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Why Party Manifestos Disappear After Election Day

Pakistan's political arena presents a striking paradox: electoral outcomes rarely depend on competence in governance or policy track records. Candidates face little pressure to show…

Areebah Umer Areebah Umer 3 Min Read

Is Authenticity Overrated?

Sheathed are the universe and the world beyond, as the faded stars glitter in the moonlight. The white satin souls are draped in musky colours…

Rameen Shehryar Rameen Shehryar 6 Min Read

Faith and Rationality: Beyond a False Choice

Why Human Judgment Is Not About Choosing Between Faith and Reason One of the most common assumptions about faith and rationality is that they cannot…

Hajra Zaman Hajra Zaman 4 Min Read

Six Militants Killed, Two Soldiers Martyred in DI Khan Intelligence-Based Operation: ISPR

Security forces killed six suspected militants during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district, while two Pakistani…

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PM Shehbaz Announces Distribution of 500,000 Chromebooks to Students Over Two Years

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Sunday that the federal government would distribute 500,000 Chromebooks to students across Pakistan over…

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NCCIA Uncovers International Child Sexual Abuse Network, Arrests Father Accused of Exploiting Own Children

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has uncovered an international network involved in producing and distributing child sexual abuse…

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No Trees Will Be Cut During Islamabad’s F-9 Park Upgrade, Mohsin Naqvi Assures Residents

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured Islamabad residents that the planned redevelopment of F-9 Park will not involve cutting down…

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“Aubade” — Philip Larkin

I work all day, and get half-drunk at night. Waking at four to soundless…

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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…

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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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Museumification of Everyday Life

  How much of your life is your own? Is…

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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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