Month: December 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping global dynamics by automating tasks, influencing creativity, and redefining innovation. While advancing technology brings progress, it risks sidelining human ingenuity. Nations like Pakistan face challenges in adapting. Balancing AI’s potential with fostering creativity is essential…

The first Steering Committee meeting for the “OliveCulture Scale-up – Scaling up OliveCulture Value Chain and Promoting Climate Resilient Rural Development in Pakistan” project was successfully convened on Tuesday, December 3, at the Ministry of National Food Security & Research.…

The image contrasts the Beijing Consensus and the Washington Consensus, representing China’s state-led model of gradual economic reform and welfare-focused growth versus the Washington Consensus' neoliberal approach of rapid market liberalization and minimal state intervention. It visually highlights the differences…

The interplay between food and democracy highlights how nutrient-rich diets foster healthier societies, cognitive growth, and democratic engagement. Proper nutrition enhances critical thinking, stability, and civic participation, while food insecurity undermines social cohesion. Equitable food systems are vital for promoting…

The Indo-Pacific region, connecting three continents, drives 60% of global GDP and 40% of global transshipment. It faces power rivalries between the U.S. and China, with disputes over Taiwan and the South China Sea. This strategic region, vital for trade…

Alfred C. Woolner, a distinguished Sanskrit scholar, significantly contributed to Punjab University and promoted Sanskrit education in Lahore. His statue on Mall Road, defaced multiple times, remains a symbol of his legacy. Despite vandalism, efforts to preserve it highlight his…

The planned construction of six canals over the Indus River threatens Sindh's economy, dependent on 92% agricultural water usage. Sindh faces severe water scarcity, with 18 million acres of land uncultivated. Critics argue the project harms Sindh's people and resources,…

Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai, known as Khan Shaheed, symbolized resistance against colonial and neo-colonial oppression, advocating Pashtun autonomy, federalism, and cultural preservation. He opposed authoritarianism, championed democratic principles, and challenged systemic marginalization through non-violence, education, and political activism. Assassinated in…

Women’s empowerment has emerged as a crucial issue on a global scale, yet it remains an unsolved problem. Women, for example, continue to be under-represented in education, accounting for nearly 67% of the world’s illiteracy. They also make up a…

Princess Kate Middleton, after revealing her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, has inspired many with her resilience during preventative chemotherapy. Despite health challenges, she resumed royal duties, symbolizing hope and strength. Supported by Prince William, she balances recovery and responsibilities,…