Peaceful and democratic future through education
By Dr. Afshan Huma Pakistan inherited values of power, money, land, and resources with a colonial history. Longer periods of dictatorship in this region further complicated the social harmony. Warzones on borders and religious as well as ethnic extremism across
How our system fails the invincible many
By Muhammad Ali Ray Bradbury in his famous novel Fahrenheit 451 through the musings of his fictionalized antagonist Guy Montag asks a potent question ‘who takes it out of you?’. The same question is answered under different words and tonalities
Blasphemy Violence: Political failure to protect citizens in Sindh
I have known Jami Chandio as a friend for many years. Always, with a gift of explaining in plain and simple terms what makes the world so beautiful.He is among those people who developed, in the most subtle and subconscious
AI and Society
By Muhammad Ali As I finished reading Code Dependent, a book written by Madhumita Murgia, I couldn’t help but feel unease in the aftermath of the installation of the “Great” firewall in Pakistan. Especially reading her account of how AI,
Service Tax Disparity in Islamabad Cafes and Restaurants
Many people in Islamabad, visit cafes or restaurants to sit with friends or family. These places often serve as a convenient spot for social gatherings
A Future Stolen: how cultural dispute resolution practices result in early marriages and barriers to education for girls
13-year-old girl from Charsadda was recently rescued from a forced marriage to a 72-year-old man.
The Caste System in Pakistan: A Hidden Social Issue
By Fawad Pirzada The caste system, often associated with Hinduism, also exists in Pakistan, where it divides people into groups based on family background and traditional jobs. This system leads to social hierarchies, with some castes seen as higher and
Macaulay’s Legacy and Today’s Pakistan
It’s been a decade less than two centuries since the British decided to colonize India through medium of education. The decision was brought about through English Education Act 1835 of
Extremism on Campus
The news that was conveniently ignored by authorities is of girls getting attacked by the activists of the student group Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT) for playing cricket on the campus of
The Bakrwal Community In Pakistan
An indigenous community in Pakistan; The BAKRWAL community belongs to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and regions of Azad Jammu, and Kashmir.