Anthropogenic activity has increased carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere to unprecedented levels; approximately 414 parts per million just last year. Fossil fuel consumption for electricity, transport, heating and industry contributes 3.7 gigatons of CO2 annually. Consequently, global warming devastates our climate, demonstrated recently by heat waves in Europe and flooding in South Asia. […]
Op-Ed
Growing Indo-Bangla Security Ties
India and Bangladesh have a long history of working together, dating back to the 1971 Liberation War. High-level discussions between Service Chiefs, the annual defence dialogues led by the defence secretary, tri-service discussions, and staff meetings specialized to each service are all examples of the defence side’s active engagement. On August 28 this year, India […]
Choosing Darkness over Electricity
The nation is on the edge of turmoil. Unlike those who were part of the disgraceful events on May 9th and come from wealthy backgrounds, the current protestors taking to the streets nationwide belong to a segment that has little to lose. Even if they face punishment or imprisonment, their circumstances are such that they […]
Challenges Before the Interim Government
Pakistan is in the hands of the interim government (called the caretaker government). Days assigned to it constitutionally are ninety. Nevertheless, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced to consume four months for the delimitation of electoral constituencies. By the constitutional mandate, the ECP can declare a growth in the number of voters in […]
Understanding Social Media’s Addiction
Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives. Among these platforms, Snapchat has emerged as one of the most popular and trending apps, especially among students. While social media can have its advantages, such as connecting people and sharing experiences, it’s important to address the growing concern of Snapchat addiction among […]
No Freedom Without Economic Independence
“What freeman knoweth freedom? Never he Whose father’s father through long lives have reigned O’er kingdoms which mere heritage attained. Though from his youth to age he roam as free” (Helen Hunt Jackson) The marvellous words of the American activist & poetess stand true to this day, even though she wrote this in a […]
Beyond Tragedy: The Trauma of Second Victimization
“Can someone make a drama on my life? Why did I not die before reliving this?” Her words carry a heavy weight, a plea for comfort in a world that fails to comprehend her suffering. The ordeal, a haunting second victimization, is a stark reminder of her robbed agency – a cruel reflection of how […]
Combating Child Domestic Labour
The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children, says Nelson Mandela. Taking this very popular saying into account, where we stand today is profoundly troubling, to say the least. Pakistan is home to approximately 22.8 million out-of-school children. Similarly, the UN report, released in June this year, noted that […]
Essence of India–US Relations
Washington and New Delhi share common interests and preferences, however, their values do not align. The common ideals between India and the United States have lost their influence. The White House is constantly vexed by India’s efforts to advance illiberal goals overseas, driven by Hindu nationalism at home and conflicting with liberal ethics. India has, […]
World Water Week
Water is universally known to be synonymous with life. But negligence and ignorant attitude towards this blessing of God hae resulted in its acute shortage and contamination. The UN held a conference in Stockholm, Sweden, under the theme of World Water Week. The motto was Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a water-wise world. This […]