Subtracting fake news from social media
In an age where truth seems negotiable and subject to multiple interpretations, lies and fake news travel at lightning speed. Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reveals a…
Federalism at risk — Part – II
As I noted in Part I of this article (‘Federalism at risk’, October 9), critics argue that the 7th NFC allocated ‘excessive’ resources to provinces and ultimately bankrupted the federation.…
Indoctrination of extremism—II
Primary school math textbooks produced by UNO and funded by USAID incorporated militant ideology to promote violence against Soviet soldiers. A third-grade math textbook taught subtraction through this problem: “One…
Regional climate risks
WE in South Asia are the children of the monsoon, as described by David Jiménez in his 2008 book. While governments may not always recognise it, we are bound by…
Leadership journey — moments of truth
Fascinating. Amazing. Satisfying. Puzzling. Reassuring. Exasperating. Delighting. Annoying. These are some of the experiences that signify the customer experience journey with brands. The customer experience is formed on all touch…
Jekyll and Hyde
Addressing the East Asia Summit at Laos in October 2024, Narendra Modi said: “I come from the land of Buddha. This is not the age of war. It’s essential to…
NCDs in Pakistan
IN view of my last two columns, I think it is pertinent to delve into the state of the people of Pakistan with regard to the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Up…
Money, money, money: the tycoon factor in India’s election
India's tycoons are playing a pivotal role in the Asian giant's most expensive election ever, from funding campaigns and tacit endorsements to being hot-button issues themselves. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…
Varied voices
THE first Karachi Literature Festival 2010 was the crucible. Since then, each year, it has moved higher up the ladder to its present maturity as the 16th KLF, held this…
Next generation NDCs
Countries, including Pakistan, are set to announce new national climate commitments this month under the Paris Agreement. These commitments, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), serve as the foundation of…
