Why Al-Aqsa remains a sensitive site in Palestine-Israel conflict? As a scholar of global Islam, I teach an introduction to Islam course and include a discussion about Al-Aqsa as part of the syllabus. That’s because Al-Aqsa has deep religious significance for Muslims around the world. But it is also important to highlight its remarkable political […]
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Unpaid Sheikh Zayed Hospital staff stage protest against administration
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the ongoing strike at Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Lahore. The strike has undoubtedly created an unsettling environment for both patients and healthcare professionals. Sheikh Zayed Hospital, where dedicated healthcare professionals have resorted to a strike due to unpaid salaries, This concerning issue is not only affecting […]
A message to University students
On your first day at university, dear students, you showed great passion and determination. I remember seeing you engrossed in a group discussion in the dedicated corner of the library. It is a tremendous honor to be a part of this prestigious institution with its rich educational legacy. However, don’t forget that you had to […]
Victorian Fiction Novels: A short analysis
The Victorian Era is marked by the depiction of the realistic vision of society and its hidden drawbacks. With the background of the Industrial Revolution, it causes social change through the portrayal of the plight of the poor and middle class. It develops the urging yearning in the middle class to come to terms with […]
Awww moment: Mahira Khan’s son Azlan escorted her down the Aisle at her wedding
Mahira Khan’s son Azlan escorted her down the Aisle at her wedding. The wedding pictures of Pakistani actress Mahira Khan keep improving. Over the weekend, Mahira Khan married her longtime partner Salim Karim. Mahira Khan shared a video from her wedding on Tuesday with the simple caption, “My Shehzada, Salim.” There are clips from the […]
Natural Organic Agriculture: A sustainable approach to resilient agriculture
In a world struggling with environmental problems, organic farming has become a beacon of hope for sustainable food production. Modern agriculture faces many challenges, from deteriorating soil health to biodiversity loss and the impacts of climate change. In response, there is growing interest in natural agriculture, an innovative and sustainable approach that draws inspiration from […]
Pakistan’s voter gender gap shrinks dramatically
The narrowing of the gender gap among voters in Pakistan is a significant and commendable development, as highlighted by the latest statistics released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP, 2023). Since the 2018 general elections, the addition of 11.74 million female voters to the electoral rolls has contributed greatly to this positive change, surpassing […]
Parachute entries in Pakistan’s Civil Bureaucracy
The question of entrance into respectful professions, such as becoming a judge or a doctor, often hinges on rigorous academic and professional requirements. For instance, to ascend to the judiciary, one must typically navigate the demanding LLB examination, while the medical profession demands the successful completion of the MBBS degree, both serving as bastions of […]