Spiritual outlook
THE modern world is a strange place. While man has achieved commendable advances never before seen in history, hundreds of millions of people still live below the poverty line. While…
‘Shanghai spirit’
INDIA has assumed the chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for 2023, and has planned a series of meetings, including the forthcoming defence ministerial in New Delhi and the meeting…
The indomitable Gaza spirit
“If I must die,/ you must live/ to tell my story/ to sell my things/ to buy a piece of cloth/ and some strings,/ (make it white with a long…
Conspiracy theories and polarisation
WHY do conspiracy theories thrive and divide political opinion so much? The answer to this question is, perplexingly, very simple and rooted in the science of making decisions under uncertainty.…
Cable, conspiracy & populism
THE removal of a prime minister through a no-confidence motion is an extraordinary event in the life of a nation. Similarly, accusing the recognised political opposition of treason is a…
The conspiracy concoction
THE military has said unequivocally there was no conspiracy by the United States to bring about a regime change in Pakistan. The statement by the DG ISPR Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar has…
Senior official passes exam despite absence from classes
A provincial secretary to the Sindh government has passed his examination of two semesters of Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with flying colours, though without attending classes from a university…
Chinese AI market optimistic despite scrutiny from West
China’s AI sector showed confidence this week at a major fair in Shanghai that it would overcome restrictions imposed by the West, with companies rolling out cutting-edge products developed by…
Eni eyes new oil and gas spin-offs in energy transition satellite strategy
Italian energy group Eni could spin off stakes in high-potential oil and gas projects, including in Indonesia and Ivory Coast, to help finance their development while focusing more capital on…
Gaza hospital staff questioned by ICC war crimes prosecutors
Prosecutors from the International Criminal Court have interviewed staff from Gaza’s two biggest hospitals, two sources told Reuters, the first confirmation that ICC investigators were speaking to medics about possible…
