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By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal For more than seven decades, the Palestinian people have lived with a form of historical weight that few other communities in modern times have been asked to carry. It is not only the absence of a recognised, secure homeland that defines this condition, but the accumulation of everyday ruptures: the loss of homes, the fragmentation of families, and the steady narrowing of ordinary life into something resembling permanent emergency. In Gaza, entire neighbourhoods have been reduced to fractured landscapes of concrete and dust, where survival itself has become a daily negotiation. In the West Bank, the…
By Atiq Raja Madrid is not simply the capital of Spain; it is a city where history breathes through every street, where royal grandeur stands beside modern energy, and where culture is not preserved behind walls but lived openly in plazas, cafés, parks and conversations. My visit to Madrid felt like walking through a living storybook — one page filled with royal elegance, another with artistic brilliance, and the next with the warmth and spirit of everyday Spanish life. At the heart of this unforgettable experience was Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s historic square that perfectly captures the soul of old Spain.…
By Alia Zarar Khan From walking confidently through courtroom visuals to issuing contradictory remarks in recent media appearances while in custody, the emergence of the so-called “mafia queen” has rapidly evolved into a talking point across television panels, social media timelines, and casual conversations. Yet beneath the surface of viral clips and trending hashtags lies a more uncomfortable question about how contemporary societies process accusation, spectacle, and accountability. High-profile cases, particularly those involving individuals with visibility or perceived influence, rarely travel a straight path towards closure. Instead, they unfold in cycles. There is the initial burst of attention, the immediate…
India’s sudden obsession with what online users have sarcastically christened the “Cockroach Party” has become more than another fleeting social media joke. It has evolved into a revealing political moment, exposing the nervous undercurrents now moving through a country where spectacle increasingly substitutes governance and where digital theatrics often carry greater emotional force than parliamentary debate itself. The speed with which anonymous online accounts accumulated millions of followers shocked not only supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party, but also many within India’s wider political establishment. Yet beneath the outrage, mockery and conspiracy theories lies a…
By Dr. Mehmood Alam Aasi Khurram Jahangiri The enduring legacy of the righteous has never merely rested in books, shrines or inherited titles. It survives in manners, in conduct, in the quiet discipline of reverence and humility that one generation passes to another. The Qur’anic reminder in Surah Al-Kahf that “wealth and children are the adornment of worldly life, but lasting good deeds are better with your Lord” speaks not only of personal virtue but of the moral inheritance that outlives power, fame and material achievement. In an age increasingly defined by spectacle, noise and instant recognition, the life of…
By Dr Zawwar Hussain In an age dominated by screens, algorithms and increasingly sedentary lifestyles, the revival of outdoor activity has become more than a recreational trend; it has become a social necessity. Across the world, governments, educators and health experts are searching for ways to reconnect people, particularly the young, with physical movement, critical thinking and nature itself. Against this backdrop, World Orienteering Week 2026 arrives not merely as a sporting celebration, but as a timely reminder that human beings are designed to move, explore and think beyond the confines of digital dependency. From 16 to 24 May, millions…
By Nadia Mushtaque Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern for Pakistan; it is now a lived national emergency shaping daily life, public health and economic survival. From devastating floods and prolonged droughts to lethal heatwaves and worsening air pollution, the country has become one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable states despite contributing only a fraction of global carbon emissions. The consequences are already visible across cities, villages and agricultural landscapes, where millions of people are struggling against environmental conditions growing harsher with each passing year. Pakistan’s climatic structure makes the crisis even more dangerous. The country lies…
