Underlying causes of ever-deepening polarization in Pakistan

It is important to study not only the symptoms but the underlying factors of our state, politics, and society in order to find the root cause of and a solution to the political polarization in Pakistan.

GPT-4 and letter warning about AI

Future of Life Institute, an organization that focuses on technological risks to humanity, issued an open letter signed by numerous AI experts, tech entrepreneurs, and scientists.

UN marks first ever International Day to Combat Islamophobia

The UN General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution in March 2022 designating March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

Massive fire at world’s largest refugee camp

A large fire that started in the Rohingya refugee camp in southeast Bangladesh has left thousands of refugees homeless.

Pakistani environmentalist named among TIME’s women of the year

TIME unveiled their 2023 women of the year line-up on March 2, which features environmentalist Ayisha Siddiqa from Pakistan.

The mysterious poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran

Many Iranian schoolgirls have been poisoned and are presenting to hospitals with mild to severe symptoms. There is speculation about the cause of these incidents that have been taking place all over Iran for the last few months.

Turkey-Syria earthquakes

While the Turkish president pledged to restore the country within a year, the situation in Syria is very different and hopeless as a result of years of war-related destruction and the ensuing humanitarian disaster.

Contraceptive pill for men

Developing and approving a new drug is a lengthy process involving extensive clinical trials to ensure safety and efficacy. Thus, it may still be several years before the new male contraceptive pill becomes widely available.

Putin announces suspension of last remaining nuclear treaty with US

Although the New START deal has only been suspended by Russia and neither party has made any withdrawal announcements, even a brief suspension period could increase the nuclear arsenals of the US and Russia.

Meet Mujeeb Ijaz

Mujeeb Ijaz is a well-known name in the field of battery technology and electric vehicles. One of the most significant discoveries of the past ten years has been made by his company, ONE.

Political career of US Presidential candidate Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley, former Governor of South Carolina, gained prominence in national politics when she successfully got the Confederate flag removed from the state capitol in Columbia in 2015 after a racially motivated mass shooting at a black church.

US response to Chinese ‘spy balloon’

In recent years, several such Chinese balloons crossed into US airspace, however, they never remained for as long as this time. Such incidents are detrimental to the volatile Sino-US relations and should be abstained from to avoid any escalation.