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Israel’s vicious scheme
Pakistan hosted a landmark peace negotiation between the United States and Iran under the umbrella of “Islamabad Talks” from April 11 to 12, aimed at bringing a resolution
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The Doctor Will See You Now... And Then Launch a Startup
Last October, Hong Kong’s Chinese University Faculty of Medicine dropped a quiet bombshell on traditional medical education. With the 2026–27 academic year, it will roll out
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Beyond the Textbook: Are We Training Doctors or Diagnosticians?
I remember sitting in a bustling clinic in Mingora last year, watching a young resident fumble through a patient consultation. The elderly man complained of chest pain, but
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The Dark Side of TikTok Live Fame and Easy Money
TikTok Live has become one of the most popular online platforms in Pakistan. Every day, thousands of people join live sessions to watch games, chats, and “battles,” where
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The Illusion of "Home-Grown" Reform: Are We Just Rebranding IMF Conditionalities?
When the Prime Minister recently unveiled the "Economic Governance Reforms," the optics were designed to signal a turning point. The narrative was clear: Pakistan is finally
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A Prescription for Peril: Europe's Warning to Pakistan
A Friend's European Encounter: Pakistan's Looming Crisis of Antibiotic Overuse and Resistance A close friend recently recounted his visit to a hospital in Poland
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Rhythm of Heritage: Defending a Professor's Attan in an Age of Outrage
In recent weeks, social media in Pakistan has been abuzz with a video from the University of Malakand's 25th anniversary celebrations. Political Science lecturer Sajid Khan
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The Last Mile: Pakistan's Polio Fight Teeters on the Edge of Triumph and Tragedy
Last week, as I scrolled through a barrage of WhatsApp forwards from colleagues in Lahore's public health circles—doctors swapping stats like traders haggling over spices—
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In Praise of a Maestro, Part II: The Disciples Rise – Why We Need an Entire Faculty of Dr. MAQ
I was sipping burnt coffee in the hospital cafeteria last week when a junior resident slid into the seat opposite me, eyes shining with the fevered glow of
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50 Ways to Make Money Online in 2025
Freelancing & Digital Services 1. Freelance writing (blogs, SEO, copywriting) 2. Graphic design (logos, branding kits, thumbnails) 3. Video editing (YouTube, TikTok, Reels) 4. Website development (WordPress, Webflow,
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In Praise of a Maestro: Why Dr. MA is the Surgeon We Truly Deserve
Mr Afzal Khan still remembers the first time he watched Dr. MA glide into the operating theatre, phone in one hand, ring-light in the other, greeting the
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Peshawar's Ghost Departments: A National Education Warning
Last week, as the crisp November air swept through Peshawar's ancient university campus, a chilling announcement echoed across its storied halls: nine undergraduate departments on the
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Boca Raton Entrepreneur Appeals to Facebook to Restore Disabled Account Containing Decades of Memories & Community Work
BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 Local entrepreneur and community leader Matthew H. Maschler is calling on Meta (Facebook) to review and reinstate his disabled Facebook
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Pakistan's Vanishing Scholars The Crisis of Declining University Enrollment
Pakistan's Vanishing Scholars: The Crisis of Declining University Enrollment Last month, over a steaming cup of chai in Swat, my friend’s cousin—a bright 18-
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The Engine Room: Decoding the Central Blueprint of Awaam Pakistan Party to a Reformed Polity
A quiet revolution took root in a small conference room in Islamabad as the city baked under the hot July 2024 sun, with Pakistan grappling with post-budget
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Pakistan's Bold Leap The KSA Defense Pact Ushers in a New Dawn for South Asian Power Dynamics
In the gilded corridors of Riyadh's Al Yamamah Palace, where the air hums with the weight of history, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed