While certain terms and concepts have assumed the status of regular add-ons in prime-time TV shows, social media news, and print media editorials and opinions, any serious student of social development with an intersectional perspective would be puzzled. The devil lies in the details. Under the heavy weight of umbrella terms like SDGs, Elite Capture,...
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March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Pakistan
In major blow to PTI, PHC rejects SIC’s plea on reserved seats
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court Thursday dismissed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) petition challenging the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) ruling that denied reserved seats to the party. “Petitions are unanimously rejected,” the court maintained. Earlier today, the PHC resumed the hearing being conducted by a five-member bench led by Chief Justice...
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March 13, 2024March 13, 2024Columns
Education Interrupted: Gaza Students Struggle as Schools and Universities Become Targets of Conflict
An Israeli airstrike devastated Gaza’s Al-Azhar University, along with several other educational institutions in the occupied territory. The Israelis damaged nine university buildings in Gaza and two in the West Bank. This resulted in over 227,335 Palestinian students, including 555 with scholarships abroad. It also experiences disruptions to their higher education. Then, on Jan. 18,...
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March 12, 2024March 12, 2024Blogs
Climate change is the most critical issue of our time
Climate change is the most critical issue of our time, with its early warning signs requiring our attention and action. Ignorance provides no refuge as our planet experiences melting glaciers, increasing floods, disappearing species, and escalating extreme weather events. The impacts of climate change present serious risks, especially for developing countries like Pakistan. South Asia,...
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March 12, 2024March 12, 2024Pakistan
President Zardari not to draw salary owing to economic challenges
President Asif Ali Zardari has decided not to take a salary from the government owing to the economic challenges being faced by the country. His decision was announced via a statement by the President’s Secretariat Press Wing on Tuesday. “He took this decision to encourage prudent financial management in the country. The President considered it...
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March 12, 2024March 12, 2024Pakistan
Ramazan begins today after moon sighted
PESHAWAR: The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee on Monday announced the sighting of moon and first day of the holy month of Ramazan will fall on Tuesday. The committee’s meeting was held at the office of the administrator of Auqaf in the provincial capital with Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, head of the central moon sighting committee, in...
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March 10, 2024March 10, 2024Blogs
Girls Face Obstacles in Pursuing Education
Achieving gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but also crucial for promoting a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Despite some progress in recent years, the global path is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. With women and girls making up half of the world’s population, they also represent half...
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March 9, 2024March 9, 2024Blogs
From Noise of Check her hands to Voice of No Cheating in learning
I was taking tests from my students on the board yesterday. I called Sabarmeen to write the answer to the question on the blackboard. She wrote the answer appropriately and I appreciated her but suddenly noise arose in the classroom. Check her hand, check her hand. I checked her hand and was surprised because she...
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March 9, 2024March 9, 2024Columns
Empowerment Exploited: The Feminist Concussions
A contemplation of the complexities and contradictions inherent in the pursuit of women’s empowerment Abuse is not confined to vulnerable women alone. The victims or survivors can include various labels, dictums, and watchwords. One such impactful term is ’empowerment,’ especially concerning women’s emancipation. Both academic literature and discourse beyond academia have extensively utilized this expression...
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March 8, 2024March 8, 2024World
International Women’s day: Why is it celebrated on March 8?
International Women’s Day has descended upon us. It is the day women all around the globe are celebrated for their achievements, strengths and impact on the world. It is a day to acknowledge and honour their rights and progress. This year’s United Nations (UN) theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is “Invest in Women: Accelerate...