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...
GILGIT: Climate Change, Floods, and the Overlooked Mental Health Crisis
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing concerns of today’s world, and Pakistan remains among the most vulnerable countries. The country’s particularly strong monsoon season, which began on June 26, has brought widespread devastation. By September 12, 2025, heavy rains and flash floods had resulted in 946 deaths, including 255 children, and...
Digital Platforms and the Rise of Participatory Democracy in Pakistan
When we hear the word democracy, we usually think of a system where people elect representatives and hold them accountable for decisions. But democracy is much broader than that. There is also a concept where people are not limited to just voting, but take part in social issues, give opinions, and directly contribute to solutions....
KP Floods Expose Pakistan’s Climate Crisis
Climate change is no longer a distant warning it is the reality we live in now, and Pakistan’s recent floods in Buner, Swat, and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are its harshest reminder. In mid-August, a shocking cloudburst dumped over 150 mm of rain in just an hour over Buner, triggering flash floods and landslides...
A Message from Gilgit Baltistan: Aspirations and Challenges on Pakistan’s Independence Day
Gilgit-Baltistan, a breathtakingly beautiful region in Northern Pakistan, is home to some of the world’s highest mountains, including K2, Nanga Parbat, and Rakaposhi. Our region is known for its stunning natural landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. We celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, but more significantly, we commemorate our own independence day on...
Gilgit-Baltistan: A Fire Smolders Behind Silent Mountains
In Gilgit-Baltistan, home to the world’s highest and most majestic peaks, there is a new echo rising, not from the valleys or glaciers, but from the some towns, villages: the voice of unrest, sectarian unease, and a growing disconnect with the state. Once a symbol of peaceful coexistence, cultural diversity, and natural beauty, this region...
When Mountains Burn: The Rising Heat of Chilas and Bunji
A shocking climatic change is setting its roots in the northern highlands of Pakistan where jagged ridgelines of Gilgit-Baltistan used to ensure cool relief even during mid summers. during the month of July of the year 2025, in two of the major towns of the region, Chilas and Bunji registered record high temperatures in their...
Who Decides Our Priorities?
Have we ever stopped to think why our conversations always revolve around the same centuries-old topics? Events that we never witnessed, were never part of, and for which we’re not responsible at all. Why do we keep talking, debating, accusing, and creating sectarian tensions over things for which we have no real pictures or complete...
Muharram al-Haram: Virtues, Significance, and Precious Moments of History
The first month of the Islamic year, Muharram al-Haram, is filled with profound spiritual significance and numerous momentous events in Islamic history. The Qur’an and Hadith emphasize the virtues of this sacred month. Muharram not only marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar but also refreshes the memory of monumental incidents like Karbala and countless...