Responsible in rain
It is that time of the year. Karachi residents witnessed the first spell of monsoon. It used to be that the rainy season was a festive season for the residents…
Turmoil in the Middle East
Israeli and American air strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities have further aggravated the turmoil which has been the characteristic feature of the Middle Eastern political landscape for a long time.…
Yet another chance to reset the future
On the morning of June 27, the Swat River, usually a tranquil ribbon winding through the valleys, suddenly roared to life. Families who had gathered by its banks found themselves…
Arrogance of power
Dante in “Inferno” wrote, “Pride, avarice and envy are the tongues men know and heed, a babel of despair”. Arrogance is a serious disease of the mind. The onset of…
Stop tolerating terror
Twelve days of missiles, drones, and air strikes left Iranian cities scarred, Israeli towns shaken and the entire region teetering on the edge of a far wider war. It took…
Can the US afford a Zohran?
While President Donald Trump was making headlines this week on the global stage, particularly playing ‘daddy’ in the Israel-Iran conflict, a political earthquake was recorded in New York City after…
Visionary HEC leadership
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan was established in 2002 with an ambitious mandate: to expand access to higher education, enhance quality, promote research, build human capital and regulate…
Swiss glacier collapse offers global warning of wider impact
The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worldwide living under the shadow of fragile ice, particularly in Asia,…
Dodging plastic bags
Have you ever played hockey on a busy road dodging vehicles and pedestrians intent and focused on the opponents goal where you want to lodge the ball at all cost?…
Was that all, folks?
I’m not surprised that financial markets were the first to call Iran’s retaliation “de-escalatory” (Bloomberg) – oil fell, equities and futures rose as ballistic missiles targeted the al Udeid airbase…
