Category: Columns

THE exchange of missiles has stopped and the guns have fallen silent after four days of intense conflict that had threatened to turn into an all-out war between two nuclear-armed South Asian nations. Both India and Pakistan have stepped back from the brink after a US-brokered ceasefire. The fighting may have stopped, yet tentativeness surrounds...

When rumors and fear blocked the way, Punjab’s scholars stepped forward. From the pulpits of mosques to the streets, their voices played a role in saving hundreds of children from disabilities. Pakistan is one of the few countries where the polio virus is still crippling children. Although most countries in the world have eradicated the...

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...

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...

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...

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...