The psychology of colonialism
Psychology is a neglected discipline in Pakistan as not many people are aware of their psychological issues and tend to downplay their importance. Good psychological advice is hard to come…
The myth of a secular India
The 24 spokes of Ashoka Chakra symbolize life-principles like love, inclusion, patience and righteousness. It manifests Ashoka's transformation from war and violence to peace and inclusion. Apart from adorning the…
American reckoning
I have met people who gave me grace in Iran, in Mexico, in Haiti, in Gaza, in Cambodia, in Vietnam. People who understood the difference between ordinary citizens and the…
In the shadow of conflict
THE four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May has had favourable outcomes for Pakistan. On the international stage, Pakistan has re-established itself as a serious force to be reckoned with. On the…
A disturbing persona
From a psychologist's perspective, Narendra Modi presents a deeply unsettling case study – someone whose public persona conceals a profoundly fractured and dangerous psychological makeup. His recent speeches, stripped of…
Pakistan’s ‘brain rot’
We are increasingly living in a post-truth world. But what does it mean? Well, Oxford Dictionaries define it “as relating to and denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less…
Clash of ignorant armies
Unless you have switched yourself off from the world outside, it should be difficult for you to keep your cool at this time. The focus now is on the power…
The psychology of protests
Whether in a bustling square or a quiet corner, protests reflect the ongoing struggle between people and power. Beneath those banners, chants and raised fists lies a deeper psychological drama.…
A silent struggle
On one side of the world, millions of people are fighting to survive, to live another day, to celebrate life. In stark contrast, there are those who voluntarily deprive themselves…
Our elite’s bankruptcy
“God gave Noah the rainbow sign, no more water, the fire next time.” AS Pakistan’s difficulties in meeting its external payment obligations deepen, its elitist policymakers, both past and present,…
