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 isn’t 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 o’er 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? There’s 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 A 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 world’s future would be like. Francis Fukuyama, an American political scientist, proposed in
A Bird came down the Walk— He did not know I saw— 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 Pakistan’s consumer price index skyrocketed
Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s 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
“Don’t buy this.” 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
“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players,” 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? “Interview?” the security guard was grilling the young man wearing a crisp coat. He nodded calmly and was ushered in without delay. We
My longing comes to my lips as supplication of mine: O Lord! May like the candle be the life of mine. May the world’s 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? 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 market— just to
Philosophy has always been an important pillar of our society — a system that constructs the boundaries we cannot identify. It defines right and wrong, giving our emotions a word
Meaning: He who acts through another is deemed to act himself. Explanation: A person is legally responsible for acts performed on their behalf by an authorised agent. Example: An employer
Just off the highway to Rochester, Minnesota, Twilight bounds softly forth on the grass. And the eyes of those two Indian ponies Darken with kindness. They have come gladly out
The internet has proved to be a platform that has enabled people to be more politically aware than ever. Yet the question arises whether political awareness and digital engagement are
The Anatomy of the Crisis Citizens’ trust in public institutions has emerged as the next great crisis to strike the world. Public institutions are meant to serve the people, but
In an Age of information accessible at the tap of a thumb, how does one foster inquiry? Every age seeks to establish itself as victorious over its predecessor; the one
One scroll, one post: yes, I hate this political party! Today, the culture of laughing and cursing at memes has become part of human identity. Almost everyone, including children,
Meaning: Let justice be done though the heavens fall. Explanation: Justice should be administered regardless of the consequences or external pressures. Example: Courts must uphold the law impartially even in
Oh me! Oh life! of the questions of these recurring, Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities filled with the foolish, Of myself forever reproaching myself, For who
With the exponential increase in short-form content produced and shared online, the preference for long-form written essays has somewhat declined. Long-form essays have always been lengthy pieces of writing containing
When one thinks of cockroaches, three labels come to mind: disgusting, reviled and hidden. Rarely do they appear as anything other than symbols of decay and rejection – the creatures
There is a man on your timeline right now. Salmon pink shirt. Ecru linen pants. A cardigan that looks like a Ralph Lauren shoot he wandered off from and never
Meaning: Where there is a right, there is a remedy. Explanation: Whenever a legal right is violated, the law provides a remedy to protect or enforce that right. Example: A
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could
The book you are reading or on your reading list, the news you engage with, the videos you watch, the music you listen to, and the TV shows you’ve watched.
Every extreme weather event, whether a hurricane, flood, or wildfire, carries a price tag. They bring an overdue bill, carrying a massive economic catastrophe with them, costing trillions to several
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;
If we talk about classical literature, it is a body of work that truly stands the test of time, always possessing something new to teach us about the complexities of
Like any other reading available online, I would not be saying AI has revolutionised our lives and that there will not be any labour-intensive jobs available anymore. I challenge this
The FIFA World Cup nears the end as the semi-finals are wrapped up with European Champions Spain taking on the reigning World Cup Champions, Spain in the Final. This was
Whenever I think of friendship, I remember a statement by Dr.Omer Suleiman: “One has no choice in which family he will be born, but one has the freedom to choose
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