The politicians, the power brokers and the people of Pakistan, though peripherally, have been engaged since independence, in a procrastinated and vain struggle, to define, fashion and custom-operate the attributes and features of a system of democratic governance and freedom in the country. The oft-repeated rationale or apologia in terms of historical legacy of colonial […]
Walk into almost any university in Pakistan and you will see students producing assignments, presentations and exam scripts that look impressively neat and complete. Yet beneath this appearance lies a quieter question: how much real learning has taken place? Over time, our academic incentives have gradually shifted toward the polished output, the essay submitted, and […]
Gul Plaza was not built as it was meant to be built. That much has now been admitted by SBCA. The building violated its approved plan, yet it was regularised, certified and allowed to function for years. If anything, this admission only confirms the fact that such violations are not exceptions, they are the rule. […]
Inflation in Pakistan is mostly discussed in terms of the prices of petrol, household groceries and essential goods. But it can also be seen in the quiet thinning of festive crowds. As Eid approaches this year, the promise of celebration feels increasingly out of step with the country’s economic reality – as has been for […]
The recent initiatives from the Sindh and Punjab provinces to introduce AI in government schools for teachers and students mark an important moment for Pakistan’s education system. This is the first time AI is entering schools at scale. Yet this bold step also reveals a critical gap. Pakistan is deploying AI in education without a […]