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The Senate Nobody Understands

Existing as the upper house of Pakistan's bicameral parliament, the Senate — officially designated as the House of the Federation — aims to guarantee equal…

Tehreem Ali Tehreem Ali 3 Min Read

What It Actually Takes to Get a Disability Certificate in Pakistan

At eight in the morning, a narrow staircase is one of the many hurdles that stand between an applicant and a disability certificate in Pakistan.…

Zahra Ali Zahra Ali 6 Min Read

Why Pakistani Children Are Not Reading, and Whose Fault Is That?

Pakistan's reading crisis is not about children's lack of interest. It is the result of systemic neglect, policy failures, and a national failure to commit…

Ayesha Rizwan Khan Ayesha Rizwan Khan 11 Min Read

Sindh Cuts Wheat Price by Rs500 per Maund to Ease Public Burden

  KARACHI: The Sindh government has reduced the wheat price by Rs500 per maund, bringing it down to Rs4,500, in…

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MQM-P Demands Two Seats on Parliamentary Electoral Reforms Committee

ISLAMABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has demanded two seats on the Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms, expressing reservations over the…

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The Senate Nobody Understands

Existing as the upper house of Pakistan's bicameral parliament, the Senate — officially designated as the House of the Federation…

Tehreem Ali 3 Min Read

Islamabad High Court Grants Protective Bail to TikToker Mr Pattlo After Deadly Sialkot Stampede

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday granted protective bail to TikToker Muhammad Ansar Jatt, popularly known as “Mr Pattlo”,…

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Poem of the Day

A Birthday — Christina Rossetti

My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is in a water'd shoot;…

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

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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

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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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Israel Election 2026

Before going further, to answer one question is very important: Why wasn't…

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After Kim Jong Un, “Who Rules”? People and Military Command with Kim Ju Ae

Kim's destiny: The true crown goes to the great leader's own daughter,…

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The Ethics of Being Constantly Reachable

If you asked someone in the nineteenth century what technology they wished…

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Kim Jong Un

A rumor about North Korean President Kim Jong Un's sudden sickness jolted…

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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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What It Actually Takes to Get a Disability Certificate in Pakistan

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