The tragedy of decline

History bears witness that no nation has ever enjoyed perpetual ascendancy. When empires succumb to decline, they often fragment into smaller states, with some even losing their historical identity entirely. This column explores the rise and fall of three notable empires, their trajectories, and the indelible…

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Male rape: ignored reality

Male rape: ignored reality  Rape is often framed as a women’s issue— rightfully so—but it also remains a harrowing reality for men, one that society systematically ignores. Official reports record a mere 45 cases per year, a deceptive figure masking countless unreported assaults hidden behind closed…

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2025: Year of road to prosperity

During 2024, due to structural impediments, lack of infrastructure and trained human resource, incompetence, inefficiencies etc, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and provincial tax agencies have failed to bridge the huge tax gap faced by the country. Making the things worse, the federal government could…

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Benazir: Victim of ‘new great game’

December 27, 2024 marked the 17th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, a popular leader with great vision, who courageously resisted the agenda of Late Neo-colonial forces—pushing Pakistan towards a toothless nuclear State. In recognition of her great services, she was posthumously honoured with the prestigious UN…

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President Zardari’s tied hands

Asif Ali Zardari is often the subject of countless allegations, both true and false. However, whether his supporters or detractors, all can agree on one thing: he is a staunch advocate of reconciliation and compromise. He ended the decades-long hostility between the PPP and the establishment,…

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Injustice

More often than not, justice in Pakistan resembles a scavenger hunt rather than a fundamental right. The victim raises the claim of the culprit, holding it astonishingly high, while not a single person dares to question the integrity of either. Abundance is reserved for the reprobate,…

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