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Environmental degradation: an existential threat

Environmental degradation: an existential threat
yesterday 70

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Imperial ambitions of Trump and Musk

Imperial ambitions of Trump and Musk
19.01.2025 20

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The paradox of peace through aggression

The paradox of peace through aggression
12.01.2025 40

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Too harsh on politicians?

Too harsh on politicians?

I t is often said that all Pakistan’s problems can be traced back to the flawed policies and self-serving nature of its politicians. There is a...

05.01.2025 30

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Adieu 2024

The year 2024 has been marked by significant events across the globe, shaping political, economic and social landscapes, with particular importance...

29.12.2024 9

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Extremist tendencies in socio-cultural relations

The socio-cultural landscape of South Asia, once a vibrant tapestry of interwoven identities and shared traditions, has dramatically transformed...

22.12.2024 6

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Civil disobedience: historical context

A call for civil disobedience has been issued recently by former prime minister Imran Khan. An informed debate on the subject requires proper...

15.12.2024 10

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Analysing an oxymoron

The phrase maan jaisi riyasat (mother-like state) reflects a paternalistic view of the state, portraying it as an institution that nurtures,...

08.12.2024 20

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Freedom and the politics of confrontation

Freedom is a foundational and contested concept in political philosophy, shaping the evolution of democratic systems and struggles for individual...

24.11.2024 30

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The scourge that smog is

The smog that has engulfed central Punjab, particularly Lahore and Multan, has reached perilous levels, creating a severe public health and...

17.11.2024 5

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Outsourcing schools is a poor policy

P rimary education is a crucial foundation for human resource development in underdeveloped countries like Pakistan, as it equips children with...

10.11.2024 3

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The struggle against exploitation and inequality

T he term neo-colonial polity refers to a contemporary form of governance where the structural and institutional legacies of colonialism persist,...

27.10.2024 2

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The centrality of political action

Political action can be broadly defined as any activity aimed at influencing the policies, decisions or behaviour of a governing body or political...

20.10.2024 9

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Freedom and the ambiguity around it

The concept of freedom has evolved significantly over the centuries, shaped by philosophical, political and social movements. Eric Fromm’s The Fear...

13.10.2024 2

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A scholar par excellence

F rederic Jameson, a distinguished leftist literary critic and theorist born on April 14, 1934, passed away on September 22 at the age of 90. He is...

06.10.2024 3

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Rethinking history and human potential

The theory of evolution as articulated by Charles Darwin in On the Origin of Species, represents a significant shift in our understanding of...

29.09.2024 7

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Differentiating history from history-writing

F rançois Certeau was a French historian and cultural critic known for his work on how everyday life is shaped by cultural practices, especially...

22.09.2024 3

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CIA and MI6 chiefs discuss Ukraine’s offensive and geopolitics

I n a historic first, CIA director William J Burns and MI6 chief Richard Moore publicly addressed global intelligence challenges at a Financial...

15.09.2024 10

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The struggle for Balochistan—II

In the early 1960s, a Baloch resistance movement began to take shape, primarily motivated by the aim of safeguarding the interests of Baloch...

25.08.2024 5

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Importance of the history of ideas

T he history of ideas is a fascinating field of study that deals with how our thoughts, beliefs and intellectual traditions have evolved over the...

14.07.2024 20

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