Who decides that someone has made it? In Pakistan, the answer used to be obvious enough that nobody had to say it out loud. Land. A government posting. A last
Power abhors a vacuum. After the fall of the British Empire, the United States took control of the world stage. Today, as American hegemony erodes, the failure of any state
Caveats are important in life. We are taught that parentheses and modifiers contain non-essential information. They do not alter the essence of the sentence. Yet, much like punctuation, the absence
There is a word we use in Pakistan for people who have given up on the system. We call them practical. The practical person does not wait for the municipal
The world has experienced several phases in history, from patriarchal societies to empires to colonies and now to independent sovereign states. If we have a look at history, we will
Fear is something that constantly hovers over our heads, never fading away. It is considered a big task these days to read books, newspapers, short stories, and poems for knowledge
When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his
The idea of Conquest has evolved over time rather than vanished from geopolitics. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, conquest meant the direct occupation of territories. The concept of
The battlefield has evolved: from swords to guns, and now from guns to algorithms. In the 21st Century, social media has become the new front in geopolitical warfare. Control over
Terror-stricken infrasound echoes from a distance. What a roar! What sheer magnificence when sighted! The literal observer has yet to observe. Butβ¦ there are things that donβt seeβyet still see.
Before you know what kindness really is, you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a weakened broth. What you held in your hand,
In my opinion, ambition has a gender problem. In men, it is admired, and when women hold ambitions, they are judged, criticised and labelled.Β Families often encourage daughters to aim
Feeling petrified by the online harassment these days, or are you worried that artificial intelligence might take your job away? Thinking you are the only unlucky generation to be exposed
At lunchtime I bought a huge orangeβ The size of it made us all laugh. I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Daveβ They got quarters and I
The other day, my friend told me that ChatGPT suggested football might not be his vibe. That watching the ongoing FIFA World Cup would be an entirely boring exercise for
The Gulf has been totally dependent on an oil-based economy, from being the largest contributor to global oil and gas reserves to oil production and exports. Simultaneously, it has maintained
Culture, music, food, and art travel across the border faster than any diplomat could; however, in times of conflict, even these innocent things are forced to take a side. Following
Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what Iβve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to
A single line from Ulysses that has become one of the most enduring reminders to keep moving forward despite setbacks.
You read a quote once, you repeat it, you rephrase it, until you are asked what it means, and boom! Here is where the magic begins. In the centre of
I missed his blessing two years earlier, in July 2024, when His Eminence Joseph Coutts made a pastoral visit to his Pakistani people in Long Island, New York, because I
After the 26th and 27th amendments to the Constitution of Pakistan, the judiciary is now fully under the control of the government as the government is now authorised to appoint
Ownership: what does it mean? In literal terms, it is a legal right to possess and control something. In that context, whatever we buy is considered ours because we are
Hope always oozes through the cracks of despair. Hope isnβt a fragile thing that will shatter at the slightest inconvenience, or that is difficult to find and even harder to
Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life, and bid thee feed By the stream and oβer the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight,
Why does a book from 1875 still sit on a university syllabus while a hundred others from the same year are unrecoverable except in archives? Thereβs a particular kind of
On the morning of February 8, 2024, Pakistanis went to vote in a general election. By that evening, the internet had been switched off. By midnight, it was clear that
In the initial stages of space exploration, the sector was dominated by government agencies, from the days of the space race between the USSR and the USA to the late
to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that
Exhibit AΒ Drawing room. Sometime between 8-11 pm. Over the course of the marriage (15-25 years ideally), the wife has managed the household, raised the children, handled the in-laws, maintained
After the Cold War ended in 1991, authors and political scientists shared their opinions on what the worldβs future would be like. Francis Fukuyama, an American political scientist, proposed in
A Bird came down the Walkβ He did not know I sawβ He bit an Angleworm in halves And ate the fellow, raw, And then he drank a Dew
Most of the time, readers open a book and instinctively skip the opening pages, shifting directly to the first chapter. They pass the title page and barely notice the dedication
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important maritime passages in the world. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the wider Indian Ocean.
Africa, a continent of marvels, has always been the apple of the eye of every global power. The topic has been around since the nineteenth century; however, geopolitical strategies have
We face a new inflationary problem. Its origins are social and political, not economic or monetary. – Audrey Jones Reports of BTI 2026 show that Pakistanβs consumer price index skyrocketed
Natureβs first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leafβs a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief,
Between 2023 and 2025, the rapid growth of BRICS gave rise to one of the most pertinent debates in contemporary international relations: is a post-Western international order emerging? BRICS started
The world of fiction offers a variety of genres. From various love tropes to historical fiction, every reader can pursue the genre they can rejoice in. Amidst all this, dystopian
βDonβt buy this.β This is not a sentence on which social media is built. Over the years, we have seen that social media is filled with unnecessary recommendations and labels
Post-World War II, the Liberal International World Order was openly welcomed across the globe, and nations began to play by the rulebook of globalisation. Accessible markets, free trade, and ease
Meaning: To a willing person, no injury is done. Explanation: A person who knowingly and voluntarily accepts a risk cannot later claim compensation for harm resulting from that risk. Example:
I walk with Dreams beside me; They are more dear than truth. They lead me by strange pathways Through all the lands of youth; They whisper hopes undreamed of, They
A child was born 81 years ago in Coutts Family, destined to become a blessing to countless lives. Today, we celebrate the 81st birthday of a treasured son of the
One thing living in the 21st century has taught me is that I cannot be a literature student if I have not read Dostoevsky or Kafka. It’s seen as an
βAll the worldβs a stage,Β And all the men and women merely players,β wrote William Shakespeare. Indeed, the world has always been a stage. It continues to be one today,
The cock is crowing, The stream is flowing, The small birds twitter, The lake doth glitter, The green field sleeps in the sun; The oldest and youngest Are at
Humans have been updating their societal systems with the invention of modern technology for hundreds of years, and while there has always been initial opposition, technology has almost always proved
Technological change has repeatedly transformed labour markets, eliminating some occupations while creating others. This piece examines what previous technological transitions can teach us about automation, which sectors are most vulnerable
Who Defines Respectability For Whom? βInterview?β the security guard was grilling the young man wearing a crisp coat. He nodded calmly and was ushered in without delay.Β We
My longing comes to my lips as supplication of mine: O Lord! May like the candle be the life of mine. May the worldβs darkness disappear through the life of
Meaning: The burden of proof lies on the one who asserts. Explanation: The person making a claim is responsible for providing evidence to support it. A court does not require
Have you ever read a Sci-Fi novel that was so good you had to watch the movie immediately afterwards?Β I just did. And it has left me in
Since the mid-1900s, family formation and living patterns have changed drastically, largely driven by shifts in societal and cultural expectations. In present times, fewer people are choosing to marry, or
Meaning: The burden of proof rests upon the plaintiff. Explanation: The person making an allegation must prove it with sufficient evidence. Example: In a civil suit for damages, the claimant
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow.
Educated young Pakistani experience a distinct form of humiliation. After spending years in university, completing a degree and preparing a polished CV, you step into the job marketβ just to
Philosophy has always been an important pillar of our society β a system that constructs the boundaries we cannot identify. It defines right and wrong, giving our emotions a word
Welcome to Jarida Today, a premier newspaper that strives to be the vanguard of quality journalism. With a focus on development and cultural diversity, we are dedicated to informing, inspiring, and engaging our readers while offering a balanced perspective. As enshrined in Article 19 of Pakistanβs Constitution, Jarida Today upholds the right to freedom of expression.
Mr. Jairus Ben Jesus
Ch. Ghulam Mujtaba Murala
Copyright Β© 2025. Β Jarida Today All rights reserved.
