Identity crisis and extremism
An identity crisis is a phenomenon where a people's identity is defined and manipulated in a particular way to exploit it for political advantages. Identity crisis then leads to extremism…
One-sided freedom
Freedom has become a buzzword. Freedom has become a refuge. Freedom has become a license to cross boundaries. Freedom is endangering freedom. Man is born to be free. True. But…
Electoral reforms
SECOND only to the constitution, the election law of a democracy is of the utmost importance. Like the constitution, the election law must rest on a national consensus. The election…
Modi’s India
Over the years, India has orchestrated a mystical image for itself. It has shrouded itself in the smoke and mirror illusion of a secular, tolerant and democratic country. Before its…
Religious tolerance
The Sultanate of Oman celebrated its 51st National Day on November 18. This date marks the country’s independence from Portuguese imperialism in 1650. This holiday is the beginning of a…
Celebrating Diwali
The world, including Pakistan, celebrated Diwali yesterday (Nov 4). On this auspicious occasion, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone. According to Hinduism, Diwali is associated with…
Promoting soft power through cultural tourism
Very recently, a strong 11-member Sri Lankan Buddhist delegation met PM Imran Khan and appreciated Pakistani efforts in preserving and renovating Gandhara civilization’s religious and architectural historical sites. Relatedly, the…
How to dismantle Hindutva?
THERE is no reason to believe that Hindutva cannot be defeated, or dismantled, as a group of intellectuals and academics have come together to attempt. Hundreds of intellectuals from around…
The press conference and after
HOW do we trust the Taliban? The question has been hanging fire since the extremist group took over Kabul with shocking ease. What left the world even more dazed was…
Preserving our heritage
Recently, an informative article appeared on the Urdu version of the UK's most renowned journal, 'The Independent', highlighting some historical facts about the Ramkot Fort. According to the writer Sajjad…
