Many people, on their deathbeds, express a deep regret: they never truly lived. But for me, time isn’t a vault for regrets; it’s a treasure chest overflowing with experiences. Here’s the secret: I don’t wait for life to happen, I actively hug it. It is too short to be wasted uselessly. I strive to leave […]
Author: Muhammad Waqas
The writer is a staff member of The Asian Mirror.
MenToo: A call for gender equality
In the ongoing discourse surrounding gender equality, it is crucial to shed light on a topic often overshadowed by discussions about women’s rights – the often-neglected realm of men’s rights. While women’s issues have rightfully gained attention, the struggles faced by men have been downplayed or overlooked. This article aims to delve into the various […]
Has China won?
Has China won? The short answer is no, or not yet. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking in a book club on a similar topic arranged by the Punjab University Readers Society (PURS). The well-known book Has China Won? The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy influenced the title of the talk, written […]
Pakistan’s most expensive election
Pakistan is about to have its twelfth general election on February 8th, which would be notable not just for the democratic process but also for its exorbitant cost. With the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) allotting a budget of 48 billion rupees, this election has drawn notice for being the most expensive in the country’s […]
New elections, old political dynasties
For many generations, Pakistan’s influential political families have strengthened their influence across all government tiers. A look at the historical roots of these political dynasties is evident of their prominence tracing back to the colonial British rule, way before partition of the sub-continent. At present, dozens of national and provincial constituencies are witnessing a contest […]
Toward technological transformation: Assessing the challenges of EVMs in elections
Democracy is regarded as the best way to provide a voice to the people and is the preferred way to change governments by peaceful means. The foundation of any democracy is the right to vote which is fundamental. A nation cannot be termed as truly democratic until its citizens have the right to choose their […]
Healing through music: A Qualitative research conduct in Rawalpindi
Music has always had a special role in our lives-it not just for fun, it can be an effective healing and well-being aid. We set out to investigate the significant influence of music on our health and well-being in this article. We’ll go in-depth on how grownups use music’s therapeutic properties to get through life’s […]
Locust Emergency and Food Security Project for Pakistan
The type of locust found in Pakistan is the Desert Locust (Schistocerca Gregaria), which is considered one of the deadliest insect pests. If left unchecked and untreated with pesticides, it wreaks havoc on the agricultural economy of a particular country. The Desert Locust is currently present in about 60 countries, ranging from Morocco across Africa […]