Politics in a Post-Truth Era By: Asif Mahmood on February 11, 2025Following Ali Amin Gandapur’s unconstructive diatribe on February 8, I find myself grappling with several questions, the ultimate of which is whether genuine performance is still a vital component of politics or whether we have succumbed to a faction driven solely by hateful, post-truth rhetoric. What is the true essence of politics? Is it genuinely […]
Pakistan’s Carbon Credit Future By: Sheeba Asad Malik on February 11, 2025Pakistan has made significant strides in leveraging carbon markets as a tool for climate mitigation and economic development. At the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the country unveiled its Carbon Market Policy Guidelines, marking a major step toward establishing a robust carbon trading mechanism. With a focus on projects like […]
The Collapse of Society By: Zakir Ullah on February 11, 2025The widespread abuse and exploitation of women are not confined to a particular area; it is happening across the world, endangering women’s daily lives and gravely shaking their identity and dignity. Gender-based violence (GBV) represents a profound societal issue that extends beyond individual harm to threaten the very fabric of communities and nations. Defined as […]
AI and the Evolving Landscape of Art By: Muhammad Abdullah Qaisar on February 11, 2025The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of creativity, challenging traditional notions of art and its creation. AI models like DALL-E and Midjourney have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in generating visually stunning images based on textual descriptions, raising questions about the nature of art and the role of human artists. One […]
Supporting Just Cause of Kashmir By: Muhammad Zahid Rifat on February 11, 2025Founder of Pakistan Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had defined the foreign policy of the new-born country and its relations with other countries in 1948: ” Our Foreign Policy is one of friendliness and goodwill towards all nations of the world. We do not cherish aggressive designs against any country or nation. …… Pakistan will never […]
Education VS Education By: Saqib Ali Haidri on February 10, 2025Every parent dreams of seeing their children succeed, regardless of whether they themselves are educated or not. But is education alone enough to guarantee success? Is enrolling your child in an English-medium school sufficient for a prosperous future? Does investing heavily in prestigious educational institutions ensure a flourishing career? There are many similar kind of […]
Trump’s Gaza Gamble By: Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi on February 10, 2025In the first two parts on the same subject, published in Daily Times, I argued that President Trump has reentered the White House with an agenda to ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA). I also argued that no other president has been as well prepared to take over the presidency of the US as President Trump. […]
Pakistan and IAEA By: Misbah Arif on February 10, 2025As global energy dynamics evolve, the demand for cleaner and more sustainable solutions is accelerating. In this transition, nuclear energy has emerged as a game changer, providing a reliable, low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels while strengthening energy security. In this context, Pakistan explored this alternative in 1956. After years of unwavering efforts, its civil nuclear […]
Is Pakistan’s Judiciary ‘Blind’? – V By: Khizar Niazi on February 10, 2025The judiciary in a working democracy not only acts independently but also ensures checks and balances on other state organs, including the military. Unfortunately, however, Pakistan’s judiciary defies this cardinal principle. It has always been vulnerable to arm-twisting. It has traditionally succumbed to a combination of irresistible temptations and ruthless tactics, ranging from covert pressure […]
AI on High By: Naveed Rafaqat Ahmad on February 10, 2025China’s AI revolution isn’t creeping up on the world – it’s charging forward at full speed. The rise of artificial intelligence in China isn’t just about catching up with Silicon Valley. It’s about setting a new course entirely, one that challenges the dominance of Western tech giants and reshapes industries from healthcare to energy. And […]