Doctor Drain
The migration of Pakistani doctors to foreign countries is not merely an individual choice but a national concern with profound ethical, economic, and social implications
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NIPA Reborn
Karachi’s historic National Institute of Public Administration is transforming public service through ecological restoration, upgraded infrastructure, and a forward-thinking academic approach
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Over 300 children have lost their lives in Bangladesh’s ongoing measles outbreak, which has to date affected 58 out of the country’s 64 districts and has resulted in the hospitalization of more than 50,000 children
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Pakistan is a trauma-exposed society, shaped by Partition, political instability, economic insecurity, terrorism, natural disasters, and chronic stress.
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The AI boom is not just a technological development, but it’s a running story about power, rule, and authority
Read moreDegrees Without Destiny
In today’s India, young individuals with degrees, certifications, and skills enter the workforce, but the job market framework hasn’t kept pace
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Civil society in Pakistan currently operates in a somewhat challenging environment, facing regulatory hurdles, scrutiny of foreign funding, and limited political influence
Read moreShaam with Saheli
An evening with Zehra Nigah served as a reminder that poetry persists as the sole form of language to convey authentic truths about ourselves
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YouTube India
YouTube, the world’s largest free online video-sharing platform owned by Google, sits at the intersection of India’s economic aspirations
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Drama Diplomacy
Beyond language, the thematic content of Pakistani TV plays a crucial role in its popularity across the border
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Wheels of Injustice
A society that allows murder to be settled like a private debt inevitably erodes faith in the rule of law
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Drowning in Waste
When it comes to managing its solid waste properly, Pakistan lags behind all countries in the world
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Enhancing Water Management
Pakistan’s water future will depend not on the quantity of water it possesses, but on the efficacy of its management of existing water resources
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Children’s Graveyard
There has been an alarming increase in child abuse cases in Pakistan, with thousands of cases of child sexual abuse reported annually
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Notes from a Literary Weekend
Attending select sessions of the 17th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival was a bittersweet experience characterized by both delight and disappointment
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Rich vs. Poor
The poorest half of the world receives a smaller share of global income than it did two centuries ago
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Late-Life Breakups
The growing phenomenon of ‘grey divorce,’ or when decades-long married couples call it quits, is a matter of concern
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From Blockbusters to Bust
The central challenge facing Pakistani cinema is continuity, as film industries survive on volume, not occasional success
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Ahmed Wasi
A journey well-traveled from Shehr-e-Sukhan to Shehr-e-Khamoshan, the sudden demise of Ahmed Wasi marked a quiet ending to a singing life
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Waste Challenge Requires Collective Reform: Musadik Malik, Climate Minister
Stakeholders stress the need for a harmonized, unified national system to drive plastics circularity in Pakistan
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DATING A MACHINE
Human–AI intimacy isn’t inherently dystopian. It reflects real unmet needs: loneliness, emotional safety, and connection in an increasingly fragmented world
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Sound of Silence
Silence is a profound mode of communication and is more than just the absence of sound
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Climate Ambition to Action
Nestlé Pakistan’s sustainability commitments take center stage amid national discussions on climate-aligned development
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