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Separate Electorates Are Not What Christians in Pakistan Need

The question of separate electorates for minorities periodically resurfaces in Pakistan’s political discourse. While it is often presented as a means to protect minority rights,…

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Gen. Duke – Gone Too Soon?

What if I told you there was a racehorse so dominant in 1957 that he defeated the legendary Bold Ruler not once, but three times……

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Appreciation for Administrative Action and a Personal Representation

Respected Chief Minister, I wish to express my appreciation for your recent direct involvement in the inquiry concerning the tragic incident of a woman’s death.…

Rev. Javed Yousaf Rev. Javed Yousaf 3 Min Read

PECA And The Politics Of Dissent

A case where the jury is determined before the trial — this is the kind of prosecution held against a…

Shamama Khizer 5 Min Read

The Smallest Coffins Weigh The Heaviest

December 16: The Day the School Bell Never Rang Again There are days that carve themselves into a nation’s memory…

Umaima Shakir 7 Min Read

11-11 Sales on Brands in Pakistan

11-11 Sales are beginning to be seen everywhere. Sales on goods are ranging from around 8% off for shoes, to…

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The Environmental Cost of Pakistan’s Textile Boom

Pakistan's Textile Boom: You probably own a lawn suit. Maybe two. Maybe your entire cupboard is secretly a shrine to…

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I was introduced to Awais Khan through Asif Nawaz’s (author of The Pilgrims) social…

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Punjab Bar Council Election Result Update 1 November 2025

The Punjab Bar Council elections started at 9:00 AM today and are…

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23 September Public Holiday in Pakistan: On 23 September, Pakistan accepted a…

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Why Climate Action Fails in Pakistan

Why Climate Action Fails in Pakistan: Despite contributing less than 1% of…

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From childhood’s hour I have not been As others were—I have not…

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I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said—“Two vast and…

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From Kashmir to Gaza The Shared Playbook of Hindutva and Zionism

Kashmir to Gaza: In May 2025, the world witnessed the most violent…

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Can You Be Revolutionary Without Being Online

Revolutionary Without Being Online: Gone are the days when resistance movements and…

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“Flooded Hopes, Forgotten People”: A Voice from Gilgit-Baltistan

Growing up in Gilgit-Baltistan has never been less than a privilege. Huge…

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How Lahore’s Riverbed Housing Schemes Engineered Their Own Demise

Riverbed Housing Schemes: With over 240 million in population, Pakistan is one…

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Necessitas Inducit Privilegium Quoad Jura Privata

Meaning: Necessity gives a privilege as to private rights. Explanation: Actions normally considered illegal may be excused when committed to prevent greater…

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Meaning: The best rule is that which advances religion. Explanation: Historically, laws were designed to uphold moral or religious principles in society.…

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The Real Crisis of Pakistan’s Democracy

In 2025, the political environment in Pakistan is loud and empty at…

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The Dam That Politics Drowned

There is a silence that comes when you have lost everything. A…

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A Politician’s Guide to Proving You’re Not Corrupt

Politician's Guide: Don't panic if you've ever faced accusations of corruption, as…

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Vatican’s Secret Diplomatic Empire

Vatican’s Secret Diplomatic Empire: Beneath the grandeur of St Peter’s Basilica, behind…

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Why Pakistan’s Best Minds Never Win the Nobel Prize

“Mubarak ho! beti/beta peda hoa hai.” For every parent, these…

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The Role of Materials in Aerospace Engineering

  Materials play an indispensable role in aerospace engineering, steering…

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Why Universities Must Lose Their Monopoly

When I started looking at universities, I got excited. I…

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The Silent Tragedy of Pakistan’s Ghost Schools

'Ghost school' refers to an educational institute that exists primarily…

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The Influencer Rishta: How Social Media is Revolutionizing the Marriage Market

At one point, marriages were made over tea in the…

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The Digital Baithak Vs. Neighbourhood Square

'Baithak' is a traditional South Asian term, and, as the…

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Main Character Syndrome: Loneliness in Drag

The internet told us to romanticise our lives, but what…

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The “Kitchen Cabinet” Crisis: Why Traditional Cooking is Skipping a Generation

It’s been a long day. You have just come back…

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Soundtrack of a City: How Urban Noise Became Cultural Identity

Every city has a sound that gives it away. You…

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When Headlines Replace Thought

Outrage has an allure. It comes quickly, feels righteous, and offers a…

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Smog, Screens, and the Lost Joy of Winter Break

Remembering the winter holidays of a few years back, with all their…

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The Death of Debate

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Why Have We Run Out of Empathy

Since the beginning of time, humans have connected with a common emotion…

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Patriotism in the Age of Doubt

Aditi, a young blogger in Mumbai, was scrolling through her feed when…

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Why My Local Kiryana Shop is Better Than Any Supermarket

This is a heartfelt note from a person whose heart has been…

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