The civilizational context
Culture evolves over time. Civilizations take generations. In both instances, it would happen only if the initiative were supported by an intense consciousness. However, if there is a level of…
When the young are apolitical
The youth of Pakistan constitutes more than 60 per cent of the total population of the country. Despite this fact, this intersectionality has been forcefully and by design kept away…
Acid violence
Acid violence is an extreme form of gender-based violence (GBV). It affects women and girls disproportionally. According to the Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI), 1,500 cases of acid violence are…
Politicians by inheritance
A politician is generally defined as a person who is ‘professionally’ involved in politics, especially as a holder of an elected office. However, almost all dictionaries also give the following…
Environmental sustainability under EU’s GSP+ – I
Pakistan’s export performance data and progress by the World Bank indicates that the country’s exports have reached around $35 billion, showing a 24% increase compared to that of 2020 (Macrotrends…
Ageism
Ageism refers to prejudice or unjust treatment against someone based on his/her age. Despite being a widespread social issue, ageism is not taken as seriously as other forms of injustice…
Developing a personality
The value of education is matchless. Apart from adding to one’s knowledge, it has the potential to play a central role in the development and nourishment of a good personality…
Harvard and UNC race cases present test for US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court is set to consider whether colleges may continue to use race as a factor in student admissions in two cases that give its conservative majority a…
The circus goes on
As time goes on, one would expect political narratives to evolve and become more nuanced. In Pakistan, we have witnessed the opposite, a regression of such magnitude that it will…
Our real asset
I have attended countless sessions of parliament during my more than 20 years of parliamentary experience. However, when Mian Shehbaz Sharif, after being elected as the 23rd prime minister of…
