Pakistan and the STEAM economy [Part – III]
The mode of education in Pakistan – which is transactional with teachers and faculty leading the way and the students having little choice but to fall in line and go…
A man of tolerance
Numerous websites of different organizations, operating from India and other countries, reflect that the name of ancient Hindu philosopher Kautilya Chanakya, who was born in present-day Pakistan, is still alive…
China: modernisation of education
Education is crucial for China. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), General Secretary Xi Jinping has put forward a series of new concepts, new…
No, not like Sri Lanka
Beyond the turbulence that is raging in the political arena, it is the economic meltdown that tugs at our heartstrings. Constantly, fears are being expressed that we could be another…
Seventy-five years of education: Part – I
As Pakistan celebrates its platinum jubilee at 75, it is time to take stock of the country’s achievements and losses in various fields. A country can measure its progress in…
Seventy-five years of education: Part – II
The first half of the 1970s brought both good and bad news for education in Pakistan. The good news was that the Bhutto government had a plan to offer free…
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…
Future directions
As the floods sweep across much of Pakistan, they have highlighted the need for proper water management. It was in the 60s when President Ayub Khan built the Warsak, Mangla…
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…
RIU 900 Students Graduated
As many as 900 students graduated at the 16th Convocation of Riphah International held at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad on Sunday. On the second day of the event students from…
