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Lack of Education Among Rural Women Hindering Pakistan’s Economic Growth
M Ilyas
The persistent lack of education among women in Pakistan’s rural areas, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), continues to pose a serious threat to the country’s economic development. Experts emphasize that bridging the…
Rhetoric vs. restraint: narrative warfare meets military discipline
Asim Riaz
India, grappling with strategic overreach, has now lost track of its own narrative. Its
blend of fabrications, false flags, and unverified battlefield claims has spiraled into a full-blown cognitive warfare crisis. What…
* Privileged * !!
Pakistan is the only privileged country where it won its independence on a silver plate, unlike the Afghans, who had to die and migrate by millions to finally take the reins of the country, which they can proudly call their own. I wonder if…
Recent developments and ceasefire between India and Pakistan
Pakistan and India have agreed to reach a ceasefire understanding. However, it is important to put the relevant developments in the right perspectiv
Islamabad: In response to the firing of Brahmos missiles over several locations…
* Vampire * !!
As India unleashes unprovoked and unjustified attacks on soft civilian targets, I am appalled by some insensitive social media content. Some individuals on both sides of the divide are advocating for retributory strikes against each other .…
* Warmonger * !!
As war sirens are being installed and tested across Pakistan, this file picture of a second world war amuses me all the more because of the bicycle than the dreaded German bomber in the background. Modi, as a vegetarian, is supposed to be…
* Comradeship * !!
I was born into a military family. A legacy steeped in centuries of valor, we are the sons of those who once turned the tide of battle against the British Empire. Our bloodline has produced some of the finest generals — warriors whose names…
* Colours of Spring * !!
The historic picture came to me from the private family collection of Honourable Prince Dr. Mahmud Aurangzeb taken in 60s at Baghderi having both my uncle and Aunty in the frame, besides the late Begum Naseem Ayub Aurangzeb with the…
Advantages of Student Learning Outcomes Based Assessment and its Impact on Teaching Learning Process
Shafique Awan
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) based assessment is a curriculum based assessment approach in which tests are developed as per requirement of SLO, a specific statement that describes the knowledge, skills and values…
Aramco–NextDecade LNG Deal: Strategic Implications of a 20-Year, 1.2 MTPA Agreement
Asim Riaz
On April 8, 2025, Saudi Aramco* signed a binding 20-year Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with NextDecade Corporation to purchase 1.2 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Train 4 of the Rio Grande LNG project in…