Importance of print media still a fact of life
The speakers at the seminar on the importance of Media and the Digital world were of the view that despite the rise of the Internet and social media in changing…
Mediation matters
The movement of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Pakistan has traditionally faced institutional unacceptance despite the worldwide acceptance of this mechanism and its relevance in modern legal frameworks. For decades,…
A blueprint for structural reform
Before the February 2024 national elections, I had the opportunity to conduct an in-depth study of all previous elections in Pakistan. This research was published in book form a few…
With podcasts, Trump and Harris play to changing US media landscape
On Friday, former president Donald Trump sat down for what could be one of the most consequential interviews of this US election cycle: not with the New York Times or…
With podcasts, Trump and Harris play to changing US media landscape
On Friday, former president Donald Trump sat down for what could be one of the most consequential interviews of this US election cycle: not with the New York Times or…
Crisis of mainstream media
SOMEONE who entered the world of print and bore witness to the era of the electronic medium in Pakistan is a strange creature. Few of the ‘printies’ adapt easily to…
Joe Uncool? Biden grumps at media as election pressure mounts
From testy exchanges with reporters to outright silence, the pressure of Joe Biden’s US presidential election battle with Donald Trump appears to be straining his relationship with the media. While…
Immediate economic priorities for the incoming government
The new government that comes into office will have its work sharply cut out as far as the economic challenges are concerned. Coming at the back of fast-unfolding climate change…
Record COP28 carbon footprint under scrutiny
After having the world’s tallest tower and the biggest shopping mall, Dubai, the city of records, is gearing up to host the largest COP ever — a feat that in…
The state of the media
In today’s constantly changing world, even as the print media somewhat sadly fades away, the media in all its other forms has become a more and more powerful entity. We…
