The genius of Shah Latif
Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai whose 270th anniversary (Urs) will be observed tomorrow (on September 11) is known as the great Sufi poet of Sindh. His poetry is recited and played…
Diversity, inclusion and the youngDr Naazir Mahmood
The Pakistan Institute of Peace Studies (PIPS) has been working for the promotion of diversity and inclusion in society. Its recent consultation titled ‘Promoting narratives of diversity, inclusion, and peace…
Because Imran said so
The social media rush that shares the front line with Imran Khan’s legions on the streets in his war against everybody else will, sooner or later, force a rethink of…
Ben & Jerry’s Unilever fight shows risks of ceding control
Ben & Jerry’s legal battle with Unilever sheds light on an issue affecting a growing number of purpose-led brands: how to maintain their identity after being bought by a major…
Industrial relations in Bangladesh RMG
This article discusses the labour situation in Bangladesh. At the outset, it is important to understand that there is a concerted global campaign to present a bleak picture of workers,…
Beyond Boris
THE wide-ranging inadequacies of what is known as Western-style democracy may stretch back to its inception, but what has been particularly disturbing of late is a tendency to elect (or…
Pressure mounts on US companies in Russia
As a growing list of US multinational businesses — from Apple to Levi’s — suspend activities in Russia, some companies choose to stay in the country despite the risks to…
McDonald’s, Coca-Cola join US firms halting Russia operations
McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks on Tuesday bowed to public pressure and suspended their operations in Russia, joining the international corporate chorus of outrage over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Several of…
Research woes
IN the scientific and academic community, research serves as a dialogue. Its aim is to share and advance knowledge among scholars or those studying a discipline after careful examination of…
Urban forestation
ADAPTING to climate change finds high priority with the PTI. Its flagship enterprise in this respect comprises the billion-tree tsunami and the recently initiated Miyawaki forestation projects. This is commendable.…
