Modern political systems present themselves as reflections of the will of the people. Constitutions, elections, parliaments, and public debate create the impression that power flows from the people upward to those who govern. However, the reality is far more complex. Real power often does not lie with elected representatives, but with permanent and less visible...
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Rain Continues in Islamabad; Heavy Snowfall in Hilly Areas
Islamabad and Rawalpindi, along with other parts of the country, are expected to experience intermittent rainfall on Friday evening and night. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a strong westerly wave is prevailing over most upper parts of the country and will continue for the next 24 hours. Under these conditions, more intermittent rains...
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The Silent Chainsaw: Can a Sapling Replace a Giant?
In the heart of Shakarparian, one of Islamabad’s oldest green spaces, the calm of the morning was shattered. Instead of birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves, there was a frantic roar, chainsaws cutting through century,old branches. High above, a Golden Oriole flitted in panic. On the forest floor, wild boars and jackals ran across...