The haunting soliloquy of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, “To be, or not to be,” was never just about a prince’s indecision, it was a meditation on the agony of existence under the weight of injustice. Today, as Pakistan grapples with a spiraling economic crisis and a fractured polity, this question resonates through the streets of Islamabad and...
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A Future Slowly Walking Away
Ehtishaam was talented, ambitious, and deeply connected to his homeland. After completing his MBA from a well-known Pakistani university, he made a conscious decision to stay back. Like many young professionals, he believed Pakistan needed its educated youth, not their departure. He wanted to grow, succeed, and contribute without leaving the country. Soon after graduation,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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From Snowy Peaks to Golden Sands: Pakistan’s Untold Natural Wonders
Pakistan is a land of contrasts and hidden treasures, where every corner tells a story of breathtaking beauty. From towering snowy peaks to golden desert sands, from tranquil alpine lakes to turquoise coastal waters, the country offers travelers a journey like no other. The northern areas of Pakistan are truly spellbinding. Hunza Valley, with its...
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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...