The paradox of our age
The progressive approach to technology underpins the acknowledgement of every new advancement for the betterment of human civilisation, but we…
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Has US accepted China as superpower?
Sometimes the symbolism surrounding a summit says as much as the substance of the talks. The arrival of Chinese President…
Where we fail in education
In my classroom, I encounter students who are more concerned with securing marks than acquiring knowledge. Some have learned to…
Restraint needed
ISLAMABAD is bracing for two waves of protests. Not too long ago, for political parties to march towards the federal…
Civil service reform
PAKISTAN cannot become a modern state as long as its bureaucracy continues to be organised around hierarchy, seniority and generalist…
Rethinking relief
THE prime minister’s decision to subsidise petrol purchases for motorcycle and small-car owners is understandable amid consumer outcry against high…
Shunning sexism
THE language used for females in the country betrays gender insensitivity and bias. Crass sexism, outdated attitudes and misplaced ideas…
Prudent move
THE State Bank’s decision to hold the policy rate at 11.5pc is the right one. With seven of the 10…
Politics and protests
IT is the same tired play. As soon as the opposition announces a protest, the government reflexively cracks down. Citizens…
Unending war
WITH the world’s focus regarding the US-Iran war largely on the conflict’s geopolitical dimensions and its impact on the global…