Will Artificial Intelligence and human intelligence complement or rival each other? on April 15, 2021The day may not be too far away when we may be faced with the challenge of rivaling with Artificial Intelligence (AI). We Will be forced to determine if AI is help or hinderance?. A very large number of organizations and companies around the world are focusing on AI because it promises to transform the […]
Will our politics ever return to principles? on March 12, 2021It is most unfortunate that after the founding fathers Pakistan’s statecraft remained in the hands of those who practiced politics sans principles. That is why, no reform agenda could be implemented even after the passage of 73 years. The main aim of rulers has been to make short-term gains rather than acting in a manner […]
Rising trends in crime on September 8, 2020During the period between January-March 2020, there was a 200 per cent increase in crime against women, shows the statistics collected by Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) in its report titled: ‘Tracking Crimes against Humans in Pakistan’. August 26, 2020 newspapers highlighted the harrowing tale of a women lawyer adducted and abused in Okara (Punjab) […]
Healthy and clean living on August 25, 2020The prevalent unhealthy living environment with unmanaged waste, noise, polluted air and water has so much become a part of our life that we have reconciled to our fate. Throwing garbage at public places and creating noise through various means do not appear to be a crime or transgression. Although it is a crime under […]
A good teacher is like a candle, that consumes itself to light the way for others on August 9, 2020The relationship between teachers and students is said to be healthy and positive when the former imparts quality education and the latter acquires real learning. This can only happen if teachers’ immediacy, integrity, credibility, competence and classroom behaviour leave a lasting impression on the students even after twenty years of graduation. A good teacher is […]
Can fateful decisions change the course of history? on July 30, 2020“How could I be so stupid?” The late US President John F Kennedy asked after realizing how badly he had miscalculated when he approved the Bay of Pigs invasion – an attempt to topple the government of Fidel Castro in Cuba. Leaders are required to look into the future with a critical eye and make […]
Countering imminent threats to Pakistan’s security on June 19, 2020From its very birth, Pakistan has been facing perpetual threats to its independence and territorial integrity from its Eastern neighbour. In earlier years, Pakistan joined the US sponsored SouthEast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) and Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) to meet its security needs. Afterwards, we even shared our air bases with the US military. In […]