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 […]
Educational Failure and Economic Subservience: Lessons from Global Recoveries and the Path Forward for Pakistan
Pakistan’s persistent economic dependency and intellectual stagnation cannot be understood solely through fiscal mismanagement or political instability. At its core lies a deeper structural issue — an outdated educational paradigm that shapes how individuals think, learn, and engage with the world. Education is not merely a system for delivering information; it is the foundation upon […]
Nova’s Movement: The Generation of Resistance
History is ripe with the struggles of the pen. All worthwhile changes in history have triumphed through the prism of intellectual change. The transformation of thought is the fundamental element in the rise of the greatest societies of mankind. A society is built upon the individual, the individual is built upon his thought, the calibre […]