The 164th Founder’s Day at Lawrence College, Ghora Gali was held on 26th September 2024. It is a significant occasion that commemorates the rich history and traditions of the prestigious institution. Held annually, the event celebrates the founding of the college in 1860 and honours its legacy of academic excellence, character-building, and leadership. The day…
Afghanistan has been a war zone since the time of its inception. It is called the “Graveyard of Empires” given the fact that several foreign powers have been unable to achieve military victory in the modern period. Contemporarily, Afghanistan is under Taliban rule after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Taliban are known to have suppressed…
The Filipino is a truly global labour force. Filipino workers can be found in hundreds of countries around the world. It is astounding to think that this archipelago in the middle of the Pacific can produce so many people who leave for so many destinations around the world. Daily, nearly 5000 people are leaving the…
It was anguish, boil down for revenge and days later, New Normal. That is how one can decipher the post-October 7, 2023, timeline of Gaza and the Middle East. It is pathetic and conscious-chilling to note that more than 50,000 have died so far, as Palestinians keep their fingers crossed. A year-long trajectory proved that…
The example of Philippines clearly shows that good general education, certified skills and good command of English together with a well-organized governmental support guaranty multiple placement chances in the global market for a country that cannot provide enough jobs for its growing population. Remittances are a major source of earning foreign exchange for the country….
The seminar, “Strengthening People-to-People Ties Between Pakistan and Bangladesh,” convened an esteemed panel of thought leaders, including the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Muhammad Ruhul Alam Siddique, the Patron-in-Chief of the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations, Ikram Sehgal, and KCFR Chairperson, Ms. Nadira Panjwani. Through their insightful discourse, the speakers explored the pivotal role…
Dear Pakistan, From the start, let me apologise for writing to you after such a long time. Things have been hectic. This is not to say that your life has been a walk in the park either! I still remember what a proud moment it was when you were born. Congratulations poured in from across…
AngelsIn the hadith of Gabriel, the Prophet said that people should have faith in God’s angels. Just as faith in God is meaningless without a concept of God, so also faith in angels has no sense unless we know what angels are. Ideas about angels that are current in our society, like common ideas of…
IntorductionGender representation in policing is a critical aspect of law enforcement that directly impacts the effectiveness of policing, particularly in handling gender-based violence (GBV) and building community trust. In Pakistan, women make up only a small fraction of the total police force, which raises concerns about the inclusivity and responsiveness of the police to issues…
The banking industry is one of the most significant pillars of any economy since it backs the flow and movement of credit within a country. Pakistan is not exceptional in this. Much has been said and written by practitioners and scholars about disruptive technologies and their impact on many industries. However, it is evident by…
