Why is our society afraid of intelligent people?
Hazel was an innocent girl born in a modern city of a third world country- Pakistan,where not every child goes to school, and has big dreams. On the day of her birth, herparents were happy like every other parent and wanted to provide her the bestresources for growth and education as possible. But, as Hazel […]
The Palestinian Conundrum and Betrayal of Brothers
Palestine is a geographic region in the Middle East, also known as the Holy Land. Theword ‘Palestine’ derives from the Greek word ‘Philistia,’ which means land of Philistines.As a spokesman of common people, I wanna say that Palestinians do indeed exist; weare individuals with hearts, minds, and hopes. As human beings, we have the right […]
A Generation Of Dilemma & Exotic Diaspora
They swipe before they speak, they stream before they watch, and question before they accept — welcome to Generation Z. Zoomers (or Gen Z) refers to a demographic cohort born between 1997 and 2012, bridging between Millennials (Gen Y) and Generation Alpha. A year ago, I watched a movie named “iBoy” and recently came across […]
The Unfinished Debate: Civil–Military Imbalance in Pakistan
The civil military imbalance is one of the most significant problems that have influenced Pakistan politics and has contributed to it as long as it exists. The issue regarding the real holders of power in the country is yet to be resolved even to date. The governments have shifted, the constitutions have been revised, and […]
Pakistan at the Crossroads: Stability or Another Lost Decade?
Pakistan is back on the crossroad of choice. The problem that has faced the country today is not one of political transformation or economic salvaging but about direction; whether Pakistan finally shifts into a stable and reformed country or will it sink into another decade of crisis management, institutional stasis, and citizen disillusionment? This question […]
Watching self-improvement videos is the new procrastination now…
Educational content can waste as much time as mindless scrolling — Do you know what floods the internet around the New Year, apart from shopping sprees, exclusive travel deals, and subscription offers? “Self-help content” Around 1.8 million self-improvement videos hit YouTube alone during New Year’s week. Till mid-Jan, our feeds are flooded with ‘advice’ enough to fill several lifespans. […]
Burnt Out From Writing? Here’s Why You Need To Stop Posting Every Day (Not Writing)
How I wrote my best stories yet, and how you can too Does writing feel like a chore to you lately? Write whatever crap, but don’t miss the deadline! You are not writing to create, just to hit “publish” before the clock runs out. If that sounds like you, answer this question: If you run out of […]
Humans’ Emotions Sell The Highest
How companies built a billion-dollar mechanism around your feelings. Open the app. Scroll. A funny, relatable meme — you can’t stop laughing. Scroll Again. Your favorite show’s edit with the perfect song. You replay it 3–4 times. Scroll. Again. A political clip — your blood boils. Scroll. Then again, something funny, wholesome, cheesy, juicy celebrity […]
Your Life Isn’t On Hold Until Graduation
Dear teenager, don’t let “Student” be your whole identity! Who are you? Yes, you young person reading this. I am asking a simple question. This isn’t philosophical, psychological, or a test of a paradox. Nothing like that is coming up. Who are you? What first comes to your mind when someone asks you this? For […]
Should You Read “7 Habits Of Highly Effective People Or Teenagers” As A Student?
I have read both, and this is my honest take… The two books often appear on every other “must-read self-help books” list, and for a good reason. Written by father-son duo Stephen R. Covey and Sean Covey, both books are not just tips but timeless principles that can guide you through life. Yet, many teenagers […]