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A Strategic Thaw: China-EU Consensus

On January 12, a collective sigh of relief was audible across the Eurasian manufacturing landscape. After months of simmering tensions that threatened to boil over into a debilitating trade war, China and the European Union announced a breakthrough consensus on the vexing issue of electric vehicles (EVs). By agreeing to a mechanism of “price undertakings”—essentially...

When Comfort Turns into a Cage
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When Comfort Turns into a Cage

Sarah wakes up before sunrise every day. She’s a single mother, working as a teacher in one of the city’s top private schools. Her three children also study there, and because she works at the school, she gets some help with their fees. From the outside, people might think she’s lucky, her kids are in...

The Silent Chainsaw: Can a Sapling Replace a Giant?
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The Silent Chainsaw: Can a Sapling Replace a Giant?

In the heart of Shakarparian, one of Islamabad’s oldest green spaces, the calm of the morning was shattered. Instead of birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves, there was a frantic roar, chainsaws cutting through century,old branches. High above, a Golden Oriole flitted in panic. On the forest floor, wild boars and jackals ran across...

Behind the Glass and Steel: Islamabad Airport’s World-Class Promise Under Scrutiny
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Behind the Glass and Steel: Islamabad Airport’s World-Class Promise Under Scrutiny

When Islamabad International Airport officially became operational in 2018, it was introduced as more than just a replacement for an outdated facility. It was presented as a statement — a gateway meant to reflect modern Pakistan, efficiency, and global standards. For travelers arriving in the capital, expectations were high: smoother operations, superior infrastructure, and an...

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Incomplete Attachments ; A Silent Social Reality

As 2025 comes to an end, it is time to reflect not only on personal journeys but on a silent pattern shaping our society: unclear relationships, emotional dependence without responsibility, and the damage caused by unresolved attachments. Many relationships begin sincerely but without direction. One person becomes deeply attached, while the other accepts care and...

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In the Age of Noise, Who Listens to Real Thought?

Noise has multiplied; critical thought has become inconvenient. Everyone is speaking but very little thinking is being tolerated. The contemporary public sphere is saturated with opinions, visibility and performance, while remaining increasingly hostile to reflection that disrupts comfort or authority. Speech is abundant where it affirms power, scarce where it interrogates it. In such conditions,...

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Rethinking the RMB Debate: Why Exchange-Rate Narratives Need Updating

In recent months, Western commentary has once again seized upon China’s trade surplus as evidence that the renminbi (RMB) is undervalued. The familiar charge is that China keeps its currency artificially weak to support exports. This narrative, rooted in older economic frameworks, places heavy weight on trade flows while giving insufficient attention to the realities...

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LinkedIn Where Dreams Turn into Professions

The world is changing rapidly, and with it human connections, sources of employment and the entire concept of professional life have evolved. There was a time when people searched for jobs through newspaper ads or relied on recommendations from friends and acquaintances. But now we live in an era where your career, opportunities, and success...

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Islamic perspectives on interpersonal relationship

Interpersonal relationship means ‘your behavior towards different people in different situation’, it also refers to psychological and motivational approach of someone toward other individuals. It includes communication, feelings, exchange of thoughts and mutual respect among people. Islam emphasizes interpersonal relationships and revolves around it. Your behavior with different people will promote a society whether it...