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The Philosophy of Failure

To live is to take steps, and to take steps includes falling to the ground — whether through physical misstep, sensory overload, or environmental hurdles.…

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Kim Jong Un

A rumor about North Korean President Kim Jong Un's sudden sickness jolted the world. In America, although Christians know well that anybody found with the…

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Why the World Is Building Walls Again

The prevalence of state sovereignty is embedded in the ideology that fuels governments and their citizens to draw physical and metaphorical boundaries around themselves. Although…

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Pakistan Cuts Petrol Price by Rs3.19, Raises Diesel by Rs2.25 as JI Demands Tax Relief

The federal government on Tuesday reduced the price of petrol by Rs3.19 per litre while increasing the price of high-speed…

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Women Assault Suspect in Karachi Court Over Alleged Theft of 59 Mobile Phones During Fake Job Interviews

A man accused of stealing mobile phones from 59 women after luring them to a farmhouse in Karachi's Gadap area…

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PM Chromebook Scheme 2026: Eligibility Criteria and Provincial Quotas Explained

  ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced plans to distribute 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks to high-achieving Grade 9 students across Pakistan…

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Pakistan Railways Directs Private Train Operators to Honour Passes, Concession Cards

  LAHORE: Pakistan Railways on Tuesday directed private companies operating outsourced trains to honour railway passes, privilege ticket orders (PTOs)…

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Poem of the Day

The Laughing Heart” — Charles Bukowski

  your life is your life don't let it be clubbed into dank submission.…

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Book Reviews

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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A keen observer of the world and its contradictions, Saleha Nabeel is an undergraduate student majoring in psychology. Publishing as a beginner at Jarida, her…

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FIA Detains 258 Foreigners in Islamabad ‘Scam Call Centre’ Raid

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has detained 258 foreign nationals, including 40…

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A 48-year-old man has been arrested in the US state of Utah…

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Prime Suspect in Muntaha Zahra Murder Case Killed in Exchange of Gunfire

The prime suspect in the alleged rape and murder of seven-year-old Muntaha…

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“The Summer Day” — Mary Oliver

Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear?…

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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…

Anasha Khan Anasha Khan 5 Min Read

Pakistan’s Missing Generation of Experts

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

Atika Ibrahim Atika Ibrahim 6 Min Read

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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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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The Crisis of Pakistan’s Examination System: A Death of Individuality

Head filled with pressure, rooms in a mess, study tables…

Misbah Bibi Misbah Bibi 8 Min Read

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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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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Stop Calling Every Setback a “Conspiracy”

Like any other developing country, Pakistan faces many challenges, including economic failure,…

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We need to talk about AI anxiety, really, not hysterically

A nascent concept, whether a technology, product or service, inherently receives two…

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Beyond Blame: Psychosis, Accountability, and the Vulnerable Human Mind

It has been a struggle for me to understand postpartum psychosis, particularly…

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Can Lahore’s Schools Breathe Through Another Smog Season?

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