We are the hollow men We are the stuffed men Leaning together Headpiece filled with straw. Alas! Our dried voices, when We whisper together Are quiet and meaningless As wind
The latest update to Elon Musk and xAI’s chatbot, Grok, created waves, but not the kind they had hoped for. The recent update into the chatbot’s instructions set aimed to
Afghan immigrants in the UK having been promised shelter have experienced a violation of their private information. This happened as a result of a Ministry of Defence (MoD) sub-contractor suffering
Echoes in a Silent Home: Recently, Parvarish, a drama on ARY Digital, has garnered significant attention due to its profound resonance with the Gen Z generation. To be honest, describing
Fashioning: Round and round went the whirlwind of the only self I had ever known—Hadiya with ribbons in her hair, giant straw hats, pink ballet fl ats and the glimmering
Selling Flesh for Survival: Somewhere in rural Lahore, a woman struggles to stand over the sink, washing the dishes. She has an incisional hernia. Fifteen years ago, she sold one
Diesel costs reduce by 12.84 rupees: The Finance Division notified of an important development, the price of petroleum will remain unchanged for the next fortnight. As the celebrations of Independence
Russia’s recognition of Taliban: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities marked the fourth anniversary of their takeover on Friday, buoyed by Russia’s first official recognition of their government, a step they hope other
PUTIN and Trump meeting in Alaska: As global tensions rise amidst US sanctions of India—an interesting development regarding US-Russia summit in Alaska start surfacing. The meeting between two presidents of
US Trade collaboration: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced an interesting development as a result of his meeting with Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States Ms. Natalie Baker,
Floods in Pakistan: Pakistan has experienced heavier rain during the monsoon season leading to catastrophic flooding in the northern region of the country, which scientists have attributed to climate change.
“I once stitched up a dog’s throat with fishing line in the back of a pickup, while its owner held a flashlight in his mouth and cried like a child.
14th august 1947: When the British sun choked on its own horizon, A star fell from the heavens at the empire’s feet— White-hot with purpose. From its embers, I
On the event of the creation of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah (allegedly) asserted that what the people chose to believe in (however nihilistic it appeared), the delusions they would purposefully
Inside Out, released by Pixar in 2015, became infamous for its unique concept, which introduces the mind of an 11-year-old girl, “Riley”; the use of colourful graphics and animation distracted
Pakistan’s largest flag manufacturer, VIP Flags, informed an interesting statistic of 50 percent growth in sales this year as the public marks the country’s 78th Independence Day with a reportedly
When Silence Became News: Turning on the TV for the hourly news headlines is a ritual that exists in every household across Pakistan. The old and the young huddle into
Even now this landscape is assembling. The hills darken. The oxen sleep in their blue yoke, the fields having been picked clean, the sheaves bound evenly and piled at the
Pakistani Weddings were once seen as a time of happiness, togetherness and new beginnings. They were once about love, about family and about loud laughter that would echo in the
Vatican’s Secret Diplomatic Empire: Beneath the grandeur of St Peter’s Basilica, behind the scarlet robes and fawning attendants and gilded ceilings, there is a power so still that it rumbles
Gilmore Girls is an American TV show created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. It’s a dramedy portraying the close, fast-talking, fun relationship between a single mother, Lorelai Gilmore, and her daughter, Rory.
We Are As The Flute We are as pieces of chess engaged in victory and defeat: our victory and defeat is from thee, O thou whose qualities are comely! Who
Justice for Summiyah: We’ve all heard the saying justice delayed is justice denied, but what about the stories where justice isn’t even considered as a possibility? One such deeply concerning
Simulating Real-World Conflict: This article lifts the curtain on a fast‑growing, $15‑billion global ecosystem of AI‑powered war‑gaming software and predictive‑battlefield platforms. Built largely by private defence contractors — Palantir, Booz Allen Hamilton, Israeli
PMS is Not the Punchline: Imagine yourself as a young girl living in a rural village in Pakistan. You wake up and notice your period has started. Panic sets in,
In Pakistan, a wedding cards is never just a piece of paper—it’s a silent storyteller, a status marker, and a reflection of deep-rooted cultural traditions. From the texture of the
Feudal Feminism: In the marbled drawing rooms of Sindh’s elite, feminism often wears designer kurtas and speaks in English-tinted Urdu. Here, the identity of the “woke woman” is constructed with
President of United States of America Donald Trump in a “much criticised” move , deployed military and federal law enforcement in the Nation’s capital in order to wipe away the
The human behind the label: When you conjure up the person who most strongly disagrees with you, what do they look like? A fire-breathing demagogue brandishing a sign that invalidates
The Silent Burden carried by eldest daughters in Pakistan is an unspoken reality that shapes their entire lives. From a young age, they are expected to be caregivers role models,
There’s a place between two stands of trees where the grass grows uphill and the old revolutionary road breaks off into shadows near a meeting-house abandoned by the persecuted who
Struggle of Women in Desi Households: From generation and generation, women in desi households have been taught one thing: endure all, but never express. From the moment a girl is
Pakistan has somehow always been caught up in a web of confusion and protest — the people lose their lives, a country-wide outrage occurs, and in a few days, it’s
On days when I am more conspicuously troubled than usual, I imagine this Joan Didion quote reaching into the crevices of my chest, unchurning all its politics and rage (and
Is the Third Temple of Jerusalem Being Built: The Temple is referred to as a single institution, but it is important to note that the Jerusalem Temple was destroyed and
In the past few weeks, social media has blown up with one name: “Soham Parekh.” He’s an Indian software engineer who was caught working at 3–4 Y-Combinator start-ups in the
In Ishq Murshid, Shahmeer Sikandar strolls around Karachi in loafers that cost more than the average monthly rent for most Pakistanis. The magnificence of his home — dripping chandeliers, luxury
In July 2024, Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana launched the Socialist Party of Britain—a move already being called the most significant ideological rupture on the British left since the rise
Childhood evolves with time. We all grew up listening to stories from our parents of how they used to play with other children in the street until their parents would
There are performances that compel us to look, and then there are those that dare us to act. In 1974, Marina Abramović’s Rhythm 0 did both. For six hours, she
Between a sewn-up neckline and an eye rolled in consternation lies a question that won’t go away: who determines what makes a woman respectable? Respectability is a centuries-old sociocultural currency, particularly in
In a development that sent political pundits and late-night comedians scrambling to catch up, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has floated the idea that Canada become the 51st
Not All Feminists Think Alike: How Pakistani Society has Fundamentally Misunderstood Feminism Much like Lahore’s infamous Butt Karahi, where several claim to be the real deal but no one can
Large Language Learning Models better known as LLMs are a specially designed subset of machine learning that is capable of recognizing complex patterns. One of the most commonly used LLM
When freedom is just another border “Unless the Embassy verifies her visa right now, she’s returning to Pakistan.” These were the first words I heard when I landed in the
A love letter turned cultural critique exploring the deteriorating state of Lahore. Eyes sparkling with the possibility of the impossible, hands tingling with anticipation and minds sizzling with ideas that
What Happens to Your Data When You Die in Pakistan? Your body is buried. Your data isn’t. The texts you never sent. The photos in your cloud. Your fingerprint, your
Examining Pakistan’s lack of equal broadcasting for women’s sports and presenting solutions The world is rapidly progressing in gender equality in all fields, with its growing emphasis on equal treatment
A deep dive into the influence of patriarchy in scientific and medical research. Is there a limit to intellect? Does human thirst for knowledge create biases that muddle the paramount
The 8th day of the Lahore Race Club’s Summer Meeting for the season 2024-25 was held today. All five races of the evening were contested in Course no. 1 under
The Day Seabiscuit Raced Under a False Name By 1938, Seabiscuit was already a living legend. He had famously defeated War Admiral—the Triple Crown winner—in what became one of the
Fragmented education breeds inequality—UNHSD envisions unity, equity, skills, and national renewal. Imagine a magical hat that sorts children at the age of 14, not by bravery or intellect, but
Brutal realities of South Asian misogyny, injustice, and women’s silenced survival Undoubtedly, being a woman in South Asia has its costs. Growing up in Bangladesh, I’ve persistently encountered the duplicate
It’s always the same. A woman in a crisp white kurta announces the launch of a new political party, or a rebrand of an old one, or simply a retelling
As Asian countries continue to develop economically, the demand for electricity is rapidly increasing. Hydro and thermal power resources are proving expensive, and thermal energy, in particular, significantly pollutes the
Meaning He who acts through another acts himself. Explanation A person who authorises someone else to act on their behalf is legally responsible for those actions. Example An employer can
Provision: Oath of President Before entering upon office, the President shall take an oath in the form set out in the Third Schedule of the Constitution. The oath affirms that
I heard a thousand blended notes, While in a grove I sate reclined, In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind. To her fair
بہت میں نے سنی ہے آپ کی تقریر مولانا مگر بدلی نہیں اب تک مری تقدیر مولانا خدارا شکر کی تلقین اپنے پاس ہی رکھیں یہ لگتی ہے مرے سینے
The human mind is not a passive container of thoughts and feelings; rather, it is an active curator—constantly selecting, ranking, and discarding from the endless stream of possibilities that confront
Historically, trade has been the garb in which the colonial extraction of resources hides itself to cross the indigenous territories and then reveals its sharp teeth. In their quest for
Localised Hunger Games “Mera bacha tou doctor banay ga” is the universal punchline of desi parents for every slightly above-average student, explaining the appearance of an average of fifty-five thousand
Going through the old photo albums, I came across a picture of her—young, soft-eyed, and smiling. A reflection of my own. It made me realise that no matter how far
We raised monsters, then called them martyrs. Hands are joined in prayer when a foetus is placed in the womb; soft, reverent pleas of it being a boy are sent
In the dead of night, when most of Islamabad sleeps under a false sense of calm, Parwana Rahimi lies awake. The walls of her rented flat are thin—but it’s not
Born as the last daughter to the King and Queen of Austria, Marie Antoinette was not meant to rule but to marry wisely. And so, it happened. At the young
Meaning: A specific law overrides a general law. Explanation: When two laws conflict, the more specific law takes precedence over the general one. Example: A general traffic law sets speed
Provision: The President of Pakistan There shall be a President of Pakistan who shall be the Head of State and represent the unity of the Republic. The President shall be
خوب آزادئ صحافت ہے نظم لکھنے پہ بھی قیامت ہے دعویٰ جمہوریت کا ہے ہر آن یہ حکومت بھی کیا حکومت ہے دھاندلی دھونس کی ہے پیداوار سب کو معلوم
Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory in New York City has emerged as a defining political moment. New York, as the cultural and economic heartbeat of one of the most influential states
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