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As corporate and political pressures tighten their grip on mainstream journalism, advocacy-oriented storytelling restore...
23/10/2025

As corporate and political pressures tighten their grip on mainstream journalism, advocacy-oriented storytelling restores the media’s conscience.
By Prof. Dr Taimoor ul Hassan

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Emotional abuse leaves invisible scars—turning laughter into fear and love into anxiety for Pakistan’s future generation...
23/10/2025

Emotional abuse leaves invisible scars—turning laughter into fear and love into anxiety for Pakistan’s future generations.
By Fatima Kashif

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Stanley reveals how fascist politics exploit victimhood, dismantle democracy, and replace reason with anger to maintain ...
23/10/2025

Stanley reveals how fascist politics exploit victimhood, dismantle democracy, and replace reason with anger to maintain power and suppress dissent.
By Junaid Jahangir

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A resilient parliament can bridge political divides, restore public trust, and promote peace across Pakistan and its bor...
23/10/2025

A resilient parliament can bridge political divides, restore public trust, and promote peace across Pakistan and its borders.
By Dilawar Hussain

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Persecuted for protecting nature, Rina’s ordeal reveals a system where integrity is punished and environmental laws are ...
23/10/2025

Persecuted for protecting nature, Rina’s ordeal reveals a system where integrity is punished and environmental laws are easily ignored.
By Nilofer Afridi Qazi

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The system doesn't produce thinkers, only 'rattu tottay'—crammers trained to memorize in a game where even memory isn't ...
23/10/2025

The system doesn't produce thinkers, only 'rattu tottay'—crammers trained to memorize in a game where even memory isn't enough to win.
By Taha Ahmed

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The most honest intimacy is found not in the dissolution of the self, but in the quiet recognition of the solitude that ...
23/10/2025

The most honest intimacy is found not in the dissolution of the self, but in the quiet recognition of the solitude that persists even in the arms of a lover.
By Aftab Husain

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Exploited yet dedicated, these educators carry the nation’s future on their shoulders, deserving respect, fair pay, and ...
22/10/2025

Exploited yet dedicated, these educators carry the nation’s future on their shoulders, deserving respect, fair pay, and recognition.
By Shoukat Lohar

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From Yana Besfamilnaya’s alpine poise to Duly Romero’s airy romance, the runway became a gallery of emotion, precision, ...
22/10/2025

From Yana Besfamilnaya’s alpine poise to Duly Romero’s airy romance, the runway became a gallery of emotion, precision, and creative identity.
By Waqas Habib Rana

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Instead of trolling taxpayers online, the FBR should focus on widening the tax net, curbing evasion, and ensuring fairne...
22/10/2025

Instead of trolling taxpayers online, the FBR should focus on widening the tax net, curbing evasion, and ensuring fairness in the system.
By Omar Quraishi

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She questions Pakistan’s policies, resource exploitation, and silence towards Balochistan and KP, urging reflection and ...
22/10/2025

She questions Pakistan’s policies, resource exploitation, and silence towards Balochistan and KP, urging reflection and justice for all citizens.
By Nilofer Afridi Qazi

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Bridging the digital divide through training, free internet, and rural inclusion is vital for Pakistan to thrive in the ...
22/10/2025

Bridging the digital divide through training, free internet, and rural inclusion is vital for Pakistan to thrive in the fast-growing global AI revolution.
By Rabia Sundho

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