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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...
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The smog that has engulfed central Punjab, particularly Lahore and Multan, has reached perilous levels, creating a severe public health and...
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The concept of freedom has evolved significantly over the centuries, shaped by philosophical, political and social movements. Eric Fromm’s The Fear...
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I n a historic first, CIA director William J Burns and MI6 chief Richard Moore publicly addressed global intelligence challenges at a Financial...
In the early 1960s, a Baloch resistance movement began to take shape, primarily motivated by the aim of safeguarding the interests of Baloch...
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...