Basant, Again—But Wiser This Time
There was a time when spring in Lahore didn’t need an announcement. You simply looked up. The sky turned yellow, rooftops filled with laughter, and Basant arrived like an old…
When Scripture Described Birth Before Science Could
In an age when ultrasound screens flicker in every maternity ward, it’s easy to forget how recently we learned what unfolds inside the womb. For most of human history, embryology…
The Ice in our Lives
There is a quiet epidemic brewing behind the high walls of Islamabad’s elite neighborhoods one that glitters under disco lights and dies in silence. Meth, or “ice” as it’s fashionably…
Fledgling Protection
Nations, like individuals, pass through phases of growth. Some mature early, others take longer to find their balance. Pakistan, still feels like a fledgling trying to stretch its wings. The…
Multilateralism in a Divided World
The city of Tianjin this week became the stage for one of the most consequential gatherings in Eurasia the 2025 Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). With leaders of…
The Invisible Chain
In our fast-paced world, where distances shrink and time zones collapse, one little green icon has become the most powerful bond of human connectivity: WhatsApp. It promises freedom. Join a…
Roads as Mirrors
There’s a popular saying: “If you want to understand the character of a nation, just look at how its people drive.” As simplistic as it may sound, this observation holds…
Bleeding White Gold in a Greedy Green World
Somewhere deep in a steamy tropical forest, a tree is quietly oozing wealth. No, not the golden fruit of capitalism or the oil of Arab soil this one’s a tree…
A Barrier to Our True Progress
In Pakistan, English continues to dominate our education, administration, and societal aspirations. We are taught to believe that English is not just a language, but a passport to success a…
Toxic Exports
In recent months, a shocking revelation has come to light from Europe — over 400 Indian food products have been either outrightly banned or severely restricted by the European Union…