There’s a photograph that speaks volumes. It’s of an old bazaar in Peshawar, a place that holds my childhood, fears, resilience, and a lifetime of memories. This photo isn’t just a snapshot of a street; it’s a reflection of …
As old as literature itself, symbolism’s rise in Pakistani writing was no accident—it became the defining wave of the tide during the nation’s earliest encounter with authoritarian rule. It emerged as a powerful instrument for expressing the discontent and resentment …
Every child is born with an inviolable right to health and nourishment. This right is not a matter of charity, culture, or convenience—it is the most fundamental human entitlement. Breastfeeding, universally recognised by science and endorsed by global health institutions, …
By Zeeba T Hashmi First Published on March 17, 2015 17, 2015 The subcontinent is unique in its remembrance of Ashura by people of all religions and sects, an example for which cannot be found anywhere else in the world …
By Fawad Pirzada “If you wish to know how civilized a culture is, look at how they treat its women.” — Bacha Khan Last night, I witnessed two real-life incidents that made me question how “civilized” we truly are. The …
In an age when women confidently occupy newsrooms, anchor prime-time bulletins, and lead investigations into the most entrenched layers of society, it is easy to overlook how distant this norm once seemed. Today, the presence of women in media—speaking on …
By Fawad Pirzada Each Muharram, as processions fill the streets, major cities across Pakistan experience road closures, traffic diversions, and heightened security protocols. For many, this triggers frustration and criticism: “Why are roads blocked every year? Why can’t these events …
By Muhammad Ali Abstract: This essay proposes that the evolution of media is not merely a technological phenomenon but a recursive, cognitive process through which the human nervous system expands its capacity to decode deeper layers of reality. Drawing from …
Open any social platform, and you’ll be pulled into a digital arena where anger sells. Hate-filled tweets trend. Vicious YouTube thumbnails attract millions of views. Political influencers throw around dangerous labels for clout. It’s not just random trolls anymore—competing commercial …
By Muhammad Ali When any sane person looks at a child, the feeling is almost universal — enchantment. Their eyes are bright with wonder, their laughter untouched by the harshness of the world. Our first instinct is not to burden …