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
Meaning: To a willing person, no injury is done. Explanation: A person who knowingly and voluntarily accepts a risk cannot later claim compensation for any resulting harm. Example: A spectator
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for
When it comes to language, it is not only a means of communication but also reflects the cultural and traditional styles of a society, a community. It has its roots
Pakistan has long measured economic progress through factories, farms, and traditional exports. Yet while these sectors continue to face mounting economic pressures, another engine of growth has quietly emerged. Across
For decades luxury fashion operated on the motive: the bigger the logo, the higher the status. They were a symbol of wealth and the primary way to recognise a luxury
Meaning: Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Explanation: Individuals are presumed to know the law and cannot avoid liability by claiming ignorance. Example: A driver cannot escape a traffic
from Auguries of Innocence ) To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And
First day of discussion in Switzerland on Sunday produced a 60-day roadmap towards a broader agreement and established mechanisms addressing the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict in Lebanon. The
The US and Iran have expanded their military confrontation over the past 24 hours with fresh strikes, missiles, and drone attacks across the Persian Gulf, despite diplomatic efforts to preserve
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on the roads, with their sales having increased dramatically in the past decade. Electric vehicles are the lowest-emission transportation option, and while they don’t
I played football for the first time when I was 7. Upon entering the ground, I was given two options: to decide between two numbers, 7 and 10. That decision
More than a century after its publication, Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray is more relevant than ever. A mirror reflects faces. It reveals only what lies on the
Meaning: An act alone does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty. Explanation: Criminal liability generally requires both a guilty act and guilty intention. Example: Accidentally
I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where; For, so swiftly it flew, the sight Could not follow it in its flight. I
In February, Iran launched missiles targeting the UAE, and social media immediately became obsessed with the phrase ‘World War 3’. Prior to these events, we were already watching political conflicts
What if I told you that one of the boldest figures in books was not a woman holding a protest sign but just choosing not to marry for money but
Do you think it’s only your elders calling you selfish and idle just because you are not their age? Whenever you try to correct your elders, they say you know
Meaning: The welfare of the people is the supreme law. Explanation: Laws should ultimately protect public welfare and societal interests. Example: Governments may impose emergency public health measures during a
When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by; “Let us,” said He, “pour on him all we can. Let the world’s riches, which dispersed lie,
A document specially curated for the most essential class of society, whose children are struggling since the day they are separated from their mother’s womb: the middle class. It is
Volunteerism has been defined as giving back to the community without expecting anything in return. Traditionally, it was bound to physical presence, and its varieties ranged from working in shelters
A philosophy of hope and resistance Optimism is a mental attitude and expectation that the future will generally turn out positively. Whereas, Hope is the active desire for a specific
Meaning: No one should be a judge in their own cause. Explanation: Justice requires impartiality and freedom from personal bias. Example: A judge must withdraw from a case involving a
Say not the struggle naught availeth, The labour and the wounds are vain, The enemy faints not, nor faileth, And as things have been they remain. If hopes were dupes,
Do literary prizes reward excellence, or do they create it? Literary prizes are often seen as objective markers of quality, yet the merit and standards they operate on are not
As attention spans continue to worsen over time, with the average human attention span just 47 seconds, committing to important tasks feels so time-consuming, like reading a leader’s history before
A certain frustration deepens quietly over time when you describe your life to someone older, and you catch their face change in response. Not to conflict, but toward an honest
You are the falcon, destined for lofty heights; The heavens are your home, not earthly sights. No palace walls can cage your soaring flight, You thrive where storms embrace the
Meaning: Hear the other side. Explanation: No individual should be condemned or judged without being given an opportunity to present their case. Example: Before dismissing an employee for misconduct, an
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