Category: Columns

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...

India is building a chain of dams on the Chenab that will change how and when water reaches Pakistan. An international court has ruled against it. India has not shown up. We have not woken up. Faisal, a rice farmer in Hafizabad, does not know that a courtroom in The Hague matters to him. The...

Convocation day feels like arrival. But the real confrontation begins when the applause fades and the market ask a different set of questions. A Graduation ceremony was one of the most significant milestones in a person’s life. No matter the degree – bachelor’s, master’s or PhD, the day carries a profound sense of accomplishment. The...

In contemporary Urdu poetry, the name of Iftikhar Arif holds a unique and credible position in terms of intellectual seriousness, cultural awareness, and symbolic depth. The fundamental purpose of this study is to clarify that Iftikhar Arif’s poetry should not be considered limited merely to religious or emotional references; rather, it should be viewed as...

Trinidad is not merely a place it is an alchemy. It is where South America’s ancient breath meets the Caribbean’s rhythm, a crucible where the world’s grief borne on slave ships and indentured vessels was poured into humid soil and distilled into steelpan’s thunder, calypso’s wit, and the defiant joy of Carnival. To find it,...

Pakistan faces an existential crisis as rapid population growth continues to strain resources and compromise the quality of life. The country’s population challenges are indeed substantial; however, they are not insurmountable. History shows that nations have overcome far greater obstacles when they are united by sound and inspiring narratives. For Pakistan, crafting and sustaining a...