Pakistan, a nation born amid the tumultuous birth pangs of partition, has struggled to reconcile its aspirations for democracy with the persistent specter of military intervention and entrenched judicial activism. As the country grapples with a myriad of social, economic, and political challenges, the role of the judiciary has become increasingly contentious, raising critical questions […]
Author: Abo Bakar Siddique
Amitabh Bachchan ‘unfollows’ Aishwarya Rai on Instagram
Amitabh Bachchan ‘unfollows’ Aishwarya Rai on Instagram. Amid the glitzy allure of Bollywood, the revered Bachchan family finds itself ensnared in the intense gaze of media scrutiny. Speculations are running rampant concerning potential discord and tension within their closely-knit circle, particularly focusing on the dynamics involving Aishwarya Rai, Shweta Bachchan, and Jaya Bachchan. The current […]
Iqrar ul Hassan ties the knot with Arusa Khan for 3rd time
Iqrar ul Hassan ties the knot with Arusa Khan for 3rd time. Pakistani anchor and model Arusa Khan has officially confirmed her marriage to renowned anchorperson and journalist Iqrar ul Hassan. The news of Hassan’s reported third marriage had circulated on social media, sparking widespread speculation and discussions in the digital sphere. While rumors had […]
How Feminism Is Recasting Pakistani Drama
The stories highlight women’s empowerment, economic independence, and access to courts in their struggle
Why the World Still Needs Classical Literature
Contemporary texts are easy to read and concise, but they don’t always compel us to think critically
The challenges and opportunities of pension reforms in Pakistan
Public sector employment remains an attraction for two important reasons, job security and a guaranteed pension. Unlike other countries, Pakistan has not reformed its public sector pension system and maintains a pay–as–you–go defined benefits type pension system which has resulted in a build-up of unfunded liability for the government. Pakistan practices a legacy pension system […]
Pension Reforms 2023: A critical analysis
A few reforms to the already existing pension scheme are proposed because of the increasing burden on the state’s economy while paying back to its employees, given the unsustainable nature of the current pension scheme. A few of the proposed amendments are debatable. Some of the notable points are discussed further in this article. It […]
CPEC – A pathway to prosperity for Balochistan
Balochistan, the largest yet underdeveloped province of Pakistan, has long been plagued by a myriad of problems, such as poverty, illiteracy, poor health facilities, corruption, and lack of infrastructure. The province has been the site of a separatist insurgency, fueled by grievances over the lack of political representation and economic opportunities for the Baloch people. […]