The enduring bond between Pakistan and Palestine is far more than a political alignment; it is a profound, historical, spiritual, and moral connection rooted in the Islamic concept of brotherhood. Islam teaches, “A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim” (Sahih Bukhari). Likewise, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said that the believers […]
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The End of CJCSC, what’s Next??
The passage of Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in 2025 marks a historic transformation in the country’s civil–military framework. It not only redefines Article 243 of the Constitution — which governs the command of the Armed Forces — but also restructures the nation’s top military hierarchy by abolishing the office […]
The Thesis That Escaped the Classroom: The Untold Story of Fake News Watchdog (FNW)
Most theses end up on a shelf.This one refused to stay there. It began in a quiet university office in Islamabad, where a young graduate student, Muhammad Nasir Butt, placed a thick stack of pages on the desk of his supervisor, Dr. Syed Asad Ali Shah. The two had spent […]
Digital witnessing and the Gaza War: how social media rewrote the global narrative on Palestinian suffering
When the Gaza war erupted again in late 2023, the world confronted not only a military conflict but a new information battlefield. For decades, Palestinian suffering existed in the margins of global media — partially seen, selectively told, often overshadowed by official narratives and geopolitical interests. But from 2023 to […]
Five Smart Steps to Digital Transformation
How modern businesses can blend technology, people, and purpose to thrive in a connected world. In a world where technology evolves faster than ever, digital transformation has become more than a buzzword — it’s a survival strategy. From small startups to global enterprises, every organization today faces the same challenge: […]
3I/ATLAS
In July 2025, astronomers made a landmark discovery: an object blazing through our solar system on an unmistakably non-solar system orbit. Designated 3I/ATLAS (also catalogued as C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)), this interstellar visitor is only the third object ever confirmed to have arrived from beyond the Sun’s domain — following 1I/ʻOumuamua […]
Freedom of Speech vs. Hate Speech: Finding the Balance in a Digital World
As social media empowers voices across the globe, it also fuels hate and misinformation. Striking harmony between open expression and online responsibility has never been more crucial. Social media has transformed how the world communicates, giving billions of people an equal opportunity to share ideas, express opinions, and engage in […]
Top Ten Cybersecurity Threats and Their Countermeasures
In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern — it’s a business imperative. From data breaches and ransomware to social engineering and AI-powered attacks, digital threats are evolving faster than ever. Organizations that fail to adapt risk losing not only data but also reputation, revenue, and […]
Blurring the Lines: Brass in Bureaucracy
In Pakistan’s intricate administrative landscape, the boundary between military and civil authority has long been porous. From retired generals leading public corporations to serving officers seconded into key bureaucratic posts, the practice of appointing Armed Forces personnel to civilian institutions has become almost routine. What was once justified as a […]
The Wrong Priorities
If we count number of persons playing in the fields, football is the number one sport, but it is true by no means is cricket the most popular sport despite Hockey is our national game. After Pakistan gained independence, field hockey quickly became the most prominent sport, easily accessible, and […]







