The facade of normalcy… Amna Hashmi
Kashmir, one of the most gorgeous places on Earth, has sadly become the most militarised area globally. The presence of Indian military forces in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir … Read More
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Can liberal conservatism survive the remaking of the right? We’ll soon find out …. Kenan Malik
onservatism, the late philosopher Roger Scruton wrote, emerged into the modern world as “a kind of ‘yes but…’” response to liberalism. Conservatives, he observed, believe, like liberals, in the importance … Read More
A society polarised – why?… Dr Muhammad Ali Ehsan
During this week I had an opportunity to do a podcast with Syed Muzammil Hussain Zaidi. A passionate young man with great potential, Zaidi not only has a lot of … Read More
Alarming messaging, terrorism and investment… Imtiaz Gul
With no care for caution and consequences, Pakistani officials have been involved in a self-defeating exercise for over a decade now. Ironic and tragic both. On the one hand, the … Read More
Digital eternity…Muna Khan
WEVE probably imagined some version of I wish I had the chance to tell [someone] how much I loved them before they died. I dont have such thoughts for my … Read More
Israel’s firepower won’t win it peace…Abbas Nasir
ISRAEL may have killed Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah but what the world thinks of its occupation of Palestine, continued genocide in Gaza and provocative military action against Lebanon was … Read More
Police command structure…Afzal Ali Shigri
TO accommodate the rapid expansion of Pakistans population, successive provincial governments increased the number of revenue districts. In line with this, the police force and administrative units at the district … Read More
Ethereum…Dr Farrukh Saleem
There are approximately 19.5 million Bitcoins in circulation, resulting in a total market capitalization of roughly $1.2 trillion. Next to Bitcoin is Ethereum (ETH), with approximately 120 million coins in … Read More
Culture in times of trouble…Ghazi Salahuddin
In an environment ridden with conflict and uncertainty, the Arts Council of Pakistan (in Karachi) is celebrating culture with an unprecedented show of artistic exuberance and creative excellence. What does … Read More
Let technology save the tax system…Ammar Habib Khan
An anaemic tax-to-GDP ratio is a reality that is reiterated time and again. Similarly, a distorted taxation structure that is regressive, and heavily penalizes the most vulnerable segments of society … Read More