Unstable states
We face today one of the worst bouts of political instability to have plagued us since 1947. Some states like India are stable with regular fair polls. Others see polls…
Relying on US
THE tragedy of Europe becoming, initially at least, a satellite of the US came about in 1945. Twice in its history, Europe begged America to intervene in its civil wars…
New leadership?
TRANSFORMATIVE leadership is our strong desire and an urgent need, given the doom we face due to long years of misrule. But many naïvely expect messiahs to come from the…
Before you pack your bags…
I am going to write three seemingly disconnected sentences, but I will tie them to the article later; please bear with me: In 2016, I got to know through my…
The parallel cinema chapter
In response to my article ‘What is parallel cinema?’ published in these pages on July 22, I received many emails from students of film studies in Pakistan and abroad. While…
This is a budget for the rich
The major issue with the federal government’s recently announced budget is its failure to convince anyone outside the government’s core supporters that it can achieve its intended results. Another significant…
Rashad, my father
How do you write about a person who remained an integral part of your life for over 60 years? Someone who guided and helped you at every turn of your…
HEC conducts first ever Learning Skills Assessment Test
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) via its Higher Education Development Programme in Pakistan (HEDP) conducted the first-ever Learning Skills Assessment Test (LSAT) in affiliated colleges/universities across Pakistan. More than 5,000…
Pathways to peace
‘The Challenge of Enlightenment, Conflict Transformation and Peace in Pakistan’ by Moonis Ahmar is a comprehensive analysis of the intricate dynamics of conflict and peacebuilding in Pakistan. Through a meticulous…
HEC chairman calls for collective efforts to unlock economic potential of AJK
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) Chairman Prof. Dr Mukhtar Ahmed on Thursday underscored the critical importance of collaborative endeavors to unleash the untapped potential of Azad Jammu and Kashmir,…
