Restored Version of PSIC By: Naveed Rafaqat Ahmad on December 16, 2024In the heart of Lahore on Davis Road stands the Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC) House, a building that today serves as a symbol of practicality and perseverance. But not long ago, this structure was a glaring example of public projects gone astray-an incomplete, unsafe, and abandoned shell. The original contractor for PSIC House failed […]
A Diplomatic Blunder? By: Faisal Ahmad on December 16, 2024Diplomacy often walks a fine line balancing respect for sovereignty with the pursuit of bilateral interests. However, India’s recent diplomatic foray into Bangladesh has crossed that line, sparking a wave of indignation. The rude and patronizing tone of India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during his December 9 visit to Dhaka has not only strained relations […]
Fall of Damascus By: M Alam Brohi on December 15, 2024Should it be called the fall of Damascus, or the toppling of a decades-long ruthless autocracy, or the opening of wanton balkanization of a vanquished Muslim country by the real victors clawing away parts of it in a neo-imperial game. Iran’s road to Levant would end at the borders of Iraq; Israel has already traversed […]
Will “They” Let Trump Hold Office? By: M Bilal Hamza on December 15, 2024With elections over, Mr. Trump is set to be sworn into office two weeks later, on Jan. 20–after completing a two-month transition period as president-elect before being inaugurated–while Congress is scheduled to meet on January 6, 2025, to count the Electoral College results. I don’t know if this info makes sense at this point, as […]
The Global Wealth Divide By: Jawad Saleem on December 14, 2024In a world defined by towering skyscrapers, cutting-edge technology, and global connectivity, the stark reality of money disparity remains a bitter truth. The gap between the rich and the poor has widened into an unbridgeable chasm, creating a dystopian divide where a privileged few amass unimaginable wealth while billions struggle to meet their basic needs. […]
The Propaganda Battlefield By: Rakhshanda Mehtab on December 14, 2024Social media has become an important phenomenon that appeals to a wide audience, especially youth. Many users find it to be a compelling platform because of its capacity to offer rapid access to information, enhance interpersonal interactions, and foster relationships and enterprises. However, people with malicious intent, such as terrorists and criminals, might abuse social […]
Autonomous Weapons in Warfare By: Dawood Sardar on December 14, 2024“When I came to you with those calculations we thought we might start a chain reaction that would destroy the entire world, I believe we did”. The above-mentioned quote is from the multiple Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer in which the lead character Dr Robert J Oppenheimer is talking to Einstein about the invention of the nuclear […]
Afghanistan: Nest for TTP By: Javed Iqbal on December 14, 2024Afghan Taliban’s reluctance to act against TTP and other terrorist outfits despite irrefutable evidence of terrorism has put the security of the entire region and Pakistan at stake. Their non-cooperative attitude underscores the persistent challenges of countering terrorism in a region marked by instability and distrust. Since the withdrawal of US forces, Pakistan has been […]
The Shattered Mosaic of Syria By: Syed Atiq ul Hassan on December 12, 2024Syria, a land with a deeply entrenched history of cultural diversity, has long been a nexus of civilizations, empires, and conflict. What we witness today, marked by profound division and strife, is not unprecedented in its historical narrative. From ancient times, Syria has been home to a mosaic of ethnicities, religions, and languages, shaping its […]
Price of Prestige By: Dr Nasir Khan on December 12, 2024The ‘middle class’ is one of the most commonly used terms in society. Despite its frequent use there is, however, no consensus on what the term exactly implies and its meaning remains ambiguous depending primarily on the context in which it is used. It is viewed as the class that is between, and separates, the […]