Political deception and abuse of power on May 15, 2018Politics is often described as being aggressive, feisty, vibrant, vivacious, colourful, controversial, contentious, notorious, debatable, provocative, confrontational, all of that and more. It all depends on which side of the spectrum we stand, and there is a perspective, always. Ask millions of people what is wrong with Pakistan’s politics, and we will get millions of […]
The US’ withdrawal from nuclear deal with Iran on May 12, 2018US President Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from the nuclear agreement with Iran. According to the deal, Iran agreed to limit its sensitive nuclear activities and allowed international inspectors to enter in exchange for the removal of economic sanctions. The conflict between the US and Iran is not new. It has many dimensions […]
How the media controls the masses on April 27, 2018The ultimate objective of the media has become to control the minds of the masses ideologically. Media promotes ideologies that favour imperialism, capitalism, racism, sectarianism, sexism, militarism, authoritarian violence, vigilantism, and anti-working class antagonism. Ideological control is deliberately constructed by bourgeois and petit-bourgeois intellectuals, which then is propagated by the mass media (print, radio, television, […]
PEMRA is neglecting its role as watchdog on April 21, 2018Nothing has a greater effect on our lives in this era than science, finance and the media. The media is not just the fourth pillar — but also the backbone of any democratic society. This is because while the legislature makes the laws, the judiciary interprets it and the executive implements it, it is the […]
Neo-liberalism as an economic policy regime on April 15, 2018Neo-liberalism, first and foremost, is a theory of political economy that puts forward that it is better to advance the well-being of humans by liberating individuals entrepreneurial freedom and skills under the powerful institutional framework of private property, free market and free trade. For example, the state must guarantee the quality and integrity of the […]
What holds the Muslim world back? on April 10, 2018There was a time when Islamic Civilisation was considered to be the most advanced, tolerant, highly developed and progressive in the world. This was mainly because of their accomplishments in practically all the disciplines of knowledge. After 16th century AD, the situation changed radically. Learning and inquiry was no more the motto of the Muslims […]
The Muslim world today on April 7, 2018There was a time when Islamic civilization was considered to be the most advanced, tolerant, highly developed and progressive civilizations in the world. This was mainly because of their accomplishments in practically all disciplines of knowledge. The situation changed radically after the 16th century AD Learning and inquiry was no more the motto of the […]
Red tape: dynamics of corruption on April 4, 2018Red tapism refers to excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal rules that is considered redundant or bureaucratic and hinders or prevents action or decision-making. These redundant and unnecessary procedures lend credence to inefficient officials who take bribes for services that are supposed to be free. Red tape may be frustrating, but it sometimes provides […]
Education industry and private schools mafia on March 25, 2018The biggest curse the country has been facing for the last two decades is commercialization of education as 98 percent of private educational institutions are just minting money. One of the prime reasons that drift the students to private business oriented institutes is the degrading quality of the existing government or the aid institutions. The […]
Women: the real architects of a society on March 10, 2018When a day is dedicated to a group of people, it means that there is a reason that group needs to be recognised. Modern society has a big role to play in ensuring that every woman has access to quality education, that their fundamental human rights are respected, and in ending all forms of violence […]