THE world today appears more uncertain than ever.

News about tensions involving Israel, the United States and Iran dominates global headlines. At the same time, instability in neighboring Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism continue to shape security debates in Pakistan. For ordinary citizens, these developments often translate into fears of rising fuel prices, economic pressure and uncertainty about the future.

Such concerns are not imaginary. Research shows that global conflicts affect societies far beyond the battlefield. Studies on “war anxiety” indicate that continuous exposure to conflict news increases stress, depression and fear among populations, even when they are geographically distant from the war zones. In the digital age, where social media delivers breaking news every minute, this psychological pressure becomes even stronger.

Pakistanis therefore face a dual........

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