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India’s Hydropower Drive and the Weaponization of the Indus Basin
By Mehr un-Nisa
India’s push to accelerate hydropower projects on the western rivers of the Indus basin is not merely a policy shift, it is a brazen assertion of control over shared water resources. The 258-megawatt Dulhasti Stage-II…
Who Received What? More Toshakhana Records Come to Light
Transparency in state affairs is not merely a slogan; it is a continuous democratic obligation. Whenever details linked to the corridors of power are made public, they serve as a test of governance, accountability, and ethical…
When Sin Begins to Demand Justification
If you walk into any ancient library of history, wander through the ruins of Greece, or read about the rise and fall of Rome, one pattern appears with disturbing consistency. Civilizations did not collapse when they ran out of food. They…
A New Frontier in Cancer Detection
For decades, cancer has remained one of humanity’s most relentless enemies not merely because of its complexity, but because it is often discovered too late. Medical science has long agreed on one central truth: early detection saves lives.…
Building Indigenous Strength: Pakistan’s Rise as a Defense Equipment Exporter
Australia has entered into a preliminary, non-binding arrangement with Pakistan to examine the potential acquisition of JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter aircraft, signaling a step toward broader defense cooperation and fleet diversification.…
What Is True Success?
For centuries, human life has revolved around one fundamental question: what does success truly mean? Is it the accumulation of wealth, the seat of power, the glare of fame, or a long list of academic credentials that makes a person…
Kashmir: A Forgotten Land, a Forgotten People —And the Cost of Disunity
For more than three decades, Kashmir has lived through one of the gravest, yet least acknowledged, human rights crises of our time. Over 150,000 Kashmiris have lost their lives in the past 35 years alone. Between 8,000 and 10,000 people…
Great Indian Bustard in Cholistan: UAE–Pakistan Collaboration Offers Hope.
Great Indian Bustard in Cholistan: UAE–Pakistan Collaboration Offers Hope for a Vanishing Species
The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps)—often described as the “King of the Grasslands”—is today among the most critically endangered…
Trapped in Fear: The Normalization of Abuse in Brick Kiln Labor
Writer
Ashraf Mall
Pakistan’s brick kiln sector, officially recognized as a significant industrial employer, continues to operate largely beyond the reach of effective labor regulation. Within this informal and unmonitored…


