Paradigm ShiftParachinar Under Attack; Deep-seated Sectarian Divide or a Mere Land Dispute? The situation in Parachinar is the tragic result of a land dispute that escalated into a sectarian conflict between Shia and Sunni Muslims, leading to violenc...
Paradigm ShiftMoU Ceremony Between NIMA and ISSI The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster bilateral ties in education and policy researc...
Paradigm ShiftInterview with Sadaf Shahid – A Pakistani Woman’s Journey in Sports In episode 4 of “Inflection Point,” join us in an interview with Sadaf Shahid, an inspiring cyclist. From her journey as a school player to a gold medalist, Sadaf Shah...
Paradigm ShiftNiccolò Machiavelli’s “The Prince” Niccolò Machiavelli's "The Prince" is deemed a very crucial piece of literature in international relations. The book is often oversimplified and used as a basis for a broad IR theory, resulting in its...
Paradigm ShiftThe Flawed Solid Waste Management in CPEC’s Allama Iqbal Industrial City The special economic zones (SEZs) of CPEC, though fruitful for Pakistan, also come with their own challenges. Muazam Ali discusses the case of the Allama Iqbal In...
Paradigm ShiftThe Hypatia Syndrome & the Suppression of Intellectual Freedom in Pakistan Pakistan in the present day is still beset by the repression of dissent and critical thought. It is the perfect case of the "Hypatia Syndrome," which refers...
Paradigm ShiftPakistan, Bangladesh, and the Myth of 3 Million Casualties in 1971 As horrific as the 1971 war was, it's been used for decades, first by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and then by his daughter, Sheikh Hasina, to gain legitimacy and sow discord....
Paradigm ShiftFar-Right UK Riots and Anti-Immigrant Protests The UK has experienced racially charged riots targeting immigrants and Muslims, reminiscent of the Brixton riots in 1981. The government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is committed t...
Paradigm ShiftThe Brain Drain in Pakistan Danial Waheed discusses the concept of brain drain in Pakistan, by emphasizing the challenges faced by the country due to the migration of skilled and educated individuals. He says this "brain drain" impacts...
Paradigm ShiftAre Student Unions the Last Resort for Change in Pakistan? There should be thorough research into the history and impact of student unions in Pakistan, recognizing their role in the country's socio-political framework. Wania Mansoor us...
