Shaadi is something most talked about in our Pakistani households. This topic doesn’t start when the girl becomes an adult but starts the moment she is born. In urban Pakistan
Meaning: No one should be a judge in their own case. Explanation: This rule ensures impartiality in legal proceedings. A person with a personal interest in a case must not
Take this kiss upon the brow! And, in parting from you now, Thus much let me avow— You are not wrong, who deem That my days have been a dream;
Behind every progressing woman, there is a man? Today, I drove my dad back from my uncle’s 60th birthday party. It was just the two of us—a twenty-five-minute drive back
Gone are the days when men were leading in every field of life. Nowadays, women are giving them tough competition. In the modern age of digitalisation, there is a growing
“What goes on the internet stays on the internet.” How true will we find it to be over time? The words ‘digital’ and ‘heirloom’ do not belong together. An heirloom
Start anywhere in a big Pakistani city, and you can see the gap immediately. Crowds fill the bazaars, yet something is absent. Traffic moves constantly, but not everyone benefits equally.
Meaning: The act does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty. Explanation: This principle emphasizes that for a crime to be established, there must be both
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.
Take it as your first day as a newlywed in a very desi household. Settling into an already well-established system where everyone has their roles assigned. The mother-in-law ideally deals
In a world where thought processes are controlled by propaganda and capitalism, philosophy not only creates a diversion but also helps us understand what to think, how to think, and
A few years back, photographs of Cafe De Hunza, located in Karimabad, Pakistan, appeared in travel vlogs on social media. The cafe’s wooden balcony, overlooking the mountains, became the favourite
Meaning: Where a person cannot act, the limitation period does not run. Explanation: Statutes of limitations are suspended if the claimant was prevented from bringing suit; ensures fairness for those
Along the quiet harbor’s rim, The lights shine out at evening dim; They glimmer softly on the tide, Where ships come home from every side. The sailors’ voices blend with
Football has always been more than a sport. It is an emotion, an identity, and a community. Fans spend all their time, money, and loyalty to the club they support.
One must imagine Sisyphus a Pakistani. Not in the philosophical sense, but for a Pakistani audience, the most they can resonate with is a Sisyphus who acts, eats, and speaks
The silence found around the topic of abuse is not accidental. It is of immense importance for us to grasp how such silences in society are produced through structural conditions
To write is to be vulnerable. It is to carefully place one word after another, stringing sentences unique to you that reflect thoughts and considerations like a shattered mirror reflects
Meaning: Let the decision stand (follow precedent). Explanation: Precedent stabilises law and ensures predictability; institutions should apply consistent disciplinary precedents while allowing principled departures. Example: A campus committee relying on
Upon the porch the lantern swings, Its yellow light on evening brings; A quiet glow that fills the air, And makes the darkness soft and fair. The children laugh and
One day, through the primeval wood, A calf walked home, as good calves should; But made a trail all bent askew, A crooked trail, as all calves do. Since then
Meaning: When in doubt, interpret in the milder way. Explanation: Ambiguous penal provisions should be read in favour of the person affected to avoid unjust punishment; protects students from overbroad
Along the hill, the old barn stands, Its timbers weathered, worn, and gray; The fields are tilled by patient hands, That greet the morning and the day. The cattle low,
The one thing that stands out the most in modern homes with young kids is abundance. Baskets overflowing with colorful toys, shelves filled to the edges, and yet, quite often,
The term ‘interoperability’ was coined in the late 20th century, but was in practice before it was given a name. The World Wars saw interoperability between allied countries. Recent war
Our generation treats boredom as something to avoid at all costs. We don’t just avoid boredom because it’s “boring.” We avoid it because it’s uncomfortable. Silence brings up thoughts we’ve
President Trump survives third attack Psalm 91:11: For He (God) shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. This is a very clear promise
Meaning: Freedom of expression principle. Explanation: Free speech is foundational for academic life; legal limits must be narrowly tailored. Example: A controversial speaker may be allowed with safety plans rather
The leaves are whirling down the lane, The wind is sweeping over plain, And tossing in the dusky air The summer’s remnants everywhere. The elm-tree shudders, bare and thin, And
The words which come out of our mouths are not only components of a language; they are the reflection of our inner world. Linguists, when explaining the need for a
During a recent workshop I facilitated, I shared a perspective that continues to shape how I understand and respond to children’s behavior. Through the Play, Pause, and Thrive framework, I
The young people in Pakistan are becoming more attached to the world than ever. They learn online, work with international clients, and track the global trends in real time. The
“It is my choice.” A statement that has proved to be controversial not only on the internet but also within the analysis of politics and philosophy. To be human is
Meaning: Creators hold rights over original works. Explanation: Copyright balances creator interests and public access; universities should teach fair use and offer open-access options. Example: Student theses may be archived
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake,
For centuries, male authors have been getting credit for the genius that wasn’t theirs. Some notorious writers allegedly stole their wives’ manuscripts or ideas and presented the great masterpieces as
Equality has been the epicentre of many debates in Pakistani society for many years — many of these debates circle around the ideas of ‘What exactly is equality defined as?’
Marriage — the systematic oppression we are all running from, but also the systematic institution we all secretly want. It’s quite a predicament we all face in our lives as
Meaning: The law is harsh, but it is the law. Explanation: Courts enforce rules even when outcomes are severe; modern systems temper rigid application with equity. Example: Strict attendance rules
He comes from the sunny East, From mountain-clad and fertile plain; His brow with thought is furrowed least, Yet deep within his soul is pain. He learns in halls of
Pakistan has been under a national education emergency since 2024. The number of out-of-school children is in millions, with the literacy rate standing at the lowest in South Asia. On
Chair of PEN International’s Women Writers Committee, Judyth Hill, said, “We stand in unwavering solidarity with Mahrang Baloch, a courageous human rights defender on behalf of the Baloch committee. To
President Trump of the United States is acquiring peace from a falling regime, who is holding a big heap of enriched uranium and their scientists; if that stuff is not
“The privilege of a university education is a great one; the more widely it is extended, the better for any country.” – Winston Churchill Universities stand as the hallmark of
Exchanging handwritten cards always meant a lot to me, ever since I was a child. Eid, birthdays, anniversaries, to me all these occasions felt incomplete without them. The careful selection
It is becoming increasingly possible to change what we look like, and with each passing year, those possibilities grow more expansive and more ordinary at the same time. Cosmetic procedures
Cholistan was never a void. It is the afterimage of a living system, a residual imprint of past circulation. The vast stretches of sand of the Cholistan desert are often
Over the past few years, home tours have become an online trend. As you scroll down, your screens reveal aesthetic bedrooms, decorated houses and cosy kitchens. What once was private
A group of 38 scientists published a detailed technical report in December 2024. The article did not contain any claim of a new discovery or blueprint for a futuristic advancement.
Meaning: Workers have the right to organise and bargain collectively. Explanation: Ensures voice in determining conditions; student employees and campus staff benefit from protections recognising organising rights. Example: Student baristas
I cannot choose but deem it right, To speak of those who toil in light, Whose daily labour, silent, true, Builds up the earth for me and you. They sweat,
Meaning: Laws on the same subject should be read together. Explanation: Related statutes should be harmonised to avoid contradictions; crucial when campus rules intersect national laws. Example: Reconciling a university’s
In a solitude of the sea Deep from the shock of the world-wide wave, Where the cold currents meet and the wind blows cold, The ship lies under the pale
Glory and War. Two words that seem to be synonymous in today’s world. The promises of greatness and victory often lead us to think that war might be good. It
The biggest misunderstanding in our society is the belief that a woman belongs in the kitchen and should remain within the boundaries of her home. From childhood, society ingrains a
Cities are changing. Not merely in their hills or in their streets, but on roofs, balconies, and window sills. People are planting food where it was not thought to grow.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was signed on April 4th, 1949, in Washington, D.C., establishing the NATO alliance. It formed a mutual defense pact, primarily driven by 12 founding Western
Meaning: The state as guardian of those who cannot protect themselves. Explanation: Courts and authorities may intervene to protect vulnerable persons; universities have statutory and ethical duties to safeguard students
“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly; ’Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; The way into my parlour is up a
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