The Dawn of Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Era By: Hadia Zaid on October 5, 2024Pakistan is undergoing a significant transformation in its energy sector, driven by the urgent need to move away from expensive, imported fossil fuels and toward a more sustainable and cost-effective energy mix. This shift is evident through various initiatives that harness the country’s renewable energy potential, marking the beginning of a promising new era. For […]
The Vicious Nexus By: Omay Aimen on October 5, 2024An incident that began as a minor dispute on July 7th, 2024 turned into a tragedy that would have ramifications throughout Pakistan’s socio-political landscape. The stabbing of Gilaman Wazir, a respected figure in the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), by a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporter, Azad Dawar, resulted in Gilaman’s death on 11th July, setting off […]
Is Democracy a Mirage in Kashmir? By: Rakhshanda Mehtab on October 5, 2024The election phase of the state assembly elections in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) has been completed on 1st October. However, this event is shrouded in controversy and skepticism. These elections happened five years after the BJP government took direct control of the region by suspending the state legislature. This move has raised questions […]
By From Casablanca to New York By: Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai on October 4, 2024I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to address the ‘OIC Contact Group Meeting on Kashmir’ here at the UN headquarters in New York. The nation of Kashmir would like to express its appreciation to the member states of the Contact Group and in particular to His Excellency, the Secretary-General for expressing an intense desire […]
Tech Paradox: AI and Human Nature By: Afnan Wasif on October 4, 2024In recent years, the discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a fever pitch, with opinions sharply divided over whether it is a dangerous force or a beneficial innovation. To grapple with this dilemma, one must first delve into the complexities of human nature, our historical precedents, and the duality inherent in all technological advancements […]
Dual Nature of Humanity By: Mehreen Ali on October 4, 2024What makes a person abandon compassion and embrace brutality? This question has haunted humanity for centuries, and in places like Pakistan, where terrorism has cast a long shadow, it’s a question that hits close to home. What drives individuals to commit such heinous acts? While the answer is not straightforward, it’s clear that a mix […]
Living the Age of Miscommunication By: Dr. Zia Ahmed on October 4, 2024Harari, in his world-famous book ‘Sapiens’, opines that human beings made a strong and well-connected community because they could communicate with each true and right with an added benefit of doing so face to face. It was their power of speech that set them apart from other species and placed them at the highest mark […]
From Swat to Sports By: Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal on October 4, 2024In recent days, Pakistan once again found itself in the crosshairs of a conspiracy aimed at undermining its image on the global stage. This time, the target was diplomats visiting the beautiful region of Swat, an area that has recovered admirably from years of conflict and terror. However, in a disturbing attempt to destabilize Pakistan’s […]
Revitalizing Community Markets (Part II) By: Hadia Batool on October 2, 2024In August 2024, the Free Home Delivery initiative was launched as part of PMBMC’s broader mission to provide essential commodities to the public at prices lower than government-notified rates, directly at their doorstep. This flagship program marks a significant leap into the digital age, bringing unparalleled convenience to customers across Punjab through a dedicated mobile […]
Divide and Confrontation Among SC Judges By: Malik Muhammad Ashraf on October 2, 2024Regrettably, there are no two opinions about the fact that we have become an extremely polarized society. It is a permeating reality in all spheres of national life. Thanks to the policies of self-aggrandizement pursued by our politicians. The intensity of the problem can be gauged from the fact that even the higher judiciary has […]