Education
Lessons Before Lockdown
Over ten years ago, my parents decided to homeschool me. One day, when I was in 1st Grade, I told them I did not want to go to school anymore.
Hasan Ajmal
June 24, 2025
8:54 pm
Over ten years ago, my parents decided to homeschool me. One day, when I was in 1st Grade, I told them I did not want to go to school anymore.
In a shocking incident reported from a desi dinner event, a girl refused the mere suggestion of perhaps considering getting whitening injections to lighten her complexion for potential suitors, leaving
You have probably read in the headlines, “US imposes sanctions on Russia”, but are sanctions a good tool to sway the actions of a nation? Sanctions are measures imposed by
There’s something oddly familiar about the opulence of Bridgerton—its pearl-laced corsets, the lilac light of dusk on Regency balconies, its curated fantasy of love, longing, and empire. It doesn’t mirror
These past days have been very tough for me. I just started a new job as a doctor in a government hospital; this meant spending many night shifts alone. I
The Politics of the Female Image Across borders, regimes and ideologies, one figure keeps reappearing: the woman. Not just as a citizen, but as a symbol, a story, a stage.
“Whoever stays until the end will tell the story.” – Dr Mahmud Abu Nujaila As the world enters 2025, the era of AI unleashes itself to its fullest. The very
As of late, the radical chic influencer community have been doing everything they can for the betterment of the country. One might even say that Pakistan owes a lot more
The thin, often indistinct boundary between dissent and deviance in Pakistan’s political landscape is a complex, emotionally charged terrain. At their core lies a joint aim to challenge authority and
As the use of streaming platforms spreads across the globe, so does a recurring theme in series and movie productions: works of global prestige. Netflix is one such example, as
Isn’t it usually those extra windy nights, when even the most thick-skinned feel like a waterless well? Everybody experiences discrete episodes of feeling out of place, but there are just
I did not inherit his green eyes. But I carry his patience— tucked beneath my tongue like a clove. His quiet, his stillness, the way he folds a newspaper like
The Freedom Flotilla’s Madleen, a boat named after Palestinian fisherwoman Madleen Culab, set sail from Sicily, Italy, on June 1, 2025, to break Israel’s illegal, months-long siege on Gaza. The
I wrote pages last night with utmost neutrality on the Israel-Iran conflict. And failed. How can I be neutral if the whole world isn’t? You cannot show me a single
It starts as a slow trickle crawling up your spine—each sharp nail leaving a trail of guilt running down your back, like your very existence is a sin. You feel
Shortly after sunrise, we received the news that we had expected yet dreaded for the past few days. I was hit with denial, which turned into shock and distress as
With the advent of social media in the past few decades, it has increasingly become a huge part of our lives. One that is almost parasitic in nature: we feed
When the state forgets to listen, others begin to speak. Broken roads, empty clinics and unheard voices tear holes in the social fabric. To solve this, insurgents rise. Not with
Andrew John Hozier-Byrne is an emerging Irish musician who has taken the industry by storm. From Take Me to Church to Too Sweet, he has captured audiences of every age
On June 10, 2025, Pakistan’s newly announced federal budget was presented as a framework for economic recovery. Instead, it has left the country staring at a cold truth: this is
“Carbon footprint” is a big word for a third grader. When he comes home from school with an assignment to write a 200-word essay on tree plantation, he quickly types
That quote by the author Gerald Seymour captures the essence of what has unfolded in Palestine over the past two years and how the media has chosen to portray it.
After the recent drama at the Divided Nations Insecurity Council, where the President of Victimvale became enraged after the Leader of Nuribia left the summit as the former called for
When a sophomore from Karachi arrived at her college in Florida last fall, it felt like stepping into achievement — a promise finally fulfilled. But the reminder of the U.S.
The communist movement in Pakistan was not always underground. There was a time when Karachi echoed with the slogans of the Communist Party of Pakistan (CPP), and the streets of
The immigration debate in America is not really about immigration. It’s about fear, power, and a national identity crisis. The anti-immigrant playbook might have a fresh coat of paint, but
Meaning: The law of retaliation — an eye for an eye. Explanation: This ancient principle of justice demands that punishment mirrors the offence in severity. Example: In modern law, this
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at
یہ گلیوں کے آوارہ بے کار کتے کہ بخشا گیا جن کو ذوق گدائی زمانے کی پھٹکار سرمایہ ان کا جہاں بھر کی دھتکار ان کی کمائی نہ آرام شب
Provision: Principles of Policy: Responsibility of the State The principles set out in this Chapter (Principles of Policy) shall be observed by the State in the governance of Pakistan. It
اور سب بھول گئے حرف صداقت لکھنا رہ گیا کام ہمارا ہی بغاوت لکھنا لاکھ کہتے رہیں ظلمت کو نہ ظلمت لکھنا ہم نے سیکھا نہیں پیارے بہ اجازت لکھنا
no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark you only run for the border when you see the whole city running as well your neighbors running
Provision: Preservation of Language, Script and Culture Any section of citizens having a distinct language, script or culture shall have the right to preserve and promote the same, and subject
Meaning: The thing speaks for itself. Explanation: In some cases, the mere facts imply negligence, even without direct proof. Example: A patient finds a surgical tool left inside them after
“Nina, when would I be able to fly?” my six-year-old brother asked me longingly. He walked beside me as we took our usual path to the school—well, not an actual
While the world pours billions into community centres, counsellors, and cutting-edge communication, Pakistan relies on a far more efficient force: the Aunties. With sharp judgment, floral shawls, and a sixth
Edward Said once wrote that exile is not just about separation, but the way it sharpens memory. To love Pakistan, then, is to live in a constant state of exile,
Provision: Safeguard Against Discrimination in Services No citizen otherwise qualified for appointment in the service of Pakistan shall be discriminated against in respect of any such appointment on the ground
Meaning: Where there is a right, there is a remedy. Explanation: If your legal right is violated, the law must offer a solution or compensation. Example: If a landlord unlawfully
JT: Tell us a little about your childhood in Pakistan—what it was like and the memories that stayed with you. James A. Tebbe: I grew up on the Gordon College
Traitors’ trade stems from the vast capital of political economy, which is run by a certain political climate characterised by sets of political behaviours. These include hate politics, politics of
SAT, IELTS, visa requirements and an absolutely draining university application experience later, one earns a ticket to a seemingly more promising future. When those difficult four years pass and students
“God made us victorious because we named our military operation Bunyan al-Marsoos after a Quranic verse. The victory of our armed forces against India is the victory of the whole Muslim world.”
Meaning: Let justice be done though the heavens fall. Explanation: Justice must be served, no matter how great the consequences. Example: A judge must rule against the government if
تم سے پہلے وہ جو اک شخص یہاں تخت نشیں تھا اس کو بھی اپنے خدا ہونے پہ اتنا ہی یقیں تھا کوئی ٹھہرا ہو جو لوگوں کے مقابل تو
Provision: Non-discrimination in Respect of Access to Public Places In respect of access to places of public entertainment or resort, there shall be no discrimination against any citizen on the
For those of us who live at the shoreline standing upon the constant edges of decision crucial and alone for those of us who cannot indulge the passing dreams of
Life started to get scary as I got acquainted with the wonders of adulting. University applications, internships, emotional responsibilities, piles of coursework, and the constant fear of falling behind or
Ours is a nation where the rupee depreciates faster than public trust. In this view, Pakistan’s unveiling of its first government-led strategic Bitcoin reserve has landed with all the subtlety
Instagram loves a green girl. You know the type—earthy vibes, compost chic, yoga on reclaimed wood decks, and maybe a selfie next to a tree she “just planted”. She’s the
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race…” — John Keating, played by Robin Williams in Dead Poets
A Flashback Buckle up, fellow dreamers, as we embark on a journey into the glistening depths of memory. A gentle reminder: you may feel a longing – even an ache
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, is visiting Washington DC to attend the 250th anniversary celebrations of the US Army on 14 June 2025. This is more
On 5 June 1967, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) took off from airbases in the south of the country, flew to Egypt via a radar-evading flight path, and struck several
Zohran Mamdani’s run for mayor is about more than New York City. It’s about who belongs in the world’s city — and who does not. His potential victory could reshape
On the morning of June 7th, the day of Eid al-Azha, I woke up around the time of the Eid prayer and marched straight to the kitchen, because that was
In 2025, Pakistani pop culture is a shiny version of softcore propaganda with a glossy finish. From hijabis posting lip syncs to trap songs, ISPR-funded web series going viral, surveillance
What is this, behind this veil, is it ugly, is it beautiful? It is shimmering, has it breasts, has it edges? I am sure it is unique, I am
یہ داغ داغ اجالا یہ شب گزیدہ سحر وہ انتظار تھا جس کا یہ وہ سحر تو نہیں یہ وہ سحر تو نہیں جس کی آرزو لے کر چلے تھے
Provision: Right to Education The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in such manner as may be determined
Meaning: The act does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty. Explanation: To be criminally liable, both a wrongful act (actus reus) and a guilty mind
In 2018, a group of young students in Lahore gathered to organise the Students Solidarity March. They were loud, earnest, and poetic in the way they demanded the right to
In a career spanning insurgency zones, high-profile investigations, and the complexities of Punjab’s criminal landscape, DIG Imran Kishwar has learned to lead with perseverance. In this candid conversation, he recounts
From 13 to 16 May 2025, Donald J. Trump, the 47th President of the United States, undertook his first major international tour of his second term, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar,
Audi Alteram Partem Meaning: Hear the other side. Explanation: No one should be judged without being given a fair chance to present their case. Example: If an employee is dismissed
Provision: Equality of Citizens All citizens are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection of the law. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex
خون اپنا ہو یا پرایا ہو نسل آدم كا خون ہے آخر جنگ مشرق میں ہو کہ مغرب میں امن عالم كا خون ہے آخر بم گھروں پر گریں کہ
I like the lady horses best, how they make it all look easy, like running 40 miles per hour is as fun as taking a nap, or grass. I like
Provision: Protection of Property Rights No person shall be deprived of their property save in accordance with the law. No property shall be compulsorily acquired or taken possession of except
Meaning No one should be a judge in their own cause. Explanation A person cannot preside over a matter in which they have a personal interest, as it compromises impartiality.
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