“Love will Return in Another Way”
Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was a German-speaking Bohemian Jewish novelist and writer from Prague. He is widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. There’s a story of this man helping a girl finding her doll, the way he handled the situation for her, keeping her calm intact and writing a letter for…
Read MoreHumanism: The Hidden Ingredient of an Equitable Social Order?
The basis of societal structures that defines duties, expectations, and limitations is the imposition of categories, which divide people into binary divisions. The most prevalent division is of Genders. Feminism is a range of political ideologies, social movements, and moral principles that seek to define and uphold political, economic, personal, and social equality between the…
Read MoreTrapped in the IMF Web: Pakistan’s Struggle for Sovereignty
One cannot help but reckon on the the vulnerable state of the economy of Pakistan and how the country managed to engrave itself in the deep valley of instability and economic doldrums. Even after 76 years of independence, Pakistan’s struggle for sovereignty continues, and it is crucial to ask the source of this. To answer…
Read MoreEchoes of Empathy: Cultivating a new Social Order!
Generally people – whether well educated or illiterate – have a very peculiar behavior towards a conversation. No matter what the topic under discussion may be, they have the habit of pinning a statement and then arguing like animals. More often than not, people do not even try to be kind to one another, or…
Read MoreShifting the Focus: Parental Role in the Success of Students
It’s been 18 long years since this author read ‘Why boys fail in college’ by H.E. Hawkes. While exploring the avenues of the teaching profession at that time, this writer took every word of the essay to the heart and hoped that the coming out of this essay will lead to better results. Little did…
Read MoreEducation; the most powerful weapon!
Indeed, education is the most powerful weapon to bring a positive change in the state. The statement emphasizes upon the essentiality of education for bringing up an inclusive state, where all the citizens can benefit equally from the available resources. This is possible because education is the gateway to glory and success. It is also…
Read MoreRamadan: Embracing the Sacred Journey of Fasting and Spiritual Growth
The consecrated month of Ramadan is knocking on the door. Allah is ready to flare the door of forgiveness and latch Shaitan. During the month of Ramadan, Allah showers his slaves with benefits. One of the five pillars of Islam is fasting, which is observed during this month. During this month, the Prophet (peace be…
Read MoreFrom Fatima Jinnah to the Modern Era: Exposing Political Disgrace
In the early 1960s, Pakistan experienced its first and only direct presidential elections under the influence of a new constitution introduced by the then inorganically ruling Ayub Khan. Despite being remembered by some as a “golden-era ruler” for the decade of development, Ayub Khan’s regime was marked by controversies and the destruction of democracy that…
Read MoreLost Potential: Pakistan’s Education Crisis and the Urgent Call for Change
Pakistan – a country rich in culture and blessed with a diverse population – struggles with crucial challenges in its educational sector, restricting its overall growth and development potential. These challenges, however, are not new but rather dating back to colonial-era policies. The educational obstacles in Pakistan are intricate, complicated and multifaceted, including – but…
Read MoreWhy Voting Is Essential: Understanding Its Importance
Elections consistently prove to be a turning point in the history of any country. The same could very well be said about our cherished, beloved and exquisite country. However, unfortunately, many sane, educated and aware people have been heard saying that they would not go out to vote. Pat Mitchell, the American journalist, once said,…
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