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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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...
Language Under Constitution
Introduction The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, also known as the 1973 constitution, was drafted by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s government. It was ratified on August 14, 1973 and was the first Constitution to be framed by elected representatives in Pakistan (Bajora, 2010). It comprises 280 articles and five schedules, and has undergone twenty-three...
The Historical Golden Age and contemporary crisis in the Muslim World: A book launch exploring worries of Left
I had an occasion to witness a book launch, The Historical Golden Age and contemporary crisis in the Muslim World by Physicist Parvez Hood Bhoy, him being guest and Anchor and Analyst, Syed Muzammil Shah as moderator at Alhamra’s Think Fest. Pervez Hood Bhoy sparked off with reminiscing scientific laureates from Islamic world, such as...
“Be Positive”
As we navigate through the challenges of life, it’s important to remember that positivity can make all the difference. A positive attitude has been linked to better mental health, stronger relationships, and even greater success in achieving our goals. Embracing a positive mindset can help us to see opportunities where others see obstacles, open ourselves...
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities in financial crisis
It was June 2021, when the University of Peshawar, after going through a financial crisis for several years, had finally been able to pay salaries and pensions to its employees without borrowing a single penny. But the happy memory of days gone by. One of the great alma mater of Pakistan, the University of Peshawar...
Women under Taliban’s rule
Under the Taliban regime, women in Afghanistan have seen their rights and freedoms stripped away. The Taliban came to power in Afghanistan in 1996 and imposed a strict interpretation of Sharia law on the country. Women were not allowed to work or attend school, they were forced to wear the burqa and were not allowed...
The 2022 FIFA World Cup and the benefits it reaps for Qatar
For the first time in history, the world has come together in Qatar, to watch the most expensive World Cup ever. In an effort to stand out on the global stage, the gas-rich emirate has, approximately, spent up to $300bn preparing for the most prestigious event of football, The 2022 FIFA World Cup. Qatar, a...
Schools for All; A Journey of Inclusion to Exclusion
When a child is going to start school, one of the first things that parents inquire is which one school is best for their kid? And they have a lot of different options in their mind like affordability, syllabus, learning opportunities, school environment etc. Besides, it is totally different in the case of parents of...
Afghanistan: Prohibition of Poppy Cultivation and Narcotics
Today, through a decree by Taliban supreme leader, Sheikh Haibatullah, the cultivation of poppy / Hash across Afghanistan is banned now and the decree announced that if anyone is found cultivating or supplying poopy/hash, they shall be treated through “sharia law”. Remember, Afghanistan right now produces 90% of world poppy and 90% of hash production,...