Manufacturing Gen Z: Digital Syllabi, Donor Confidence, and the Quiet Rewriting of Culture
In an era characterized by rapid technological advancement and global interconnectedness, the educational landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, one that has been labeled as “modern education.” While the promise of modernity suggests a brighter future filled with opportunities for growth and enlightenment,
Broken Academic Calendars, Learning Loss, and the Urgent Need for Systemic Reform in Punjab
By Mahrukh Ijaz Punjab’s academic calendar has become a tool of disruption rather than learning. Well-intentioned closures to protect children from smog, heat waves, elections, or security concerns have repeatedly translated into cumulative learning loss, undermining both classroom instruction and the future potential
Pakistan Is Not Polarized—It Is Governed Without a Social Contract
By Yahya Sultan Ijaz Pakistan’s recurring political volatility is frequently interpreted as evidence of deep ideological polarization, an entrenched division between competing political camps, or an increasingly emotional electorate. Such readings, while convenient, obscure a more structural explanation. The persistence of protest cycles,
Why Winter Energy Stress Repeats in Pakistan—Every Year
By Sadia Majeed Pakistan’s recurring winter gas shortages and LPG price volatility are commonly described as crises, often framed as sudden supply disruptions or unavoidable external shocks. Yet the persistence, timing, and internal consistency of these episodes suggest a different diagnosis. Winter energy
Pakistan’s Agricultural Shockwave & Food Security
Through two long weeks I wandered, stumbling through the nights guided only by the stars and hiding during the days behind some protruding rock or among the occasional hills I traversed.
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
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