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Soft Power of Pakistan: Influence Beyond Politics

In the contemporary world, hard power alone does not determine the global influence of a nation; rather, a complex array of non-military factors shapes international…

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Pakistan Keeps Building Hospitals. Is It Doing Enough to Prevent People From Needing Them?

A hospital saves a life, but preventing a disease could save it further. The former is essential in Pakistan, where the health sector bears a…

Sidra Babar Sidra Babar 6 Min Read

Who Actually Writes the Budget?

The Annual Fiscal Statement — or, in layman's terms, the annual budget — is one of the most critical instruments at a government's disposal to…

Tehreem Ali Tehreem Ali 4 Min Read

Lahore High Court Acquits Man Serving Life Sentence After Finding Police Planted Drugs

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has acquitted a man sentenced to life imprisonment in a narcotics case after concluding that…

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Dry Weather Forecast Across Pakistan as Northern Regions Brace for Cold Nights

Dry Weather Forecast Across Pakistan as Northern Regions Brace for Cold Nights The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast predominantly…

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Bilawal Urges Federal Government to Prioritise Economic Challenges Over Political Confrontations

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the federal government to pursue dialogue with political and provincial…

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Soft Power of Pakistan: Influence Beyond Politics

In the contemporary world, hard power alone does not determine the global influence of a nation; rather, a complex array…

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Poem of the Day

One Art — Elizabeth Bishop

The art of losing isn’t hard to master; so many things seem filled with…

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A Review of Elif Shafak’s 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World

10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World is a book consisting of three parts…

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Empathy, love, and creative soberness carve the soul of Rameen—a microbiologist, orator, debater, and writer. As one of Pakistan’s premier debaters, Rameen possesses a profound…

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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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Summa Ratio Est Quae Pro Religione Facit

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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Blackouts and Ballots

The fan slows first. One second it’s pushing hot air around the…

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Pakistan’s Missing Generation of Experts

Our television panels expose a huge structural failure in how discourse surrounding…

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The Opposition Without Elections: What Happens When Political Competition Narrows

On the morning of February 8, 2024, Pakistanis went to vote in…

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The Attention Election: Winning Voters in a Distracted Age

As attention spans continue to worsen over time, with the average human…

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Why Pakistani Children Are Not Reading, and Whose Fault Is That?

Pakistan's reading crisis is not about children's lack of interest.…

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Can Lahore’s Schools Breathe Through Another Smog Season?

The windows close. Outdoor practice disappears from the timetable. A…

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School Completes Syllabus, Curiosity Suspended Until Next Term

Congratulations, Students! We are on the bulletin: ViewPress School has…

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The Unspoken Hierarchy Among University Students

I have interviewed a few students from various renowned elite…

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Is Authenticity Overrated?

Sheathed are the universe and the world beyond, as the…

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Can Pakistani Museums Stay Relevant?

Museums are places where artefacts, illustrations, and other forms of…

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The Changing Grammar of Pakistani Weddings

Every year, Pakistanis spend millions on their weddings. Anything that…

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A Field Guide to Surviving Your Cousin’s Mehndi as an Introvert

Warning: Somewhere between the entrance and the buffet table lies a…

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The TikTokification of Protest in Pakistan

In recent times, Pakistan has become a permanent abode to…

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Israel Election 2026

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The Ethics of Being Constantly Reachable

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The Future Status of the Strait of Hormuz

The future status of the Strait of Hormuz is still uncertain, following…

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The Indus River Will Become a Seasonal Stream by 2050

As glaciers melt due to rising global temperatures, the Indus River is…

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Pakistan Keeps Building Hospitals. Is It Doing Enough to Prevent People From Needing Them?

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