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By Dr Zawwar Hussain Human beings experience the Earth mostly from a horizontal perspective. We walk across roads, build cities, cross plains and look towards distant mountains or the endless horizon of the sea. Our daily lives rarely remind us that beneath this familiar surface exists a planet of extraordinary vertical extremes — a world where the highest mountain peak and the deepest ocean trench are separated by nearly 20 kilometers of geological drama. If sea level is considered the reference point, Mount Everest rises about 8,849 meters into the sky, while Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean plunges nearly…

By Dr Younis Chachar Pakistan’s HIV epidemic is undergoing a fundamental epidemiological transition. While historically concentrated among specific key populations, recent outbreaks have demonstrated that HIV is increasingly becoming a broader public health and health systems challenge affecting children, women, adolescents and the wider community. Unsafe injection practices, inadequate infection prevention and control (IPC), unsafe blood transfusions, delayed diagnosis, weak healthcare regulation and persistent stigma are contributing to preventable HIV transmission, highlighting the need to shift from disease-specific interventions towards integrated, community-based prevention and stronger health systems. Pakistan’s HIV epidemic is undergoing a profound epidemiological transition. Traditionally regarded as a…

By Ali Nawaz Rahimoo Pakistan often celebrates its “youth bulge” as one of its greatest national assets. With more than 46 million people between the ages of 15 and 24, the country possesses one of the largest youth populations in the world. This demographic dividend should be a powerful engine of economic growth, innovation and social progress. Yet, instead of becoming Pakistan’s greatest strength, it risks becoming one of its most pressing economic challenges. The reason is simple: Pakistan is producing more graduates than jobs, while industries continue to complain that they cannot find workers with the practical skills they…

By Mahnoor Sarwar The post-Cold War order, built on the assumption of a universally accepted rules-based system and sustained by American hegemony, is facing a profound crisis. The 2026 Global Peace Index confirms that the world is experiencing the highest number of active conflicts since 1946, with the ongoing Iran war emerging as a critical stress test for an already fractured international system. The response of the global community, reflected in recent forums such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meetings, reveals a troubling reality: multilateral institutions are increasingly paralyzed by intensifying great-power rivalry.…

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By Naz Solangi KARACHI: Senior Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Member of the National Assembly Dr Nafisa Shah has criticised the recent Gilgit-Baltistan elections, alleging widespread irregularities and claiming the electoral process was marred by violence. Speaking to the media, Dr Shah described the elections as “more an act of political terrorism than a democratic exercise”. She said a PPP worker was killed during election-related violence, calling the incident deeply tragic. She also alleged that Chaudhry Latif Akbar, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, had been attacked, claiming the incidents appeared to be part of a coordinated plan. Dr…

The latest progress in negotiations between Iran and Oman over the future management of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz offers a rare and welcome sign of hope in a region that has become synonymous with uncertainty. For months, the Gulf has remained under the shadow of military confrontation, diplomatic strain and growing fears over the security of one of the world’s most important maritime passages. Every escalation has carried consequences far beyond the Middle East, reminding governments and businesses alike that instability in a narrow stretch of water can quickly ripple through the global economy. Against this backdrop, the…

By Abdul Rehman Patel In August 1945, Hiroshima and Nagasaki became symbols of the most devastating consequences of war. Atomic bombs turned thriving cities into ruins within moments, leaving behind unimaginable destruction, grief and uncertainty. Japan, defeated and devastated, stood before a historic turning point. Its economy had collapsed, its infrastructure was destroyed and its people faced the painful reality of national humiliation. Yet, in that moment of extraordinary crisis, Japan’s greatest decision was not merely about rebuilding cities. It was about rebuilding its national mindset. A defeated nation could have chosen the easier path. It could have spent decades…

By M Rashid Tabassum Every year on August 5, International Traffic Light Day reminds the world of a simple but powerful reality: roads become safer not only through technology and infrastructure, but through human responsibility. Traffic lights may appear to be ordinary devices placed at crowded intersections, yet they represent something much deeper. They are symbols of order, discipline and a collective agreement that every life on the road matters. In rapidly expanding cities, where populations are growing and the number of vehicles continues to rise, traffic management has become one of the defining challenges of modern urban life. Roads…

By Hamd Raja Reading is often described as a way of gaining knowledge, but the deepest value of a good book lies beyond information. A meaningful book does not simply fill our minds with ideas; it reshapes the way we see ourselves, understand others and respond to the world around us. Over time, I have realized that a powerful book is not merely something we read. It is something that quietly reads us back, revealing our habits, questioning our assumptions and sometimes changing the direction of our lives. Many books I have explored on solitude, psychology, discipline, money, purpose, habits…