On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in the tourist town of Pahalgam, in Indian-administered Kashmir, claimed the lives of at least 26 people and injured 17 others. Following this tragic incident, I had the opportunity to express my views on an Indian TV talk show. During the conversation, it became painfully evident that the...
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April 13, 2025April 13, 2025Columns
The Future World and Humanity
In the way the world is progressing in the fields of science and technology, what will be the implications for humanity and this planet? Let’s try to understand this. Firstly, we need to assess the changes happening on this planet. In the next hundred years, there will be a significant increase in the average temperature...
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March 22, 2025March 22, 2025Columns
How Social Media Has Exposed Us Negatively?
Social media has provided us with a tremendous platform to share our thoughts, feelings, and experiences with the world without any barriers. It is a medium of expression that has shattered many traditional constraints. Now, there is no need for a platform or an editor to voice our opinions. This newfound freedom is crucial, yet...
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Faisalabad: Restoration Efforts Begin for Climate-Impacted Agricultural Land in Historic Christian Village Khushpur
A major restoration initiative has been launched to rehabilitate agricultural land in Khushpur, a historic 125-year-old Christian village in Chak No. 51 GB, severely affected by climate change, particularly waterlogging and salinity. Over 50% of the village’s farmland has become unproductive due to environmental degradation, forcing many Christian farmers to sell their land at significantly...
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March 20, 2025March 20, 2025Columns
From crisis to conservation: how climate education can transform marine management
The world’s oceans are in crisis, facing rising temperatures, acidification, and overexploitation of marine resources. While governments push for stronger conservation policies, the true key to sustainability lies in education. The way coastal communities, policymakers, and future generations are taught about the ocean directly impacts how they manage and protect it. A fascinating contrast emerges...
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March 20, 2025March 20, 2025Columns
World Water Day: A Call for Action and Awareness
World Water Day, celebrated every year on March 22, is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of water in our lives and the challenges we face in ensuring its availability for all. The United Nations designated this day to raise awareness about the global water crisis and to promote sustainable management of this vital...
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Terror Strikes Bannu: Unmasking Jaish Fursan Muhammad and the Ongoing Wave of Violence.
What Happened in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? As the entire nation was preparing for Iftar last evening, a wave of terror struck Bannu. The sound of gunfire and explosions spread fear across the city. Helpless citizens rushed around carrying the bodies of their loved ones, searching through the rubble for survivors. Cries of pain and sorrow...
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March 1, 2025March 1, 2025Columns
The Political Economy of Gendered Violence: How Conflict Shapes Power, Justice, and Feminist Narratives
In the Global South, particularly in Pakistan, the struggle for gender justice is deeply entangled with economic and political realities. Gender-based violence (GBV) is not an isolated phenomenon—it is a calculated mechanism used to uphold inequality. Real progress demands more than performative policies and surface-level reforms; it requires confronting the systems that profit from women’s...
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January 24, 2025January 24, 2025Columns
Pakistan Army Museum Rawalpindi ,The custodian of heritage
The aim of this museum is to make the public aware of the history of the Pakistan Army “Army Museum in Rawalpindi houses many symbols of victories and sacrifices” The pages of history can never be ignored. Knowledge of the past is an silver bullet for the ideological, academic and intellectual upbringing of the younger...
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January 22, 2025January 22, 2025Columns
Diverse Voices, United Rights: Building a Just Society
In a world where inequality and discrimination persist, human rights knowledge stands as a beacon of hope—a tool for empowerment, justice, and transformative change. It’s not just about understanding rights; it’s about wielding them to create a world where everyone can thrive with dignity and freedom. Claiming and defending rights basically knowing our rights means...