Category: Columns

Narrative is not just speaking or writing; it is a hidden structure of power. Societies do not move only through force and authority, but through the stories and narratives people are made to believe. These narratives carefully crafted, repeated, and widely circulated—shape how people view themselves, their enemies, and the future. In this way, narrative...

Gilgit-Baltistan is one of the most breathtaking regions of Pakistan. Surrounded by towering mountains, lush green valleys, and stunning landscapes, it truly deserves to be called a paradise on earth. Beyond its natural beauty, the people of this region are equally remarkable simple, kind, and exceptionally hospitable. Visitors are welcomed like family, and the warmth...

Near Sargodha lies a modest village called Wazir Kot, where mornings once woke with the scent of soil and evenings wrapped themselves in the quiet shade of trees. In that stillness, a child opened his eyes, unaware that one day his words would come to define an entire era. The wind moving through the fields,...

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the literary landscape of the subcontinent (present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh) witnessed the emergence of many great figures who left a deep impact on Urdu, Persian, Hindi, and Bengali literature. Among the most prominent poets and philosophers of this era was Allama Muhammad Iqbal, who highlighted the concepts...

Usually, small plants cannot grow under the shade of a large and towering tree. Yet Syed Qamar Abbas broke this tradition in the land of Peshawar and created his own distinct identity. His father, Syed Farigh Bukhari, was a well known progressive poet and writer who belonged to a respected Syed family. His name carried...

When India placed the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance in April 2025, the legal dispute quickly acquired a more concrete dimension: an acceleration of infrastructure development on the western rivers. Projects long stalled by design objections, arbitration, or environmental review have entered a phase of heightened urgency, and the pace of construction across...

Johar Mir is counted among those distinguished journalists, intellectuals, and poets who left lasting marks on the intellectual, literary, and political landscape of Pakistan through their writings, analyses, and creative thought. He was known in literary circles for his insight and poetic aesthetics, and he also earned recognition for his fearless expression regarding political awareness...

China is bracing for its most significant annual ritual. The ‘Two Sessions’or Lianghui comprising the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), are not merely administrative fixtures. For a world grappling with fractured supply chains and geopolitical realignment, the upcoming gathering in Beijing represents a barometer...

In the intellectual and literary landscape of the subcontinent, certain figures shine with a light that continues to illuminate hearts for generations. Professor Dr. Nazir Tabassum was one of those radiant stars. He brought together in his being the sensitivity of a poet, the curiosity of a researcher, the insight of a critic, and the...