The spell that spaces cast…Rafia Zakaria
WHEN the Catholic armies entered the city of Granada in Spain in the late 15th century, they also took over Alhambra, the palace-fortress complex whose construction had started in 1238 … Read More
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18th Speakers’ Conference: Strengthening Parliamentary Excellence……. Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal
Consultation, or Shura, is a deeply rooted principle in Islamic teachings that embodies the democratic essence of collective decision-making. It emphasizes seeking collective wisdom, ensuring justice, and fostering unity. The … Read More
Rethink the university…By Dr Nasir Iqbal
The concept of a university in Pakistan has long been misunderstood and misapplied, reduced to a model that prioritises physical expansion and quantity over quality. Across the country, university leadership … Read More
Kurram’s path to peace…By Barrister Dr Mohd Ali Saif
Kurram, a district nestled at the strategic crossroads of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and key tribal territories, has been embroiled in land disputes and tribal conflicts for decades. The roots of these … Read More
How to solve the leadership crisis…By Sumreen Fatima
Poor countries are poor because those who have power make choices that create poverty.” This profound wisdom from Daron Acemoglu –recent Nobel laureate (October 2024) in economics and co-author of … Read More
Can the wounds of 1971 be healed?… Dr Moonis Ahmar
Pakistan became the first post-colonial state to disintegrate – in 1971. However, the wounds from the Dhaka debacle are still in the healing process. Seldom in human history did a … Read More
Consumables and collaborations… Muhammad Hamid Zaman
I have had the privilege of working with remarkable scientists and engineers at multiple universities in Pakistan. They are driven by the same questions that motivate a large number of … Read More
Lessons from the APS massacre… Saira Samo
On this frightful day, December 16, 2014, the nation was shattered by the brutal attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar. The massacre, which claimed the lives of … Read More
Abuse in school…Kishwar Enam
WE were conducting our regular health check-ups at a government school in Machhar Colony, Lyari, when two students arrived at the door of their class. The girl was around 10 … Read More
Impact on economy…Ajaz Ahmed
THE damage from climate change-induced natural disasters to property, businesses, and critical infrastructure is evident worldwide. However, understanding climate change impacts on the output of economies is vital to developing … Read More