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In a digital age of instant judgment, women’s stories are dissected before they are understood, and doubt often arrives faster than grief. By Manoj Kumar Lohana Read more:
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#genderbasedviolence
#Pakistan
#socialmedia
#culture
#womenssafety
#digitalmisogyny
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Pakistan’s Digital Trial Of Women: When Social Media Becomes The Jury
So when people ask where all this is heading, the honest answer is that it is already here and younger than us
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Jun-2026/pakistan-s-digital-trial-women-social-media-becomes-jury
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Sindh’s governance model reveals a deep paradox: repeated electoral mandates amid rising poverty, institutional decay, and entrenched elite capture. By Yousuf Nazar Read more:
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#PPP
#governance
#Sindh
#SindhDevelopmentCrisis
#politics
#LeeKuanYew
#inequality
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Eighteen Years That Separate A Miracle From A Mirage
Sindh's potential has not been stolen by fate. It has been governed, with great precision and at enormous public expense, for the benefit of the people doing
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Jun-2026/eighteen-years-separate-miracle-mirage
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Azad Kashmir’s crisis is rooted in fiscal exclusion, symbolic autonomy, and rising youth unemployment driving sustained political mobilisation. By Dr. Danish Khann Read more:
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#AzadJammuandKashmir
#politics
#economiccrisis
#JointAwamiActionCommittee
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Why Azad Kashmir's Crisis Is About More Than Subsidies
AJK is denied its fair fiscal share and handed a discretionary substitute that sustains administrative control but entrenches economic exclusion and political
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Jun-2026/azad-kashmir-s-crisis-subsidies
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Pakistan’s growth debate is shifting from factories to productivity, where technology diffusion matters more than industrial expansion alone. By Umer Bhatti Read more:
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#PakistanEconomy
#growth
#Industrialisation
#EconomicDevelopment
#ArtificialIntelligence
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Pakistan's Productivity Challenge: Why Institutions Matter More Than Technology
The future of economic growth will depend increasingly on whether countries can place productivity-enhancing technologies in the hands of ordinary workers
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Jun-2026/pakistan-s-productivity-challenge-institutions-matter-technology
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Extreme weather is worsening the plight of Pakistan's homeless. It's time for actionable policies to protect our most vulnerable citizens. By Faryal Shahzad Read more:
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#Homelessness
#ClimateCrisis
#Pakistan
#SocialJustice
#ClimateVulnerability
#Homelessness
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Homeless And Heat-Stressed - Vulnerabilities Exacerbated By Climate-Change
The World Meteorological Organization warns of supercharged weather extremes and record-breaking heat through 2030, spelling disaster for those living rough
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Jun-2026/homeless-heat-stressed-vulnerabilities-exacerbated-climate-change
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Khurshid Hasnain’s 'Manzar Aik Bulandi Se' is a gripping Urdu novel exploring Karachi's class conflict, land mafia, and social transformation. By Dr. Intikhab Ulfat Read more:
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#UrduLiterature
#BookReview
#Karachi
#SocialRealism
#PakistaniFiction
#Literature
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Khurshid Hasnain’s Novel Is A Fresh Addition to Urdu Social Realism
His work Manzar Aik Bulandi Se is a literary document of city, land, class and human struggles
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/11-Jun-2026/khurshid-hasnain-s-novel-fresh-addition-urdu-social-realism
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Iran's continued escalation in Hormuz is backfiring. With declining military and economic leverage, Tehran must embrace the US framework deal. By Ishtiaq Ahmad Read more:
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#USIranRelations
#StraitOfHormuz
#MiddleEastPeace
#Geopolitics
#GlobalDiplomacy
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The Strait, The Strikes And Tehran's Shrinking Options
Since the war began, almost every major military, economic and regional trend has moved against Iran
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/strait-strikes-tehran-s-shrinking-options
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Despite driving Pakistan's economy, Karachi suffers from severe political neglect. Transforming it into a city-state is the only viable fix. By Dr Moonis Ahmar Read more:
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#Karachi
#UrbanCrisis
#KarachiCity
#PakistanEconomy
#CityState
#UrbanGovernance
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Karachi’s Multiple Man Made Disasters
Karachi, which contributes 60% of federal and 80% of provincial revenue, is getting step mother treatment from both Islamabad and the Sindh government
https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/karachi-s-multiple-man-made-disasters
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From classrooms to cultural festivals, everyday human interactions shape international relations more powerfully than formal diplomacy ever can. By Alisha Ashraf Read more:
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#culturaldiplomacy
#softpower
#internationalrelations
#globalculture
#Pakistan
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Can Culture Build Bridges Where Politics Fails?
In a world increasingly divided by politics and conflict, culture often succeeds where diplomacy fails
https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/can-culture-build-bridges-politics-fails
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From ransom economy to reform: the Indus riverine belt sees a state push for security, development and long-term institutional presence amid shifting terrain. By Mir Fahad Gabol Read more:
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#KatchaBelt
#IndusRiver
#PakistanSecurity
#governance
#IndusRiver
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The Katcha Belt: Where State Authority Meets River Chaos
Pakistan’s Katcha belt shifts from armed parallel rule to state control through policing, land reform and development amid fragile riverine stability
https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/katcha-belt-state-authority-meets-river-chaos
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Karachi was once Pakistan's jewel, now ruined by political apathy and mafias. It's time to declare it an autonomous city-state for survival. By Dr Moonis Ahmar Read more:
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#Karachi
#UrbanCrisis
#KarachiCity
#PakistanEconomy
#CityState
#UrbanGovernance
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Karachi’s Multiple Man Made Disasters
Karachi, which contributes 60% of federal and 80% of provincial revenue, is getting step mother treatment from both Islamabad and the Sindh government
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/karachi-s-multiple-man-made-disasters
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From rugged Kirthar roads to quiet hilltop skies, a personal journey through Gorakh that blends travel, emotion and unmet promise. By Dr. Asim J. Abro Read more:
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#Sindhi
#travelogue
#GorakhHillStation
#SuhailFaisalAbro
#KirtharMountains
#travel
#journey
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Gorakh Hill And The Dream Of A Forgotten Paradise
Suhail’s evocative narration created an immersive reading experience, transforming the reader from a passive observer into a fellow traveler
https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/gorakh-hill-dream-forgotten-paradise
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Inside Bansi Lal Mandir, families now live where worship once stood, as Lahore’s layered history quietly fades behind bustling streets. By Mahnoor Fatima Read more:
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#ClimateChange
#Pakistan
#publichealthcrisis
#dengue
#malaria
#diseases
#Flood
#health
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Climate Change Is Bringing New Disease Threats To Pakistan
Climate change is already driving disease outbreaks in Pakistan by worsening floods, expanding vector-borne diseases, and deepening public health
https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/climate-change-bringing-new-disease-threats-pakistan
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Gen Z-led movements surge through social media, but without structure or organisation, many struggle to translate viral momentum into durable power. By Shehak Mehboob Read more:
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#GenZ
#revolutionnow
#digitalactivism
#youthmovements
#politics
#mobilisation
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The Illusion Of Digital Revolutions In The Age Of Gen Z
The new modes of revolution pioneered by Gen Z are, as things stand, far more likely to ignite turmoil than to achieve their objectives
https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/illusion-digital-revolutions-age-gen-z
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In This Is Where the Serpent Lives, affection and domination blur, revealing a system where land, access and silence sustain enduring inequality. By Kamran Fiaz Read more:
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#DaniyalMueenuddin
#Pakistani
#Literature
#Feudalism
#BookReview
#Inequality
#SerpentLives
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This Is Where The Serpent Lives And The Enduring Logic Of Feudal Power
The serpent of the title hides in no single person but in the system itself
https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/serpent-lives-enduring-logic-feudal-power
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The "saanu ki" culture of apathy is holding Pakistan back. Real national renewal begins when citizens demand accountability over acceptance. By Azhar Dogar Read more:
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#CivicEngagement
#PakistanPolitics
#Accountability
#Social
#Citizenship
#PunjabiCulture
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The Two Punjabi Phrases That May Explain Pakistan’s Malaise
Despite a culture overflowing with political debate on social media and talk shows, many Pakistanis remain mere spectators, stopping short of sustained civic
https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/two-punjabi-phrases-may-explain-pakistan-s-malaise
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Rasool Bux Palijo transformed Sindh’s political landscape. He empowered rural workers and women, merging class struggle with vibrant Sindhi culture. By Kalavanti Raja Read more:
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#RasoolBuxPalijo
#AwamiTahreek
#SindhiCulture
#ClassStruggle
#SindhPolitics
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Palijo’s Ideas – Marx, Lenin And Mao With A Sindh-Specific Layer
The Awami Tahreek's Hari Conferences highlight Palijo’s Marxist focus on rural inequality, addressing tangible issues like land distribution and water access
https://thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/palijo-s-ideas-marx-lenin-mao-sindh-specific-layer
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Cultural diplomacy builds bridges where politics divides, using culture, education and exchange to foster global understanding and lasting peace. By Alisha Ashraf Read more:
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#culturaldiplomacy
#softpower
#internationalrelations
#globalculture
#Pakistan
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Can Culture Build Bridges Where Politics Fails?
In a world increasingly divided by politics and conflict, culture often succeeds where diplomacy fails
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/can-culture-build-bridges-politics-fails
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Pakistan’s Katcha belt shifts from armed parallel systems to state control through policing, land reform and fragile governance in the Indus floodplain. By Mir Fahad Gabol Read more:
www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/...
#KatchaBelt
#IndusRiver
#PakistanSecurity
#governancereform
#riverineeconomy
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The Katcha Belt: Where State Authority Meets River Chaos
Pakistan’s Katcha belt shifts from armed parallel rule to state control through policing, land reform and development amid fragile riverine stability
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/katcha-belt-state-authority-meets-river-chaos
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A lyrical Sindhi travelogue tracing Gorakh Hill through journeys of wonder, hardship and reflection on beauty, memory and neglect. By Dr. Asim J. Abro Read more:
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#Sindhi
#travelogue
#GorakhHillStation
#SuhailFaisalAbro
#Pakistani
#KirtharMountains
#tourism
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Gorakh Hill And The Dream Of A Forgotten Paradise
Suhail’s evocative narration created an immersive reading experience, transforming the reader from a passive observer into a fellow traveler
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/gorakh-hill-dream-forgotten-paradise
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A forgotten temple in Anarkali Bazaar where a wooden jharoka still overlooks daily life, blending heritage, neglect, and survival in Lahore. By Mahnoor Fatima Read more:
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#ClimateChange
#Pakistan
#publichealthcrisis
#dengue
#malaria
#diseases
#Flood
#health
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Climate Change Is Bringing New Disease Threats To Pakistan
Climate change is already driving disease outbreaks in Pakistan by worsening floods, expanding vector-borne diseases, and deepening public health
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/climate-change-bringing-new-disease-threats-pakistan
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A new era of digital-native protest blurs the line between online outrage and real-world mobilisation, raising questions about lasting political change. By Shehak Mehboob Read more:
www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/...
#GenZ
#revolutionnow
#digitalactivism
#youthmovements
#politics
#mobilisation
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The Illusion Of Digital Revolutions In The Age Of Gen Z
The new modes of revolution pioneered by Gen Z are, as things stand, far more likely to ignite turmoil than to achieve their objectives
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/illusion-digital-revolutions-age-gen-z
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Daniyal Mueenuddin returns after seventeen years with This Is Where the Serpent Lives, a stark portrait of power, loyalty and feudal violence in Pakistan. By Kamran Fiaz Read more:
www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/...
#DaniyalMueenuddin
#Pakistani
#Literature
#Feudalism
#BookReview
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This Is Where The Serpent Lives And The Enduring Logic Of Feudal Power
The serpent of the title hides in no single person but in the system itself
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/serpent-lives-enduring-logic-feudal-power
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To overcome political decay, Pakistan must replace the "saanu ki" mindset with civic ownership. Indifference is the enemy of real progress. By Azhar Dogar Read more:
www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/...
#CivicEngagement
#PakistanPolitics
#Accountability
#SocialChange
#Citizenship
#PunjabiCulture
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The Two Punjabi Phrases That May Explain Pakistan’s Malaise
Despite a culture overflowing with political debate on social media and talk shows, many Pakistanis remain mere spectators, stopping short of sustained civic
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/two-punjabi-phrases-may-explain-pakistan-s-malaise
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Remembering Rasool Bux Palijo on his 8th death anniversary. His blend of Marxist thought and Sindhi culture forged a powerful legacy of justice. By Kalavanti Raja Read more:
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#RasoolBuxPalijo
#AwamiTahreek
#SindhiCulture
#ClassStruggle
#SindhPolitics
#Politics
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Palijo’s Ideas – Marx, Lenin And Mao With A Sindh-Specific Layer
The Awami Tahreek's Hari Conferences highlight Palijo’s Marxist focus on rural inequality, addressing tangible issues like land distribution and water access
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/10-Jun-2026/palijo-s-ideas-marx-lenin-mao-sindh-specific-layer
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Replacing GAT with HAT is merely a rebranding. To empower our youth, Pakistan must shift from rote memorization to skill-based assessments. By Yasir Zada Khan Read:
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#Education
#HigherEducation
#Skills
#HEC
#FutureOfWork
#PakistanEducation
#MCQCulture
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The Bubble Sheet Republic: Pakistan's Testing Culture And Reforms
Pakistan does not need a new name for the same instrument. It needs a genuine answer to the question it keeps refusing to ask: what does competence actually
https://thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/bubble-sheet-republic-pakistan-s-testing-culture-reforms
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"Strachey Hall: where Sir Syed built the arsenal of Muslim India. From 1877 to Pakistan's creation, one institution shaped a nation's destiny." By Burhan Zahoor Read more:
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#AligarhMuslimUniversity
#SirSyedAhmedKhan
#StracheyHall
#PakistanMovement
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To Aligarh, With love
Aligarh emerges as a symbolic institution shaping Muslim intellectual and political history, enduring beyond geography, memory, and time itself
https://thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/aligarh-love
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Right-wing nationalists are weaponizing Henry Nowak’s tragic death. We must reject their divisive hatred and defend multicultural Britain. By Shajeel Zaidi Read more:
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#MulticulturalBritain
#UnityNotDivision
#Racism
#SocialJustice
#UKPolitics
#British
#UK
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Henry Nowak Tragedy: A New Race War Begins In Britain?
Henry Nowak’s death is a tragedy that should unite British people in grief and reflection, not ignite division, as Britain’s multicultural future depends on
https://thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/henry-nowak-tragedy-new-race-war-begins-britain
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Pakistan's heavy reliance on MCQs for exams like HAT fails to measure true competence. We need layered assessments to test real-world skills. By Yasir Zada Khan Read more:
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#Education
#HigherEducation
#Skills
#HEC
#FutureOfWork
#PakistanEducation
#MCQCulture
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The Bubble Sheet Republic: Pakistan's Testing Culture And Reforms
Pakistan does not need a new name for the same instrument. It needs a genuine answer to the question it keeps refusing to ask: what does competence actually
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/bubble-sheet-republic-pakistan-s-testing-culture-reforms
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"Never visited Aligarh, yet its legacy lives through Mukhtar Masood's words. Some institutions transcend borders and time through devotion alone." By Burhan Zahoor Read more:
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#AligarhMuslimUniversity
#SirSyedAhmedKhan
#StracheyHall
#PakistanMovement
#History
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To Aligarh, With love
Aligarh emerges as a symbolic institution shaping Muslim intellectual and political history, enduring beyond geography, memory, and time itself
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/aligarh-love
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From AI disruption to global instability, Pakistan faces rising risks. Only strategic, generational investment can secure its future resilience. By Faisal Islam Read more:
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#Pakistan
#selfreliance
#globalinstability
#energy
#water
#foodsecurity
#AI
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Surviving The Century: Pakistan Must Learn To Stand Alone
The world is becoming less stable and predictable, and Pakistan’s survival depends on urgently building long-term self-reliance in energy, water, food, health,
https://thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/surviving-century-pakistan-must-learn-stand-alone
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Between digital distraction and declining deep engagement, Gen Z reflects a generation shaped by screens, cynicism, and fragmented attention spans. By Zishan Ahmad Siddiqi Read more:
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#GenerationZ
#behaviour
#GenZ
#stereotypes
#digital
#cynicism
#socialmedia
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Gen Z In Crisis Or Transition?
The stereotypes, far from being myths, may be mirrors, reflecting the real behavioural patterns of a generation shaped by algorithmic feeds, entitlement, and
https://thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/gen-z-crisis-transition
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In a nation where nearly half the population struggles below the poverty line, fiscal sacrifice remains uneven, raising urgent questions of fairness in governance and recovery. By M Shaban Uppal Read more:
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#PakistanEconomy
#austeritycrisis
#IMFPakistan
#poverty
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The Unequal Burden Of Austerity In Pakistan
Pakistan’s economic recovery depends not only on fiscal adjustment but on restoring fairness, where austerity is shared equally between the state and its
https://thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/unequal-burden-austerity-pakistan
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A country where fiction feels like reporting, and reporting feels like risk, leaving its most honest stories unwritten or forced beyond its borders. By Zahoor Agha Read more:
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#PakistaniLiterature
#FreedomOfSpeech
#Censorship
#PoliticalFiction
#HumanRights
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The Novel Pakistan Needs But Cannot Publish
On literature, silence, and everything a country refuses to say about itself
https://thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/novel-pakistan-needs-cannot-publish
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As AI generates art, text, and code, legal systems struggle to define ownership while balancing innovation and the rights of human creators. By Ehsan Ahmed Khan Read more:
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#ArtificialIntelligence
#IntellectualProperty
#CopyrightLaw
#GenerativeAI
#Tech
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Ownership Of AI Generated Content: The Intellectual Property Challenge Of The Digital Age
Artificial intelligence is not merely a technological innovation; it is a challenge to the legal concept of creativity itself
https://thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/ownership-ai-generated-content-intellectual-property-challenge-digital-age
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Domestic violence law in Pakistan promises protection on paper, but enforcement gaps and weak institutions continue to undermine real justice. By Maham Tahir Qureshi Read more:
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#DomesticViolence
#WomensRights
#LegalReform
#JusticeForWomen
#PakistanLaw
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A Strong Law Is Not Enough To Protect Women In Pakistan
The real question is not what the Act says but whether the Act can do what it says
https://thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/strong-law-enough-protect-women-pakistan
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From Shakespearean tyrants to modern demagogues, history shows that fragile democratic guardrails demand constant vigilance to survive tribalism. By Ahmad Faruqui Read more:
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#Democracy
#PoliticalScience
#HowDemocraciesDie
#Authoritarianism
#PoliticalHistory
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How Demagogues Hijack Democracy And Damage It
Modern democracies are dismantled gradually by elected leaders rather than through coups d'Ă©tat
https://thefridaytimes.com/08-Jun-2026/demagogues-hijack-democracy-damage
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Discover how Pakistani engineers like Shakeel Muhammad are leading the shift from copper to fiber, boosting Saudi Arabia’s digital connectivity. Read more:
www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/...
#FiberOptics
#SaudiTelecom
#PakistaniEngineers
#DigitalTransformation
#Connectivity
#FiberNetworks
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From Copper To Fiber: The Pakistani Engineers Helping Power Saudi Arabia’s Connectivity Shift
Highlighting the role of professionals like Shakeel Muhammad in deploying high-speed fiber infrastructure to support the Kingdom’s digital transformation
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/copper-fiber-pakistani-engineers-helping-power-saudi-arabia-s-connectivity-shift
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Henry Nowak’s tragic death must not be weaponized by the far-right. Britain’s true strength lies in its unity and evolving multiculturalism. By Shajeel Zaidi Read more:
www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/...
#MulticulturalBritain
#UnityNotDivision
#RejectRacism
#SocialJustice
#UKPolitics
#British
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Henry Nowak Tragedy: A New Race War Begins In Britain?
Henry Nowak’s death is a tragedy that should unite British people in grief and reflection, not ignite division, as Britain’s multicultural future depends on
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/henry-nowak-tragedy-new-race-war-begins-britain
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A world growing more fragmented demands urgent self-reliance. Pakistan must invest in energy, water, food, medicine and education for long-term survival. By Faisal Islam Read:
www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/...
#Pakistan
#selfreliance
#globalinstability
#energy
#water
#foodsecurity
#AI
#job
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Surviving The Century: Pakistan Must Learn To Stand Alone
The world is becoming less stable and predictable, and Pakistan’s survival depends on urgently building long-term self-reliance in energy, water, food, health,
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/surviving-century-pakistan-must-learn-stand-alone
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Gen Z is often praised for creativity and adaptability, yet real-world behaviour raises questions about focus, skills, and problem-solving capacity. By Zishan Ahmad Siddiqi Read more:
www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/...
#GenerationZ
#behaviour
#GenZ
#stereotypes
#digital
#socialmedia
#youth
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Gen Z In Crisis Or Transition?
The stereotypes, far from being myths, may be mirrors, reflecting the real behavioural patterns of a generation shaped by algorithmic feeds, entitlement, and
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/gen-z-crisis-transition
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Senior Developer Muhammad Usman Butt uses VR to help medical students practice clinical procedures safely. Bridging the gap between tech and health. Read more:
www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/...
#VRHealthcare
#MedicalSimulation
#TechInPakistan
#DigitalHealth
#Development
#Healthtech
#Gaming
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How A VR Healthcare Expert Is Using Gaming Technology To Build Clinical Training Systems In Pakistan
Senior Unity Developer Muhammad Usman Butt leverages immersive VR simulations to provide healthcare trainees a safe, repeatable space for mastering high-stakes
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Pakistan's digital economy grows with IT exports at $3.811B! Expert Muhammad Mohsan Shabbir explains why cloud data systems are the real backbone. Read more:
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#DigitalPakistan
#CloudComputing
#ITExports
#DataArchitecture
#TechEconomy
#PakistanDigital
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Cloud Data Systems Are Becoming The Backbone Of Pakistan’s Digital Economy
Moving beyond front-end apps to build a resilient, scalable, and secure data infrastructure to support rising IT exports and public services
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Pakistan’s economic burden is increasingly placed on citizens while austerity measures fail to extend to the governing elite, deepening inequality and public distrust. By M Shaban Uppal Read:
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#austeritycrisis
#IMFPakistan
#poverty
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The Unequal Burden Of Austerity In Pakistan
Pakistan’s economic recovery depends not only on fiscal adjustment but on restoring fairness, where austerity is shared equally between the state and its
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The great Pakistani novel of 2026 remains unwritten. Writers must now choose between absolute honesty and safety amidst political crackdowns. By Zahoor Agha Read more:
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#FreedomOfSpeech
#Censorship
#PoliticalFiction
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The Novel Pakistan Needs But Cannot Publish
On literature, silence, and everything a country refuses to say about itself
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Who owns AI-generated content? As generative AI transforms the digital economy, Pakistan urgently needs to update its intellectual property laws. By Ehsan Ahmed Khan Read more:
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#IntellectualProperty
#CopyrightLaw
#GenerativeAI
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Ownership Of AI Generated Content: The Intellectual Property Challenge Of The Digital Age
Artificial intelligence is not merely a technological innovation; it is a challenge to the legal concept of creativity itself
https://www.thefridaytimes.com/09-Jun-2026/ownership-ai-generated-content-intellectual-property-challenge-digital-age
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Pakistan's Domestic Violence Act 2026 is ambitious on paper, but without serious enforcement and sensitized courts, women remain unprotected By Maham Tahir Qureshi Read more:
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#WomensRights
#LegalReform
#JusticeForWomen
#PakistanLaw
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A Strong Law Is Not Enough To Protect Women In Pakistan
The real question is not what the Act says but whether the Act can do what it says
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Modern democracies rarely fall to coups today; they decay from within. When elected leaders erode norms, authoritarianism steadily takes root. By Ahmad Faruqui Read more:
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#PoliticalScience
#HowDemocraciesDie
#Authoritarianism
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How Demagogues Hijack Democracy And Damage It
Modern democracies are dismantled gradually by elected leaders rather than through coups d'Ă©tat
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As explicit content floods mainstream social platforms for algorithmic profit, the boundaries protecting children online have quietly vanished. By Kiva Malick Read more:
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#SocialMediaAlgorithms
#OnlineBoundaries
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What Happened To The Safe Spaces Of The Internet?
The central issue today is not that adult entertainment is available online; it is that the boundaries separating sexual content from everyday digital spaces
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Raising cigarette taxes in Budget 2026–27 is a public health move that can cut addiction, protect youth, and improve national revenues. By Dr. Khalil Ahmad Dogar Read more:
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#Budget2026
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Why Pakistan Needs Higher Tobacco Taxes In The Federal Budget 2026–27
Increasing tobacco taxes in the Federal Budget 2026–27 is not merely a revenue measure but a vital public health intervention that can save lives, reduce
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