In the age of digital media, fake news has become a pervasive global issue. However, its impact is particularly distinct in third-world countries, where socio-economic challenges, limited digital literacy, and political instability exacerbate the con ...
From Intent to Implementation: How are Anti-Terrorism Courts Performing in Pakistan
Terrorists have caused significant losses to lives and properties in Pakistan over the past two decades. In response, law enforcement agencies and security forces have actively combated this menace through effective military and Intelligence-based op ...
Modern Tools For Ancient Goals: Use of Digital Media by Terrorists
In the recent past; terror organizations relied on pamphlets, posters, newspapers and magazines as their primary mediums to disseminate their propaganda. However, with the modernisation of information technologies and the popularity of social/ digita ...
Political Discourse on Madrassa Reforms: Challenges & Way Forward
The Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024, commonly known as the madrassah registration bill, has officially become law with the signature of President Asif Ali Zardari on 29 December 2024. In October 2024, the Senate of Pakistan passed legisla ...
Pitfalls of Negative Politics and Its Impact on Governance
Negative politics significantly undermines governance, which often revolves around partisanship, corruption, manipulation of public institutions, and emphasis is on power retention over public welfare. The effects of such politics ripple through vari ...
Monkeypox: A New Health Challenge for KP
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Health Department has recently faced a new health challenge with the emergence of monkeypox (mpox), a zoonotic viral disease that has gained attention worldwide. Although mpox is less contagious and milder than smallpox, ...
Energy Crisis in KP & Beyond!
Pakistan has an installed power generation capacity of 43,000 MW, yet there exists a significant disparity between the base load of around 12,500 MW and the summer peak load, which can reach 30,000 MW. This gap is largely due to the shift in winter h ...
KP’s Burgeoning Climate Crisis
From February to October 10, 2024, a spell of harsh weather left 27 children dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as monsoon rains and floods devastated the province, destroying hundreds of houses. According to a Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) ...
Harnessing The Potential of Pakistan’s Youth: A Focus on KP
ENGR S. MEMON This article highlights the significant role of Pakistan’s Generation Z, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and their potential to drive innovation and development. It explores key areas such as education, digital literacy, econo ...
National Unity in Peril: The Cost of Political Priorities
Advocate Shaista Yaseen In recent years, the political landscape of Pakistan has witnessed a troubling trend where the lines between political and national interests have become increasingly blurred. This shift has led to a prioritization of party-c ...