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![]() Tahir KamranThe News on Sunday |
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...
The year 2024 has been marked by significant events across the globe, shaping political, economic and social landscapes, with particular importance...
The socio-cultural landscape of South Asia, once a vibrant tapestry of interwoven identities and shared traditions, has dramatically transformed...
A call for civil disobedience has been issued recently by former prime minister Imran Khan. An informed debate on the subject requires proper...
The phrase maan jaisi riyasat (mother-like state) reflects a paternalistic view of the state, portraying it as an institution that nurtures,...
A hybrid regime is a political system that combines democratic and authoritarian elements, where elections are held and governments permit some...
Freedom is a foundational and contested concept in political philosophy, shaping the evolution of democratic systems and struggles for individual...
The smog that has engulfed central Punjab, particularly Lahore and Multan, has reached perilous levels, creating a severe public health and...
P rimary education is a crucial foundation for human resource development in underdeveloped countries like Pakistan, as it equips children with...
The social history of knowledge examines how knowledge is produced, shared and understood in various societal contexts over time. This field...
T he term neo-colonial polity refers to a contemporary form of governance where the structural and institutional legacies of colonialism persist,...
Political action can be broadly defined as any activity aimed at influencing the policies, decisions or behaviour of a governing body or political...
The concept of freedom has evolved significantly over the centuries, shaped by philosophical, political and social movements. Eric Fromm’s The Fear...
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...
The theory of evolution as articulated by Charles Darwin in On the Origin of Species, represents a significant shift in our understanding of...
F rançois Certeau was a French historian and cultural critic known for his work on how everyday life is shaped by cultural practices, especially...
I n a historic first, CIA director William J Burns and MI6 chief Richard Moore publicly addressed global intelligence challenges at a Financial...
T he notion of resistance as a source of authentic being has been a compelling theme in the works of many philosophers and theorists. Antonio...
Reuters reported that at least 73 people had been killed in Balochistan following a series of violent attacks orchestrated by separatist militants...
In the early 1960s, a Baloch resistance movement began to take shape, primarily motivated by the aim of safeguarding the interests of Baloch...
B alochistan is not a secondary concern in Pakistan’s political landscape. However, the region has been frequently overlooked in popular...
“T he secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less” — Socrates. The Pakistani...
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...