AI and mourning
Humans remember their dead in several ways. If one is buried, a tombstone is erected which lists the name, date of birth, date of death, and prayers according to the…
Politics of optics
In Pakistan, every new government arrives like a marketing team, eager to rebrand, relaunch and repaint, but rarely to repair. From education to energy, healthcare to housing, governance has become…
Tragic loss
Exactly 74 years ago, on October 16, 1951, Pakistan’s first prime minister Liaquat Ali Khan arrived at Company Bagh in Rawalpindi to address a massive public gathering. The ground was…
Reviving the spirit of education
Education is our identity, our promise, and the guarantor of a better tomorrow. Nations rise and fall with education, for education is not merely a preparation for life—it is life…
Ahimsa today
Every year on October 2, the world observes the International Day of Non-Violence – a day declared by the United Nations to celebrate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, born…
Seeds of prosperity
History always acknowledges those visionary leaders who dare to take the first step for the progress and prosperity of their nation. It is an undeniable fact that if the seeds…
The rankings race mirage
Every year, around the start of the summer season, major rankings agencies release a raft of university rankings for the coming year. The ones that have acquired the most currency…
Reconnecting with Bangladesh
During Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's visit to Bangladesh, several agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed between the two countries. The ceremony, attended by top government officials, including Bangladesh’s Advisor…
Unpacking campus scandals
NO one denies that outrageous incidents occur within our universities, sometimes making national news. Examples include professors demanding sexual favours for better grades, male students creating fake, explicit AI images…
Hello 2047
Imagine waking up in August 2047. News screens across the country show headlines: “Once considered obstacles, health, education and innovation are now Pakistan’s engines of progress.” These lines are not…
