Incidents of violence and killings in the name of religion in Sindh are the remnants of a state-sponsored project that is no longer in play.
Updated06 Oct, 202410:22am
Some are accusing Pakistan’s judiciary of becoming overtly politicised and ‘intolerant’ towards parliament, while others are alleging the ruling coalition is undermining the judiciary’s independence.
Published29 Sep, 202408:05am
The stupidity of many politicians, billionaire entrepreneurs and social media activists today stems from a conceptual failure to understand and read certain circumstances.
Updated22 Sep, 202409:50am
National narratives are not necessarily shaped by victors but more so by those in power and those who have amassed a large following.
Updated08 Sep, 202411:26am
The mid-to-late 20th century archetype of the "angry young man" that dominated popular media has now been replaced by a culture where everyone is in constant outrage.
Updated01 Sep, 202401:10pm
Ever since his ouster, Imran Khan has desperately tried to foster a narrative built on fear-mongering, with respect to the future of Pakistan.
Updated25 Aug, 202410:00am
Although far-right groups in the UK have initiated hostile attacks against Muslims for decades, could the recent "race riots" prove to be a tipping point for both the rioters and Muslims in Britain?
Updated18 Aug, 202409:55am
Throughout history, demagogues and political opportunists have used mirror arguments to project their own desires or plans on to their opponents.
Updated11 Aug, 202412:03pm
While Pakistan’s Constitution was formulated with the intention of shaping a collective identity by mediating between varied ethnic groups, it now faces existential challenges as some judges seek revolutionary roles.
Updated04 Aug, 202401:07pm
Polarisation, rather than being a healthy challenge to political and cultural homogenisation, now only fuels anger and extremism between opposing groups.
Published28 Jul, 202408:59am
Self-styled “liberals" and “progressives" in Pakistan have, for decades, inadvertently advanced causes and agendas that have run contrary to their ideals.
Published21 Jul, 202407:59am
Consumer brands often try to capitalise on the prevailing zeitgeist to try and remain relevant in the minds of their target audience.
Updated14 Jul, 202410:40am
Bartel’s concept of ‘liberal confusion’, if put in the context of PTI’s liberal and moderate supporters, can mean their absurdist justification of the party’s illiberal stances.
Updated07 Jul, 202411:05am
While Protestantism’s work ethic might have been tied to the rise of capitalism in Europe, in Pakistan ritualistic piety often trumps practical application.
Updated30 Jun, 202410:32am
Irrational beliefs, existential anxieties have not only fuelled destructive acts but have also been exploited by leaders to present themselves as messianic saviours.
Updated23 Jun, 202411:18am
The prevalent notion that Pakistan cricket mirrors nation’s political tumult fails to acknowledge that our cricketers simply do not know what they're playing for.
Updated16 Jun, 202411:12am
Parameters of acceptable political discourse have been stretched to such an extent that likes of Imran and Trump can get away with most outlandish statements.
Updated09 Jun, 202411:54am
While psychopolitics is designed to make us feel empowered and liberated, it also makes us into digital commodities and enslaves us to our emotions.
Updated26 May, 202410:35am
