Disaster Rising on August 30, 2022We, as a nation, have not recovered from the events of 2020 when the pandemic and the lockdown reshaped our lives. Nearly every citizen of Pakistan knew of someone from his/her circle of friends or family who lost their life because of Covid-19. The year 2021 was not as damaging as 2020, but the few […]
Space travel in science fiction on August 22, 2022The concept of space travel has been fantasised by writers for eons. They have been speculating on a theory that allows humans to cover large distances in space. The idea is to explore new worlds and strange people that may live in undiscovered areas. The first such account of space travel in literature dates back […]
Iconic characters who were done right by writers on July 30, 2022Literature is the perceptions of the writers blended with the aspirations of the readers. There is nothing more interesting than reading the characters journey through the words of the author. Authors are magicians, to say the least. Weaving a story with words and adding their creative insights they create a world like no other. Their […]
The City of the Future on July 30, 2022Saudi Arabia is planning to add an element of science fiction in its innovative city, Neom. It will include a linear smart city, The Line – an architectural wonder like no other. The Line will be a one-building city having space for nine-million people. The structure will be composed of two parallel walls stretching nearly […]
For or Against? on July 26, 2022The political, social, and economic status of Pakistan has always remained in flux. Seldom have we witnessed all three areas flourishing at the same time. If the political state has been in a turbulent condition – moving between democracy and dictatorship – the socio-economic fabric, too, has remained unsteady to say the least. Good governance […]
National Education Agenda on July 19, 2022Pakistan will turn 75 this August. During these seven-and-a-half decades of its existence, Pakistan has witnessed oppression from external factors, internal instability, democratic chaos, and financial ruckus, and became a part of various conflicts and wars. Truth be told, the country never got a chance to relinquish its past and look ahead into the future. […]
Chomsky’s thoughts about the future on July 18, 2022Noam Chomsky has been writing, discussing, and deliberating about the political and economic issues and challenges our world is facing. His book, ‘Making the Future: Occupations, Interventions, Empire and Resistance’, is a collection of his essays that delve into the global geopolitical and social fabric. He does so with his fine attention to detail backed […]
Japan’s Tragedy on July 15, 2022The assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is a moment of concern for the safety and security of world leaders – those who are in government and those who have served. Video footage of the assassination shows how easily the assailant attacked Abe while he was addressing a public gathering. The ballistic briefcase […]
Memorable characters from literature on July 13, 2022Literary critics and readers alike give weightage to the author’s characters. These characters keep the story moving forward. The plot may be strong enough to be compelling, but a character’s action builds the narrative until the climax and resolution are achieved. There is no denying that a weak character may bring down the tone and […]
Fallout of the Russian Invasion on July 7, 2022The current crisis in Ukraine following Russia’s attack will have consequences that will haunt the region in the years to come. The crisis that has turned into a humanitarian emergency has also questioned the future of global security. With connected borders and a supply chain of various sectors linked with other countries in the region […]