April 2020

Values vs Capitalism The conflict of the future Magazine Desk Underlying every economic system is a social contract setting people’s norms, values and beliefs and how the economy is to be run. But capitalism has rendered this social contract materialistic in nature due to which it is increasingly failing to address basic needs of the citizens. This materialistic social contract …

Teleschooling in Pakistan Will it yield significant the desired results? Dawood Abbas Khan The Government of Pakistan has shown gumption by launching the Teleschool project in collaboration with Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV). There are two cardinal reasons behind this initiative: First, continue educational activities in the country at a time when all educational institutions are closed due to thwart the …

Plastic Pollution A Chaotic Scenario! Zohaib Ahmed Invention of plastic was a smart move but no one knew that it will be turned into a nightmare. Plastic consists of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds. It was used as a replacement of ivory or tortoise shell in the 1800s. It is made by hydrocarbons: gas, oil and coal. It has been …

Physical Geography Study of the Earth’s Features Ghufran Wakeel The discipline of geography has a history that stretches over many centuries. Over this time period, the study of geography has evolved and developed into an important form of human scholarship. Examining the historical evolution of geography as a discipline provides some important insights concerning its character and methodology. These insights …

In Conversation With Waseem Elahi Laghari 108th in Sindh, PCS 2018-19 Catchline: I used to cut the pieces of advice from JWT and paste them on my books and notes so as to remember what to do and how to do.   Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Waseem Elahi Laghari (WEL): …

Nature vs Nurture Need for a new social contract Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq The cruising altitude of the latest Covid-19 fear has induced gut-wrenching horror. It has inevitably, yet conveniently, stirred a whirlwind of emotions in us all. While we all await our mysterious destiny trying to stay positive as we work from home or make arrangements otherwise to remain productive …

Islamic Teachings about Disasters and Coronavirus Attaurrehman Khilji ‘Disaster’ is defined as a sudden and great misfortune or calamity whereas an event or occurrence that provokes or triggers disaster is called ‘hazard’. It is a natural or manmade phenomenon that may cause physical damage and loss of lives, as well as economic loss or threaten human life and wellbeing if …

Intra-Afghan Dialogue The post-deal scenario Mairaj ul Hamid Nasri Afghan riddle is not going to be solved as easily as thought by the American strategists and their advisors. Afghans seem cussed for not uniting at any cost. Each and every ethnicity has managed to weigh their say at every platform and they are not in a mood to accommodate each …

How Coronavirus is Remaking Democratic Politics Philip Stephens The state is back. Long live globalisation. Coronavirus is remaking democratic politics. The paths out of the crisis will present liberal democracies with a choice between authoritarian nationalism and an open global order founded on co-operation between states.