Opinion

Dr. Yasir Ali “Technology was created to serve human intelligence, not to redefine humanity by turning living beings into programmable extensions of machines.” Human civilization today stands at a quiet yet catastrophic crossroads. The…

Iftikhar Rashid Wani In every society, education remains the most enduring instrument of change. Schools do more than impart knowledge; they shape values, build character, and nurture hope—especially in regions grappling with…

Mir Gowhar “The digital age has empowered ordinary citizens, but it has also blurred a critical line—owning a camera or a social media account does not make one a journalist.” We live in an age where information moves at…

S. Ahmad From the frozen Himalayan passes where oxygen thins to a whisper, to roaring river valleys and silent deserts, India’s borders are not guarded by soldiers alone. They are secured by roads, bridges, tunnels, and airstrips…

Majid Marouphay “Dawn is not merely the break of a new day; it is a sacred pause where faith speaks in whispers and the soul quietly finds its direction.” Dawn is not merely the break of a new day, it is a sacred pause where faith…

Imtiyaz Ahmad Shah “When a child’s mental maturity exceeds the level of classroom instruction, boredom replaces curiosity and frustration replaces discipline.” Age-appropriate education has quietly emerged as a serious and largely…

Malik Nazir “The pressure of result season does not spare the hosts either—what should be a moment of pride often becomes a cycle of expense, preparation, and stress.” Every year, the declaration of board examination results…

Dr Toyeba Mushtaq Twelve months have passed since my father left us, and yet the world still feels hushed, as though it has collectively lowered its voice in reverence to absence. The blank stares at familiar walls persist. The midnight…

Firdous Ahmad Najar “The prevailing education system continues to be driven not by what children truly learn, but by what is finally assessed. As long as assessment remains dominated by rote memorisation, teaching will revolve…

A.R.Matahanji “Some days, I spend more time cleaning my nets of trash than I do catching anything to sell.” — Gul Kak, fisherman Wular Lake has always been a symbol of infinity. To the people of the valley, it was the Great…