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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 reactions from the audience: either peak hysteria or blind bias. Both responses stem…

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The Globalisation of Food and the Disappearance of Local Cuisine

Food globalisation refers to the widespread use of food products, brands, and habits across communities. It usually creates a fusion between local foods and international…

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The Soundscape of the Pakistani City

Ever wondered why certain noises have been playing in the background throughout the years? Despite being annoying at times, when they are constant enough, we…

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Petrol Price Cut by 43 Paisas, Diesel Raised by Rs3.47 Per Litre

The federal government on Thursday reduced the price of petrol by Rs0.43 per litre while increasing the price of high-speed…

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PTI’s Salman Akram Raja Released After Four-Hour Detention in Islamabad

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said on Thursday that police released him and several associates after detaining…

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Pakistan Cuts Fuel Allowance for Official Vehicles by 50% Under New Austerity Measures

The federal government on Thursday announced a new round of austerity and fuel conservation measures, including a 50% reduction in…

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Asim Munir Urges Iran to Help Halt Houthi Strikes on Saudi Energy Facilities

Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has urged Iran to use its influence to…

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“Theories of Time and Space” — Natasha Trethewey

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Zero: The South Asian invention that changed everything

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

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Pakistan’s Quiet Diplomacy in Iran–US Tensions

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Decentering the Male Protagonist: How Bee Gul Rewrites Female Rivalry

The Pakistani drama industry, for the most part, has always thrived on…

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Period Privacy: From Household Taboo to Public Policy Failure

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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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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…

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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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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

The Education Crisis Behind Afghanistan’s Gender Apartheid

An entire generation of women has disappeared, not from their…

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Degree Without Destination: The Graduate Unemployment Crisis of Pakistan

Pakistan produces hundreds of thousands of university graduates every year.…

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What Do We Owe Strangers?

You are at a water park, kids playing and enjoying,…

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Condolences in the Age of WhatsApp

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un – Verily we belong…

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The Culture of Giving Advice No One Asked For

No relationship is considered complete without giving advice to others.…

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The Midwife and the Hospital

The world has significantly progressed, although maternal mortality still remains…

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Gaming Subcultures and the Search for Community Online

Even before it became a metric for parents to worry…

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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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Alternative Substance: Uranium to Thorium

As the world moves away from uranium and nuclear weapons, India has…

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To Accept Peace Does Not Mean Defeat

Peace only means a ceasefire for an unlimited duration, but this helps…

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The Attention Recession

The world is producing more crises than audiences can emotionally process. Wars,…

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From Devotion to Ratings: The Commercialisation of Ramadan Transmissions

Ramadan is the holiest month of Islam, practiced by fasting, offering prayer,…

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