May 2026

Money can't buy happiness

Iran - US Ceasefire Plan

The Pleasures of Reading

In an age dominated by haste, distraction and mechanical routine, the habit of reading remains one of the noblest sources of human pleasure. It is an important gateway to personal development and access to social, economic and civic life. Unlike fleeting amusements, reading offers a lasting delight that enriches the mind, refines the imagination and elevates the spirit. It opens before us the vast treasure of knowledge, introduces us to the wisdom of great thinkers and enables us to travel across ages and civilizations without leaving our seat. Whether one reads for learning, reflection or recreation, books become faithful companions that console in loneliness and inspire in difficulty. Thus, the pleasures of reading are not merely a pastime but a profound means of intellectual growth and inner fulfillment.

Women, Politics and Rewiring of Power Through Social Media

Women's Inheritance Rights

In Pakistan, the inheritance rights given to women are protected under constitutional guarantees, statutory frameworks and Islamic jurisprudence, yet social pressure forIn Pakistan, a woman's right to inherit is protected in law. But for many women, especially those with limited resources or support, that right remains difficult to claim in practice. The gap is no longer recognition; it's enforcement. In Pakistan, the law recognizes a woman's right to inherit. Society, too often, does not. In most parts of the country, women are routinely deprived of the share in inheritance they are legally entitled to, not only through formal disinheritance, but also through silence, pressure, exclusion, shame, disrespect and often violence. Many women are denied even basic education and remain unaware of their rights, which acts as a major barrier to justice.

Alleviation of poverty

Education in 2050

Education has always been the cornerstone of civilizational progress, shaping the intellectual, moral and social foundations of societies. From the earliest times, the transmission of knowledge has been a dynamic process that evolves alongside human development. In a typical traditional setting, students sit attentively in a classroom while a teacher explains concepts and guides the learning process. However, this conventional education model is coming increasingly under strain with the rapid technological transformations of the twenty-first century that have begun to reshape the philosophy, methods and objectives of education. The integration of digital technologies, modern pedagogical frameworks and learner-centred approaches is gradually transforming classrooms into interactive spaces of exploration and collaboration. It is now being predicted that digital technologies and evolving attitudes are driving a radical transformation and disintermediation of education by 2050.

From Waste to Worth

Ibrahim Müteferrika

Data Bank

Fastest Growing Economies

Science

Punjab Police Pakistan App

Pakistan's Resource Paradox

Pakistan’s Shifting Battle with the Taliban

For decades, Pakistan played a crucial role in helping the Afghan Taliban grow, especially during their rise in the 1990s. It felt like a smart move back then, a way to shape things in Afghanistan and keep some influence there. But today, the situation has completely turned around. Pakistan now finds itself in a tough, dangerous fight against the Afghan Taliban regime next door and the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, which keeps causing chaos and bloodshed inside its own borders. What was once seen as a useful partnership has become a source of constant worry and loss.

Pakistan’s 5G Moment

On March 10, Pakistan made a significant move towards expanding its digital infrastructure, and enabling the rollout of next-generation connectivity and technologies by holding the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction that fetched USD 507 million. The move is expected to dramatically improve the quality and capacity of existing 3G and 4G networks while enabling telecom operators to begin rolling out 5G services. Although authorities deserve recognition for completing an auction, the true success of this moment, however, will not be measured in megahertz sold, but in how effectively Pakistan translates this spectrum into reliable connectivity, wider digital inclusion and meaningful economic growth.

From Demographic Dividend to Social Risk

The broader social landscape of Pakistan is characterized by a striking duality across several domains, including politics, the economy and social transformation, where promise and potential coexist with persistent challenges and structural fragilities. From the perspective of national reconstruction, this contrast demands a strategy that not only recognizes difficulties but also transforms them into opportunities through constructive engagement. Within this context, Pakistan's demographic profile is particularly significant. With a population nearing 240 million, more than 60 percent are under the age of 30 years, making it a quintessential “youth nation.” This youthful majority holds immense potential to drive economic growth, social innovation and institutional renewal. However, if left unutilized, it may equally generate unemployment, unrest and instability. It is at this crucial juncture that the education sector assumes central importance, as it equips the younger generation with the skills and knowledge necessary for meaningful participation in national development.

Dragon in The Middle

Balochistan and Foreign Interference

Austerity Maeasures

As US-Israel war against Iran raged on and disruptions to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz – a vital waterway for traded oil –placed Pakistan's economy under direct threat, the government introduced a wide-ranging set of austerity measures aimed at conserving fuel and cutting government spending. In the instant write-up, the author has highlighted the impact these measures are likely to have on the country's tax collection regime.

Geopolitics in The Age of Artificial Intelligence

In a recent article in Foreign Affairs magazine, Jake Sullivan (a former US National Security Adviser) and Tal Feldman (who had built AI systems in the US government) have examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping global power, competition and national security. Titled “Geopolitics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” the piece argues that rather than assuming a single future for AI, an effective strategy must account for uncertainty and multiple possible trajectories of technological development. Following is a brief summary of the article.

WTO in Crisis

Who Prevails in Modern Wars ?

Wars and Ecocide

The Emerging Global Energy Crisis

The 25th Amendment and Trump's Fate

Post-War Middle East

No King Protests

Demonstrators decrying US President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation efforts, war in Iran and other policies have popped in city streets across the United States. The movement which has been named “No Kings,” promotes nonviolent opposition to what its organizers see as authoritarian leadership in the White House and beyond. The No Kings protests are not merely about policy disagreements. They are about political culture — about whether American democracy, founded on the rejection of monarchy, can withstand pressures that test its institutions and norms. By invoking the phrase “No Kings,” the movement reaches beyond partisanship to a deeper constitutional idea: that power must remain accountable.

Ignorant and Imbecile Warriors - America and Israel Waging War on Humanity

In Israel-US coordinated attacks on Iran, we are witnessing a war on humanity. This might sound hyperbolic to some, but it isn't. It is an assault waged through brute force against the international systems that sustain humanity. With little pushback despite the flagrant trampling of international law, Trump-Netanyahu duo continues with war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Growing US-EU Divergence

Geopolitics in Liquid Form

When people think of oil, they tend to think of what goes into their vehicles. But oil is far more than fuel; it's a geopolitical tool, a source of power, a lever in international relations. That is precisely why, even in times of transition towards greener energy, oil remains one of the most strategic commodities in the world. More recently, several events, including the capture of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, and the US-Israel war on Iran, have served as a powerful reminder of oil's enduring influence in geopolitics and the global economy.

Envisioning a New World Order of Peace and Justice

China and Taiwan Mend Fences

Amidst geopolitical headwinds, a huge thaw in cross-Strait relations