The Algorithmic Empire: South Asia’s Next Battle Is Digital
By Usman Fayyaz In the heart of South Asia, a silent revolution is reshaping society, economies, and power structures. It is not fought with guns or borders, but with algorithms, data, and digital dominance. From Karachi’s tech startups to Bangalore’s AI research labs,
Pakistan’s Public Sphere at the Crossroads: Freedom of Expression, Extremism, and Governance Imperatives
By Ijaz Naser Pakistan’s democracy operates in a public sphere that is at once vibrant, contested, and vulnerable. The nation’s media landscape spanning television, digital platforms, and instantaneous social commentary serves as both an amplifier of citizen voice and a stage for strategic
E-Cigarettes in Pakistan: What the World Can Teach Us
By Sadia Majeed “Balancing Harm and Protection: How Pakistan Can Navigate the E-Cigarette Debate” E-cigarettes are no longer a niche product; they are rapidly becoming a public health conundrum. Marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, these devices have captured the attention of
Power Defines Logic: A New Strategic Communication
By: Ijaz Naser What has unfolded in Venezuela is more than an isolated crisis—it represents a structural shift in global power dynamics that reverberates far beyond the Western Hemisphere. Repeatedly framed as an exceptional response to extraordinary governance collapse, humanitarian distress, and criminalized
Fuel Dilemma and the Political Economy
By Sadia Majeed In the closing months of 2025, Pakistan stands at an extraordinary paradox. Citizens pay among the highest petrol prices in South Asia, yet the fuel in their tanks is substandard by global standards. While most of the world has transitioned