Diverse Opinions / Intellectual Thoughts
Jinnah’s Pakistan: Islamic State or Secular Nation?
Jinnah's Pakistan stands at the crossroads of secularism and Islamism, with history offering resounding support for an Islamic state.
Melting Glaciers in South Asia: A Looming Crisis Threatens Millions
The accelerating meltdown of South Asia's glaciers endangers the region, demanding immediate global action.
Understanding the Energy Crisis in Pakistan and Potential Solutions
Pakistan's energy crisis, rooted in mismanagement and dependency on non-renewable sources, necessitates urgent policy reforms for sustainability.
China’s Strategic Moves in the Wake of Kabul’s Fall
The multifaceted implications of China's evolving role and its potential to influence global and regional dynamics.
The dire need of diplomacy and foreign policy
Diplomacy is the key component in starting with the important thing, finishing a problem, or opening a new channel with the rest of the world.
Economic Woes of Pakistan and a way forward
Political instability in the country is the foremost issue and linked to the devastating condition of an economy.
From Politics to Social Media, Intolerance is Everywhere
The growing crisis of intolerance in society, affecting everything from homes to politics, and way forward to the promotion of a culture of patience and tolerance.
Women’s empowerment in Pakistan, a road yet to travel to an equitable society
The dilemma of Pakistan's conservative society, fearful of the feminist uprising, and — the quest for women's empowerment in the lower rungs of patriarchy.
Discourses and Dilemmas of Development in Pakistan
Development is limited to a specific sphere and based on westernized metrics and standards.
West’s Crafty Influence on the Third World
The ultimate "goal" of western living standards and development should be halted in favor of more relatable development and other policies.
USA or China; Who will Philippines Choose?
The foreign policy of the Philippines towards the world powers, especially China and the United States, is still stable and smooth.
Pakistan’s developmental knowledge under colonial siege
Countries like Pakistan shape their identities in line with what is fed to them and do not form their policies in accordance with their capabilities.
The beginning of Pakistan’s westernization
The colonized history of Pakistan has made it more West-oriented in terms of its culture, its policies, and its way forward.
Why do Afghans need Human Security more than ever before?
As they continue to indulge in abuse of power and perpetrate acts of violence against their own citizens; Afghans, the Taliban have given birth to deprivation and exclusion as the…
The Silent sufferer in the COVID-19 pandemic
The current employment issues will benefit the private sector in making big revenues the white-collar job holders would have to sit at home despite the fancy degrees they hold.
Trust deficit between government and citizens
Instead of building surveillance and authoritarian regime, it is not too late to rebuild people’s trust in science, public authorities and media.
Covid-19; A bird’s eye view
The earth seems to be enjoying the much-needed break, pollution has gone down, noise pollution has lessened, oceans are quitter, seismic activity is down.
The Corona Episode; A hope for the future
The memories of innocent victims peacefully resting in their graves and the great pressure for the world leaders at critical time in tackling unexpected situation will surly bring the world…
Global power dynamics and Pakistan’s foreign policy
Pakistan needs to maintain neutrality in the course of rivalry between nations like US and China, Saudi Arabia and Iran, and a few more.
Corona will go, The ‘Masihas’ will stay
Sacrifice is another name for our profession, Coronavirus just did us a favor to highlight our sacrifices a bit.
Old wine in a new bottle: Futuristic architecture of India-US strategic romance
Modi and Trump are following the words “Old wines in new glasses” and they have their own interests which are associated with each other. India US Relations.
Regret is stronger than gratitude?
There was a time when Lahore was known as the city of gardens. Now, it is choked with smoke. Air pollution has notoriously secured its place as the silent killer…
The power pyramid
States are only democratic when their individuals are democratic. We make the nation we commoners and individualists
Revenge of the nature
Climate change 'crises' is taking more lives and causing men’s life more difficult than ever before, and one day, will surrender to the rage of climate change.