Philosophical approaches to conscience and pragmatism as viewed in history and politics
Conscience can bridge the assertion of identities by providing a moral framework, rising above divisions
US adventures in Iran and Venezuela show that the world’s sole super power is in the grip of an imperialist impulse
The stories about the Partition are so horrendous that the generosity of nationalist versions does little justice to the horror of individual accounts
Political parties always promise good governance. Do the ground realities shake their faith in the cause once they are in power?
The regional and class disparities in 1971 were outcomes of enduring colonial state structures
How the PPP’s legislative record squares up with its stated ideology
Do UN peace operations prioritise maintaining existing power structures over addressing injustice?
The ongoing genocide in Gaza remained a major theme at the UNGA. What does this mean for Palestinians?
A cycle of natural disasters challenges legitimacy of state institutions by restoring or eroding public trust
Democracies do not collapse abruptly; they deteriorate with a gradual weakening of democratic institutions
Flooding of urban centres has become a frequent phenomenon. Beyond the infrastructural losses, what price do the people pay?
A historic look at Pakistan’s stance on the Palestinian issue
Do the smaller political parties, operating on the periphery, have what it takes to challenge the mainstream?
Hybrid regimes initiate a vicious cycle where democracy cannot deliver effectively
The NPT is the most widely adopted arms control mechanism with 191 countries as its signatories
Historically, budgets have mostly been seen by the common man as favouring the elite
70 percent of Pakistan’s population has only limited access to safe drinking water
Dr Yasmin Amarsi’s story is one of grit, reform and quiet revolution in Pakistan’s healthcare system
Mutual mistrust has been the defining feature of Pakistan-India relationship since Partition
