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The State of Censorship in Pakistan

Illiteracy is a plague that has held back Pakistan from truly thriving in the global sphere. However, lack of education and literate professionals is less of an issue than censorship. Barring literary journals, magazines, books and other forms of press media is the determining factor in the developmental stagnancy of the country at large. The…

ByKhudeeja AsifAugust 29, 20200Comments

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All you need to know about Pakistan’s space industry

SUPARCO, or Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, is the national space agency of Pakistan responsible for aerospace research, aeronautics and space programs. It came into being in 1961 as a research wing of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, and later in 1981, it gained the status of a commission. Pakistan has had its fair…

ByNaufil AyazAugust 24, 20200Comments

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The Issue with Unlicensed Mental Health Professionals and their Practices

Mental health treatment practices in Pakistan are still not ethically sound. As the education system surrounding mental health is still a work in progress, it is not surprising that there is a lack of skilled and capable professionals. In Pakistan, there are limited universities which offer majors in psychology, counselling and sociology. There are…

ByKhudeeja AsifAugust 19, 20200Comments

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Is the US a military threat to Pakistan?

The US and Pakistan have had a seesaw-like relationship since the Cold War when they formally created a strong foreign policy on one another especially during the USSR invasion of Afghanistan. Officials and media in the US have warned that US support to Pakistan should be cut citing reasons of terrorism, meanwhile Pakistan officials and…

ByAbdullah KhalidAugust 17, 20200Comments

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The Abundance of Private Schools in Pakistan – Explained

The role of the provision of education traditionally falls onto the state in any given democracy. This is seen as a natural and irreplaceable duty within key debates surrounding educational services. However, in recent times this essential role has been challenged in Pakistan owing to the growing private education sector. In Pakistan, the education sector…

ByFarah JassawallaAugust 12, 20200Comments

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The perils of online education: why it is an alternative not welcomed by most students

The current global pandemic, in addition to causing limitless annihilation has disrupted the global educational system too, causing the campuses to shut down all over the world. Given the scenario, that is not indicative of any signs of reopening the institutes anytime soon, the need for a substitute to avoid any further compromise on students’…

ByNaufil AyazAugust 4, 20200Comments

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The Case of Student Unions in Pakistan

Many students in today's Pakistan have never interacted with a student union. For the average teenager, the concept is foreign. No one has ever heard of a student-run group that consists of students, for the students. This group is made expend its energies, time, and resources to the student community, from organizing protests concerning fee-structures,…

ByFarah JassawallaJuly 30, 20200Comments

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The Overlooked Female Prisoners of Pakistan

Gaps exist everywhere. Income gap separates the rich from the poor. Access to education separates the literate from illiterate. Availability of food separates the well-fed from the hungry. One gap that is, often overlooked and, particularly alarming is the one that separates women behind bars from those who are free. It can, unequivocally, be said,…

ByHuma MeerJuly 28, 20200Comments

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Why DHA is a smart but risky concept

The Defense Housing Authority (DHA) has spread to various cities and parts of Pakistan recently, and has become one of the most powerful housing societies of Pakistan. Nowadays, DHA is the dream for many middle-class individuals towards the end of their career and a norm for upper class families. Rich families with vast lands in…

ByMahnoor KhalidJuly 24, 20200Comments

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Why Pakistanis Are Hooked to Morning Shows

It comes by no surprise that every morning millions of Pakistani women tune into their favorite morning show as an integral part of their daily routine. The reputable hosts of the shows have become familiar faces that they resonate with. The segments on makeup, lifestyle and personal grooming offer content that they take inspiration from.…

ByHuma MeerJuly 22, 20200Comments

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