Diverse Opinions / Intellectual Thoughts

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.

Raza Dotani

Discourses and Dilemmas of Development in Pakistan

Development is limited to a specific sphere and based on westernized metrics and standards.

Editorial Team

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

Hira Amjad

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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

M. Waqas Mehsud