Why all eyes on Rafah? The level of barbarity the world witnessed in Rafah from the recent airstrikes by Israel has generated a psychological shockwave among humanity. Such horrific incidents have already happened in history during Adolf Hitler’s era, and those incidents, which happened in the absence of modern technology, are still mourned, condemned, and […]
Author: Abdul Basit
“Ignorant & elected,” Mehdi Hasan roasts Hina Parvez Butt
Mehdi Hasan roasts MPA Hina Parvez Butt after her wrong attribution of the word “PAID”. British-American broadcaster Mehdi Hasan recently interviewed Chairman PTI Imran Khan from jail for his own new media organization, Zeteo. The interview was titled as “Imran Khan talks to me from prison” and published on Zeteo’s website. This article was exclusive […]
The making of Pakistan: A study in Nationalism by K.K Aziz
Introducing the terms ‘nation’, ‘citizenship’ and ‘patriotism’ have little weight in political discourse and often give rise to controversy. Interpretations of these concepts vary greatly and reflect historical and historical changes. ‘Nation’ originally referred to European university groups that developed into political forces. ‘Citizenship’ later emerged with definitions ranging from shared aspirations to identity. “Love […]
Pakistan’s practicing deterrence
In May 1974, India tested its first nuclear bomb, called Operation Smiling Buddha. Pakistan’s leaders responded strongly, vowing never to give in to nuclear threats or let India dominate the region. In 1998, both India and Pakistan tested nuclear bombs, making South Asia openly nuclear-armed. These tests balanced power between the two countries and created […]
India: A secular turned Hindu state
In the era when every nation is rushing towards civic nationalism, secularism, liberal democracy, universalism and inclusiveness, India at the same time is undergoing a transformation from secular state to a Hindu fundamentalist state. Secularism as a concept is highly misunderstood, particularly in the sub-continent. It’s not a separate political or social system, but different […]
Pakistan: A polarized society
Polarization refers to the idea when there is a distinction between the two groups of a people in a society often leading to a conflict. This can also lead to many intensified conflicts like social, cultural or political conflict. This kind of phenomenon lacks the acceptability of other people’s way of expression, and it often […]
The world of ‘Fashion’
The world is dominated by fashion trends more than ever in the twenty-first century. It regulates not just how individuals dress, but also how homes are decorated and how makeup is applied. Everyone in the world follows fashion these days, and they feel confident when they dress in accordance with the trends. Advantages of fashion […]
The pacific nexus: Security, sovereignty and the American strategy
The Indo pacific is the most dynamic region of the world not just because of its contested geography but various other reasons, prominent of which is its growing economy. Though geographical demarcation is a primary indicator for any state to formulate its respective perceptions of both threat and cooperation, Indo pacific is too complex and […]