Conversations surrounding the demolition of a colonial building, the restoration of a historic neighbourhood, and the construction of a new monument often warrant a disproportionately indifferent public reaction. And why
My heart leaps up when I behold A rainbow in the sky: So was it when my life began; So is it now I am a man; So be it
Gameweek 1 of the Premier League came and went, and it was an entertaining display. However, the Big Six clubs had mixed results. Arsenal Premier League Champions Arsenal kicked off
The Lindsay Clancy trial has left me emotionally unsettled. Until recently, I knew little about the case beyond the devastating fact that three children had been killed. After watching portions
Why Have We Stopped Questioning? A modern democracy’s functionality depends on the constant tension between its citizens and their governing institutions. This friction is a fundamental civic responsibility; it is
I caught a tremendous fish and held him beside the boat half out of water, with my hook fast in a corner of his mouth. He didn’t fight. He hadn’t
Nowadays we are witnessing an increase in volunteering programs. There are many different domains across which volunteers are called for, and one of the most rising categories has been Non-Governmental
Since humanity has been grappling with a myriad of contentious conflicts across the world, one of their core repercussions has been mass displacement and migration. A highly devastating phenomenon for
Ask someone outside Pakistan to name a Pakistani song, and the answer is likely to come from Coke Studio: Pasoori, Tajdar-e-Haram, Afreen Afreen, or perhaps Jhol or Tu Jhoom. For
Milton! thou shouldst be living at this hour: England hath need of thee: she is a fen Of stagnant waters: altar, sword, and pen, Fireside, the heroic wealth of hall
Before saying a few words about Daud Abdia, I would like to pay tribute to his father, Professor Abdia—a retired Professor of Economics at Forman Christian College (FC College), Lahore,
Today, a friend of mine and my aunt shared their views with me and asked for my opinion about the Lindsay Clancy trial. I did not know much about the
When trainers see a high-energy horse, the traditional instinct is often to work them hard to take the “edge” off. In the training world, “high energy” is too often misunderstood
He slept on a mat of rushes, But the crown of Chosroes lay beneath the feet of his followers; He chose the nightly solitude of Mount Hira, And founded a
While the world may view water issues as an environmental crisis, the water landscape in South Asia and Central Asia shows something entirely strange and more lethal: THE WATER WARS.
Scientists were confused after a wild horse population suddenly increased, until old trail cameras showed what was protecting them. In the open ranges of Nevada, researchers noticed something strange. The
From the 1930s to date, American racing has seen fillies and mares capable of beating the colts, rewriting the record books, and winning over the public’s heart more than their
May 2025 saw an armed conflict between Pakistan and India when India launched air strikes against Pakistan after the Pahalgam incident. It was a very non-serious act, as both the
May I tell the truth O Brahman! If it does not displease you The idols of your temple have become anachronistic You have learnt grudge with your own people from
A push towards ‘America First marked Trump’s second term and ‘Make America Great Again.’ It followed an aggressive move to impose import tariffs, especially on Chinese goods, and emphasised the
A woman who was married for 11 years to a man who beat her when she disagreed with him, and she learned early not to do that. She had a
In today’s world of intense competition, merely obtaining a degree doesn’t guarantee stability and success. The reason is that our education system is more focused on good grades rather than
There was a roaring in the wind all night; The rain came heavily and fell in floods; But now the sun is rising calm and bright; The birds are singing
Pause for a moment before reading this as history. Instead, try reading it as a morning you did not wake up in, but ended up inheriting. Imagine opening your eyes on
What does it feel like when your whole life is treated as a rat race? When every achievement is marked and paraded, while every setback is sighed upon as if
A man goes to the doctor complaining of a virus. He asks him what symptoms he is experiencing, and the man hands him his laptop. The doctor hesitates for a
A child was born into a converted family on 27 February 1902 in Kushpur, District Lyallpur, now known as Faisalabad. He was named Paul Earnest through Roman Catholic baptism. He
7 years after Disney Bought 20th Century Fox, Marvel Studios has announced an X-Men movie which will be part of their universe rather than a separate story. The Cast: Sadie
When nuclear weapons emerged, all powerful nations had one thing in mind: hoard as many as you can because our rivals could be doing the same. The hunger for power
A noiseless patient spider, I mark’d where on a little promontory it stood isolated, Mark’d how to explore the vacant vast surrounding, It launch’d forth filament, filament, filament, Out of
The fan slows first. One second it’s pushing hot air around the room; the next it’s surrendering, blade by blade. You don’t check the switch. You already know. The power’s
Some identities are chosen. Others are inherited. One of those inherited roles is the “provider” which is silently inherited by means of culture, expectations of the family and gender norms.
Alhamdulillah, I have witnessed one of life’s greatest marvels: growing up in a society whose people are, mashallah, one of a kind, or shall I say, ‘aura hi different hai’.
Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone I came up with one thing And I
My niece is nine years younger than I. Every summer, we have a tradition of starting a series which we would watch every night with our tea and coffee. Last
You’ve already used plastic today. Don’t try arguing. You did. The cup lid. The food wrapper. The bag you didn’t even notice because it was just handed to you like
All are architects of Fate, Working in these walls of Time; Some with massive deeds and great, Some with ornaments of rhyme. Nothing useless is, or low; Each thing
The globe turns pink every month of October. Billboards are glowing, shop windows are changing, and ribbons and hashtags fill social media feeds. Breast cancer awareness is normalised and, at
Back in Grade 5, a small chapter in our Pakistan Studies book introduced Pakistan International Airlines. It wasn’t written to move anyone. Just timelines, achievements, and photographs of aircraft that
John Keats once wrote, “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.” And for beauty to be noticed, one has to first pay attention. Anything can be considered beautiful to
Zohran Mamdani was elected as mayor in the 2025 New York City mayoral election, and comment sections around the globe were filled with the remark “He’s my mayor.” Although only
When to the sessions of sweet silent thought I summon up remembrance of things past, I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought, And with old woes new
Let’s be real, you wake up and reach for your phone before your brain has fully woken up. Don’t try denying it. A thumb scrolls, eyes half-open, and suddenly you’re
I have interviewed a few students from various renowned elite universities in Pakistan who, without bias or prejudice, shared their experiences at those universities to support or oppose the topic,
Other authors go around the globe to get inspiration. The others visit salons, give lectures and interact with society to form their ideas. However, one of the most powerful poets
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,
Human rights lawyers who used to fight for the rights of ordinary citizens with no financial supporters are now seeking justice for their own rights. It is unjust to sentence
He has three hundred Instagram followers, a solid bench press, and five mates he meets for football every Sunday. He’s doing fine. He’s got it together. He’s a man. Except
Rent-seeking used to evoke the image of corporate lobbies whispering into the ears of the state, extracting the benefit without creating any value. Another variant has been developed today, more
I 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
Iceberg theory, also known as the “theory of omission”, states that, like the tip of an iceberg, humans reveal only a small part of their true selves to others, while
The city doesn’t truly wake until it pretends to sleep. When the last office light blinks off and the evening call to prayer fades into humid air, Lahore sheds its
Introduction: The Russia–Ukraine War and the Global Economy Our global world is caught in multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, and, with that, the war in Ukraine
The sea is calm tonight. The tide is full, the moon lies fair Upon the straits;—on the French coast the light Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand,
Each family member has one who remembers everything. She keeps track of birthdays that aren’t recorded anywhere else. She sees the moment when they start talking and knows that they
The Premier League is just 8 days away from kicking off, and the top clubs will be racing to get most of their signings in before then to be as
Since the beginning of the colonial era, in the 15th century, African nations have been known to be exploited by European powers, with wealth known to be transferring from these
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