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Radicalization on Campus: The New Frontline of Pakistan’s Sociopolitical Divide

A Nation at a Crossroads As Pakistan struggles to settle the deadly clashes between political insecurity and resurgence ofterrorism, it has to concoct its strategies for something turbulently portentous: a chronicsocietal efflux of extremism in the country. The plethora of sociopolitical, cultural, andpsychological enigmas has altered the idea of how societies used to aptly operate.…

Insensitivity or Resilience? Dissecting Pakistan’s Unique Response Strategy: Memes

There are few nations in the world which continue to go through all kinds of hardships without ever catching a break. Be it a never-ending political crisis, deep-diving economy, rising poverty, natural disaster or being on the brink of a war – Pakistanis can just never find themselves without one (or multiple) of these situations…

A World for Everyone: The Need for Inclusive Marketing

“If they don’t see themselves, how will they ever believe they belong?” Marketing goes beyond merely selling an item—it creates society’s vision for the worldaround them. The companies we know by their logos, the clips we watch, and the stories theytry to sell us are the ones that define what we integrate and become daily…

Female Genital Mutilation: A Question of Culture or a Crime?

My university recently ended and I was sitting idle, clueless what to do, so I decided to browsethe internet. What I didn’t know was that I was about to get acquainted with another plight ofwomen, which is faced globally. I came across a publication on female genitalmutilation and it instantly rang a bell in my…

KHAIRUNISA: Transforming Communities, One Woman at a time

Khairunisa is a student-led NGO, an initiative started by two young girls, which believes in cultivating an environment that fosters growth, providing education, skills and resources that enable women tothrive in any field they choose. We strive to create a platform where every woman’s voice is heard,where barriers are shattered and opportunities are increased, eliminating…

Are You the Real You? The Journey towards Self-Discovery

Have you ever questioned the person staring back at you in the mirror? Are you the real you, or just a carefully crafted version of what the world expects? In an era where social media, societal pressures, and personal expectations intertwine, uncovering your authentic self can feel like navigating a maze. Let’s dive into the…

Is All ‘Viral Content’ Worth the Hype? Uncovering the Downside.

Generally, for the longest while people are making videos around everywhere since it’s an earning opportunity for the ones who want to earn a living without any hassle. It’s a great idea no doubt, but then the patterns is essentially that viral content makes the creator rich in no time. In that hustle, people hardly…

Putting On a Strong Face: The Struggles of Men’s Mental Health

In a world where men are often expected to be unbreakable pillars of strength, there’s a quiet battle raging beneath the surface. Behind the confident smiles and composed exteriors, many men are grappling with a silent storm—struggles with mental health that go unseen and unspoken. It’s time to look beyond the mask and shine a…

Humanism: The Hidden Ingredient of an Equitable Social Order?

The basis of societal structures that defines duties, expectations, and limitations is the imposition of categories, which divide people into binary divisions. The most prevalent division is of Genders. Feminism is a range of political ideologies, social movements, and moral principles that seek to define and uphold political, economic, personal, and social equality between the…

Echoes of Empathy: Cultivating a new Social Order!

Generally people – whether well educated or illiterate – have a very peculiar behavior towards a conversation. No matter what the topic under discussion may be, they have the habit of pinning a statement and then arguing like animals. More often than not, people do not even try to be kind to one another, or…