$100m onslaught
The Pak Army is facing a $100 million social media assault. The precision of disinformation campaigns, the polarised narratives dominating airwaves, the relentless digital drumbeat flooding social media, tailored bots…
Anchoring the news
WHEN I began teaching eight years ago I would ask students to tell me which journalist they most wanted to hear from. That list was always varied; students were interested…
Living in an instant world
At the speed of light used to be the cliché. At the speed of thought, is the new mantra. Fast, furious and asap (as soon as possible) is what everybody…
Subtracting fake news from social media
In an age where truth seems negotiable and subject to multiple interpretations, lies and fake news travel at lightning speed. Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reveals a…
Discussing South Asian peace: Part – I
The Black Hole is a community centre in Islamabad that holds engaging discussions, conducts informative sessions, and offers entertaining performances nearly every day. Established in March 2022, it will soon…
The meaning of misogyny
With Pakistan Women’s Day having come and gone on February 12, it is worth reflecting on the impact of the efforts by various groups regarding women’s rights. There is no…
Trump Media’s true believers bet on stock surge as presidency begins
One night in late October, Whitney Patterson spotted a YouTube video about people buying shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, the US president-elect’s social media and streaming company. Patterson…
More sentient than we imagine
The news earlier this month about the orca (killer whale) named by marine scientists as Tahlequah carrying its dead calf off the coast of Washington State in the US stirred…
Entrepreneurial culture
AN enabling environment for young businesses to grow is crucial in any economy. The last decade or so has seen attempts to bring financing and support to startups in Pakistan.…
Beyond personality disorders
WHAT is the source of Pakistan’s political instability? The answer varies depending on who one asks and what their political affiliation may be. But there is one thing that everyone…
