Opinion

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…

S. Ahmad As India advances toward its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, one of the most critical pillars supporting this ambitious journey is efficient, modern, and sustainable mobility. Transportation is no longer…

Azhar Yousuf “A system that prioritizes optics over reality risks producing students who can reproduce answers without genuine understanding, thereby weakening the foundation of knowledge itself.” The recent declaration of…

Nasir Hussain Peerzada “Across the Muslim world, recent events underscore the urgent need to critically examine the historical roots of Zionism and the continued dependence of many states on global power structures perceived as…

Shabeer Ahmad Lone "Science, philosophy, religion all have limits; only art is limitless." "Philosophy makes one old; poetry brings back youth." -Iqbal in a letter to Attiyah Faizi. "Iqbal was also a sincere witness…

Mir Gowhar “Leaving one’s family behind is not merely physical separation; it is an emotional rupture marked by empty rooms, unanswered calls, unshared meals, and quiet moments where absence speaks louder than words.” Leaving…

Javid Jawad “Faith does not lose its ground when questions are asked; it loses credibility when answers are replaced with mockery and moral posturing.” Recently, I found myself engaged in a discussion with a friend on an…