Stifled potential: how Pakistani academia fails researchers
by Z.A Zulfi A fellow researcher in a university once shared a striking anecdote. During a conversation, he jokingly rebuked
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KLF 2025: Where Soil, Stories, and Soul Converged
The 16th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) concluded on Sunday, Feb 9, after three days of impassioned dialogue, cultural performances, and literary exploration. Themed “Narratives from the Soil,” the event brought together academics, writers, thinkers, artists, and policymakers from Pakistan and beyond, to explore stories rooted in local landscapes while addressing global challenges. Over 50 sessions, 30+ book launches, and vibrant youth engagement underscored literature’s power to bridge divides and amplify Pakistan’s cultural heritage.
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World leaders eulogise life and legacy of Prince Karim Aga Khan
News Desk Global and Pakistani leaders have showered praise on Prince Karim Aga Khan’s life and legacy. In their condolence
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Pakistan’s power crisis: causes, consequences and solutions
Is the revised PPAs (power producers agreements) with 17 IPPs a viable solution? by Noor Fatima The power sector in
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KLF-2025: a celebration of stories rooted in tradition and innovation
News Desk Karachi, Feb 4: The Oxford University Press Pakistan officially announced the 16th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival
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Rise of radical right: global ascendancy of fascism, xenophobia
Trump’s actions mirror global trends where authoritarian regimes marginalise women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and minorities by exploiting cultural conservatism and far-right
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Protests denounce capitalist elite’s anti-people policies
News Desk Islamabad—Protests were held across Pakistan on Saturday against the World Economic Forum (WEF) and its policies, which demonstrators
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Two Pakistani youth shine at global literary contest
News Desk Karachi – Two Pakistani youth make their mark at the 9th Oxford Big Read (OBR) Competition, a global
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Towards Peoples’ Histories in Pakistan
‘Marxist historians interpreted history through concepts of class struggle and materialism.’ by Dr Naazir Mahmood Political power in Pakistan –
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Powering up Gilgit-Baltistan: a clarion call to end energy crisis
by Roheena Ali Shah Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), a region abundant in water resources, is grappling with a severe electricity crisis that
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Nutshell appoints new media relations chief
News Desk Karachi: Nutshell Group, Pakistan’s leading communications, and public affairs firm, has appointed Maheen Usmani as media relations and
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Empowering women: Digital Diamer initiative makes history
News Desk In a groundbreaking achievement, the Digital Diamer Initiative, a flagship programme by Mediotech, has successfully trained 32 women
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Gilgit-Baltistan’s mountain dilemma: threats and prospects
International Mountain Day reminds us of the critical importance of mountains, not only for those who live in their shadow but for the entire globe. In the context of Gilgit-Baltistan, the day highlights the urgent need to address the challenges posed by climate change, unplanned construction and mass tourism.
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‘Brain rot’ chosen as OUP’s word of the year
A public favourite word sheds light on humanity’s evolving relationship with technology News Desk The Oxford University Press (OUP) has
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Call for increased partnership between Pak-Saudi businesses
Saudi Arabia has been a major investor in Pakistan investing in various sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. Saudi Arabia pledged $3 billion in aid and loans to Pakistan, with $1.5 billion deposited in Pakistan’s central bank.
Saudi Arabia has shown keen interest in investing in various sectors notably nearly 1 billion dollars in the Reko Diq Mining Project. The construction of one of the largest oil refineries in Pakistan is underway, aimed at boosting local energy production and reducing dependency on imported oil.
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