The Fine Art of Flattery: When Praise Becomes a Path to Power
From Mughal courts to ministerial meetings, from poets praising emperors to politicians praising their party heads—the subcontinent’s oldest soft skill, flattery, remains alive and...
Justice with Empathy: Why Mediation Matters
By: Fatima Gillani
In every society, conflict is an unavoidable part of human interaction. Whether it arises between family members, neighbours, colleagues, or business partners,...
Over One Billion Still Living in Poverty, UN Report Reveals
By Muhammad Zeeshan
A shocking United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report has revealed that 1.1 billion people across the world are still living below the...
Media Literacy: Pakistan’s Missing Shield in the Digital Age
A Nation Online — But Not Always Aware
From misinformation to honey-trap kidnappings, digital chaos is spiraling out of control — and only an informed...
Trump’s Gamble: Internal Chaos, External Confrontation
Since Donald Trump assumed office in January 2025, U.S. policy toward China has been a study in contradictions. On some days, he hails China...
Balanced Self-Reliance: A Strategic Economic Roadmap for Pakistan’s Future
By Mansoor Qaisrani
Every country that rises does so with a plan. The United States grew through innovation and strong institutions. China rose by linking...
No Peace Without Justice: Rebuilding Gaza Must Begin With Accountibilty
President Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan is simple in intention but complex in execution. It envisions a staged ceasefire tied to the release of all...
AI as a Partner in Lifelong Learning
By Muhammad Zeeshan
In today’s fast-changing world, the true measure of an educated mind is no longer the memorization of facts, but the ability to...
The Curious Case of the Vanishing Votes: A Democracy Mystery
Once upon a very recent February, in the bustling democracy of Pakistan, something quite magical happened — an election was held. Ballots flew, forms...
Beyond the Screens: The Silent Trade of Pain
Mohammad Zeeshan
The intensity of a disaster can never truly be captured by the glowing screens of social media. What we see is not always...
