Urban growth and role of Metropolitan Corporation
Urban planning is a process of elaborating solutions that aim to enhance an existing area and create new urbanization in a given region. It deals with the processes of production, structuring and appropriation of cities. It is done to ensure what measures should be taken to improve the quality of life for the inhabitants, […]
Hangor Day: A Tale of courage
On 9th December each year, Pakistan celebrates this day as ‘Hangor Day’ to pay homage to the brave heroes of Pakistan Navy who fought bravely in 1971 war and brought immense respect to the country while sinking the Indian Navy Ship Kukri. The events that took place on 09 December, 1971 are the great memories […]
The Epitome of Patriotism
Generally speaking, it looks odd yet history provides testimony to the fact that arms are necessary for maintaining peaceful order in the world. Apparently, all types of arms are the source of destruction but in a larger context, they are basically meant to avoid any confrontation which might bring destruction to human society. Based on […]
Pakistan Army’s commitment toward CPEC
Pakistan’s relations with China have deepened over the years with projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A big role in this regard has been played by Pakistan Army under the leadership of COAS Gen Bajwa as the security provided to CPEC and Chinese officials were ensured by the army. The army has […]
Azerbaijan- a symbol of resilience & patriotism
Azerbaijan’s Leadership and Nation both became a living symbol of resilience and patriotic approach in recent past during the war imposed by Armenia which was overcome by the brave forces under the leadership of President Illham Aliyev and the great Azeri Nation. Since its independence from Russia (the then USSR) in 1991, Azerbaijan started […]
Book review: On the sociology of Islam by Dr Ali Shariati
To challenge history or to reinterpret it both are intellectual things. Most scholars take pride in questioning the historical fallacies connected with their culture or religion. Sometimes they get the required success but most of the time face severe backlash from society, especially when they dare to challenge the religious history and decades-long beliefs and […]
Street Children are More Than a Number
If there is one lesson Pakistan should have learned from the Coronavirus Pandemic that is children in Pakistan are still far away from realization of their basic rights. As the pandemic has somewhat subsided in April 2022, the political turmoil in the country has omitted the children from priority checklist of policymakers, media and the […]
Babar Ahmed interviews Malala’s father in a new podcast series “Zooming with Bob”
Ziauddin Yousafzai, the father of Nobel Peace winner Malala Yousafzai, who played a significant role in his daughter’s endeavors against the narrowness and rise to worldwide fame, has talked about his experience and his own life transformation in a new interview in a fresh podcast series “Zooming with Bob”. The human rights activist and education […]