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 campus, where my father taught chemistry and later became Principal of FC College. We were four siblings. I had a
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 othering, polarisation, political paranoia, suppression of dissent, pseudo-nationalism, and xenophobic activism. These behaviours, although always questionable on rational grounds, constitute
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 return to their home country with the prospect of working a job worthy of their qualifications, they find that this
“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.” These were the words of a Friday sermon I attended one week after the war. As the dust of the
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 the law demands it—even if it causes political upheaval. Importance: This maxim underscores the integrity of the legal system: justice
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 بتاؤ وہ کہاں ہیں کہ جنہیں ناز بہت اپنے تئیں تھا آج سوئے ہیں تہ خاک نہ جانے یہاں کتنے
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 ground only of race, religion, caste, sex, residence or place of birth. The State may impose reasonable restrictions in 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 choice who love in doorways coming and going in the hours between dawns looking inward and outward at once before
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 getting stuck in a loophole of financial dependence. I was having trouble focusing, and that’s when it occurred to me
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 of a drone strike on common sense. It has been conveniently framed as a leap towards much-needed financial sovereignty and
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 face of a growing aesthetic that packages environmentalism as spiritual self-care. It’s soothing. But it’s not resistance. It’s not ecofeminism.
“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 Society (1989), directed by Peter Weir and written by Tom Schulman) Our society burns away the soft children like sandpaper on
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 – for what lies ahead. Do you remember a time when wonder was your constant best friend, and the world
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 than a ceremonial visit. Pakistan’s military has long been the centre of power in the country. It dominates not only
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 Egyptian Air Force bases. The Israelis then returned to their own bases, refuelled, rearmed, and launched a second round of
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 the world’s view of municipal governance and inspire copycat movements worldwide. Even the potholes have politics in New York. However,
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 where I was supposed to be all day, more so than any other day. Recalling Eid mornings spent at my
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 under the pretence of patriotism, and Instagram Reels with nationalist EDM music in the background, Pakistan’s culture is not evolving;
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 sure it is what I want. When I am quiet at my cooking I feel it looking, I feel it
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 یار کہ مل جائے گی کہیں نہ کہیں فلک کے دشت میں تاروں کی آخری منزل کہیں تو ہوگا شب
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 by law. Meaning: Article 25A makes education a fundamental right for every child between the ages of 5 and 16.
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 (mens rea) must be present. Example: Accidentally damaging someone’s property without any intent usually isn’t a crime—it may be a
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 unionise and retrieve control of the future they were so systematically being sidelined from. As Faiz inhabited the streets and
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 formative experiences, unspeakable crimes, and his belief in justice—not just as a system, but as a legacy. Q: Could you
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, and the United Arab Emirates. Accompanied by a Republican delegation and several prominent business leaders, including senior adviser Elon Musk,
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 without being allowed to explain their side, it’s a breach of natural justice. Importance: This principle safeguards fairness by ensuring
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 alone. Nothing in this Article prevents the State from making special provisions for the protection of women and children. Meaning:
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 سرحد پر روح تعمیر زخم کھاتی ہے کھیت اپنے جلیں کہ اوروں کے زیست فاقوں سے تلملاتی ہے ٹینک آگے
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 their lady horse swagger, after winning. Ears up, girls, ears up! But mainly, let’s be honest, I like that they’re
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 for a public purpose and with compensation as determined by law. Nothing in this article prevents the state from imposing
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. Example: A government official cannot decide on a dispute involving their own business—it would be a clear conflict of interest.
If the hope of giving is to love the living, the giver risks madness in the act of giving. Some such lesson I seemed to see in the faces that surrounded me. Needy and blind, unhopeful, unlifted, what gift would give them the gift to be gifted? The
