As Pakistan approaches the 2024 election, discussions on policy reforms and party manifestos are emerging, primarily focusing on economic revival. However, the neglect of human development over the past two decades is emphasized, with inadequate investments in education, healthcare, and skills development, leading to an acute human capital crisis. The…

A. Alliteration B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Simile The given sentence is an example of B) Metaphor. A metaphor is a direct comparison of dissimilar things¹. It implies that one thing is another thing, not just that one is like another. In this case, the sentence compares her eyes to diamonds, suggesting that they are very bright, sparkling, or valuable. Some other examples of metaphors are: Life is a roller coaster.

The rapidly changing global and regional geopolitics are significantly influencing Pakistan’s relevance in the world. The country faces challenges in its image, driven by concerns over political instability, economic troubles, weakening rule of law, and inconsistent policies. Pakistan, once a rising star in the 1960s, has lost some of its…

Pervez Hoodbhoy delves into the evolving significance of college and university degrees in the context of the rapidly changing hi-tech landscape. While acknowledging the indispensable role of degrees, especially in professions like medicine and engineering, Hoodbhoy points out a paradox. The advent of AI and automation is diminishing the demand…

Miftah Ismail criticizes the opposition to the privatisation efforts, particularly the plan to privatise PIA, by the caretaker government and Privatisation Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad. Ismail presents compelling figures, highlighting PIA’s continuous losses, reaching Rs88 billion last year, with accumulated losses over the years amounting to Rs717 billion. He argues…

Maleeha Lodhi’s analysis of the geopolitical landscape for 2024 anticipates a world marked by heightened instability, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, global market volatility, and a multitude of crises. The wars in Gaza and Ukraine, along with the US-China confrontation, have further fragmented the international landscape, contributing to a troubled…

The ongoing COP28 summit in the UAE holds significant importance in the global climate discourse, especially for nations like Pakistan. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar stressed Pakistan’s urgent need for “sufficient, additional, and predictable grant-based climate finance” from developed nations. He called for the immediate execution of the $100 billion…

Scientists are intensifying their call to examine climate change through the lens of health, emphasizing that more people are dying annually from extreme weather events than infectious diseases. The World Health Organization predicts that between 2030 and 2050, climate change will cause around 250,000 additional deaths per year from undernutrition…

Pakistan’s foreign policy is anchored in its strategic ties with China, which are vital. However, Pakistan also seeks amicable relations with Washington, and concerns persist about the US-China rivalry potentially limiting Pakistan’s associations with either nation. The recent Biden-Xi meeting at the APEC summit may alleviate some apprehensions, as the…