Control of the narrative
The emerging narrative in Pakistan, especially in the Punjabi mainland and the urban centres of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh, shows that the militant discourse is fast moving from social to…
‘Draconian’ law to control social media
The digital age has revolutionized the life of human beings, their means of communication and ways of conducting business. Among the most significant advancements is rise of social media platforms,…
A narrative of life
Is it for real? Is it fiction? Is it a dream? Is it an illusion? Is it happening? These are some of the shake-your-head queries that one asks oneself. We…
Myth of population control
It is the dawn of 2023. Ahead of us are several national problems that continue to be overlooked. The solutions are obvious, but the intent to act is missing. Critical…
Clinging to the ‘master narrative’
THE forced ouster from power is hurting Imran Khan hard. His failure to stay in the good books of the military establishment has forced him to return to the people…
Whose narrative is it anyway?
From quantum physics to political science, nothing can change without ‘creative destruction’. An atom has to break down to start a chain reaction of energy; a political theory must evolve…
COP28: Pakistan’s narrative-Part – II
Pakistan's climate narrative is one of victimhood, shaped by the severe and disproportionate impact it faces, despite being a low emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG). The country ranks fifth in…
We don’t need thought control
Since Israel began its genocidal campaign against Palestinians, observers and commentators the world over have been watching the unprecedented outpouring of public support in places where, historically, there has been…
The false narrative around SOEs
Selling state companies is a bad idea. But despite failing repeatedly in practice this idea has resurfaced in the 2023-24 budget proposals, which say that next year the government will…
Democratization of narrative building
‘If there are five economists in a room there will be at least six opinions in the room, because at least one economist will disagree even with themselves.’ This might…
