Grace under pressure

Cambodian master classical dancer Penh Yom moves among her teenage students, carefully adjusting a bent-back finger here and the tilt of a head there, as she passes on a centuries-old art form. Khmer classical dance, performed to traditional music, is renowned for its graceful hand gestures and elaborate costumes, and has a history spanning a […]

Why CSS candidates fail the exam

The dream of every aspirant is to reach the heights of success. Their aspirations vary according to interest and opportunity. Some pursue medical; others move towards engineering or the fast-growing IT sector. A number choose to inherit family businesses. Among those left with limited economic opportunities, many turn towards competitive examinations such as Central Superior […]

International trends — extending the argument

Last week, we argued that wars traditionally redefine the global order. The OpEd concluded that violence in/because of conflicts is persistent and manifests in many ways. That contemporary conflict/ war-landscape is more complex, involving proxies; more uncertain because of shifting alliances; and has high societal impact. That armed conflicts are inspired by meddlesome great powers. […]

Navigating 2026

Pakistan enters 2026 at a critical juncture, with several challenges converging to test the resilience of the country’s leaders and ordinary citizens alike. But while the path forward is fraught with difficulty, a clear-eyed assessment reveals that it also leads to wide avenues for stability and progress. The welcome economic stability of recent months remains […]