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Abdullah Gauhar Malik

Abdullah Gauhar Malik

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Exploring UAE Culture and Tourism: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a fascinating country known for its unique blend of rich cultural heritage and futuristic ambitions. Nestled in the...

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Yet another amendment!

GOVERNMENTS and parliaments have come and gone in Pakistan but the obsession with constitutional amendments, especially with those relating to the...

02.11.2024 50

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The Chinese, we must protect!

THE recent spate of deadly terrorist attacks over the weekend is a grim reminder of the chaotic and multifaceted militant threat Pakistan continues to...

13.10.2024 30

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I visited Xinjiang and so should you!

FROM the use of the Uyghur language on public buses to passing beautiful mosques on my night time walks to interacting with local taxi drivers and...

05.09.2024 30

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Lessons to learn from Hasina of Bangladesh

IN the fall of Sheikh Hasina lie lessons for all and specifically for those who once made up one country and lived as one people under the banner of...

10.08.2024 60

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The Country is a Burning Ball

He is an Associate Editor with a focus on climate change at Pakistan Observer, Islamabad. The Islamic Republic is currently a burning ball (read:...

06.06.2024 20

Paradigm Shift

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The country is a burning ball

THE Islamic Republic is currently a burning ball (read: hell). And so is much of its neighborhood. The subcontinent is right now the hottest place on...

29.05.2024 20

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Einstein on scientific accuracy of Holy Qur’an

IT is generally understood that the Quran is a revealed scripture that like other religious Scriptures deals only with moral values, rituals and...

20.04.2024 20

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Empowering youth for sustainable progress

THROUGHOUT history, young people have been the architects of change, weaving the fabric of a better tomorrow. Today, as we stand at the precipice of...

20.04.2024 50

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Civil and religious liberties for flourishing society

STATES and countries are not born without people, and their peaceful co-existence makes a community. To live within certain boundaries with people of...

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High level Saudi delegation visits Pakistan

THE high-level Saudi delegation headed by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has returned home after paying a two-day visit to...

20.04.2024 10

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X seems to be like a story of the past…

X (read: Twitter), was blocked in Pakistan a little over two months ago on February 17th, 2024. It took more than a month and many petitions in high...

20.04.2024 20

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Six Judges’ Allegations: Yet Challenges in Substantiation…”

In a remarkable development, six judges of the Islamabad High Court have penned a letter to the Supreme Judicial Council underscoring deeply troubling...

29.03.2024 20

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Involvement of Indian RAW in the murder plots of Sikh leaders

In March 2024, India shared findings of its investigation with the United States about murder attempts of Sikh leader in New York. As per New Delhi,...

29.03.2024 20

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Islamic spirituality and mysticism (Sufism)

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China’s economy to boost in 2024

ALL eyes are currently focused on Beijing as China has concluded a much hyped po-litical season where the Two Sessions with global influence were held...

29.03.2024 30

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Governing Pakistan is difficult, not impossible!

I don’t blame those that read the title of this article and chucked it away… I don’t blame them for how many more hopeful op-eds is a Pakistani...

29.03.2024 70

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Securitized elections: A tribute to security forces

THE reemergence of Tehreek-e-Taliban in Pakistan has created a security dilemma across the country, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). It has...

08.03.2024 40

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International Women Day Honour women for their accomplishments

08.03.2024 50

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Why is Financial Independence Important for Women in Pakistan?

The devaluation of the Pakistani Rupee over the last 2.5 years has been a cause for concern for many. This has resulted in higher inflation, increased...

08.03.2024 70

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Kashmiris reject the visit of Narendra Modi

08.03.2024 40

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Why must the aurat still march?

08.03.2024 40

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China’s economic resilience: 2023-24

THE Chinese Government is approaching towards “2 Sessions” to be held on March4-5 2024 during which evaluation of its macro-economy, economic...

02.03.2024 60

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Concept of self-determination & issue of Kashmir

02.03.2024 30

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Living in AI era

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is the simulation or mimicking of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Human...

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Kyoto protocol: Relevance and achievement

02.03.2024 50

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The election silver lining!

WHAT a questionable title for an even more questionable election” some might say. Some may even ask what I was on while penning this particular...

02.03.2024 40

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The right to vote and beyond

VOTING is your civic duty. This is a pretty common sentiment, whenever the election days approach in the country. On that occasion, we usually see the...

04.02.2024 10

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‘To Sir with love’ on Catchpole’s 27th death anniversary

TO Sir with love, here is not the famous 1967 Sydney Poitier movie but is the title of the documentary I had produced on the demise of Mr. Hugh...

04.02.2024 20

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Manifesto pledges: Promises vs reality

IN their manifestos, the three leading political parties – PML-N, PPP and PTI – have more or less the same focus on different matters, albeit with...

04.02.2024 20

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A knock at the international conscious

FEBRUARY 5 is observed as “Kashmir Solidarity Day” every year since 1990 throughout Pakistan, Overseas Kashmiris and Pakistani Diaspora across the...

04.02.2024 40

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Environment is not a concern for Islamabad!

NOT that long ago, Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan¡ was known for its trees and tranquillity. Its inhabitants often stereotyped as boring and...

04.02.2024 20

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Empowering Pakistan’s nutrition: Localized processing

PAKISTAN is one of the largest and oldest agrarian societies. The World Bank puts the total workforce of Pakistan at 79 million (2022 figures). Off...

24.01.2024 20

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Israel: A genocidal cult

In a world where governments cloak their intentions and preferences to commit a genocide or mass expulsions, Israel stands out with its surprising...

24.01.2024 40

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No bat on ballot!

IN the late hours of Saturday evening on the 13th of January Supreme Court of Pakistan under a three-member bench led by CJ Qazi Faez Isa decided that...

24.01.2024 10

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The fall of Dhaka & the day after . . .

THE secession of East Pakistan, which came about with the creation of Bangladesh, is one of the saddest chapters in the history of Pakistan. On 16...

17.12.2023 50

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COP28 loss and damage fund: A tiny drop in ocean

CLIMATE change, an undeniable crisis, continues to inflict devastating consequences on vulnerable nations, leading to irreversible economic and...

17.12.2023 40

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Decision of Indian SC: Not legal just ratification

  THE Supreme Court of India announced its verdict on Article 370? The decision was not unexpected for the Kashmiri people because the courts of...

17.12.2023 20

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Shackles of slavery

  PAKISTAN, historically a key supporter of the Taliban, now attributes its security challenges to the assistance provided by the group in...

17.12.2023 30

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Privatise, we must!

17.12.2023 20

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Israel’s atrocities in Gaza: ICC’s intervening role

07.12.2023 10

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Moving from the margins

THE global population is ageing rapidly, with a sizable share of the older population residing in developing countries. Pakistan is one of only 15...

07.12.2023 10

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Ideological clashes & power struggle in Jehadi movements

SALAFI Jihadi ideologies are a thing of the 20th century; a deviation from 1400 years of knowledge tradition in Islam gave birth to global Jihad,...

07.12.2023 10

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Henry Kissinger’s demise and the US-China future

HENRY Kissinger’s death has evoked a sense of nostalgia in China, symbolizing a bygone era of closer ties between China and the United States. China...

07.12.2023 30

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Karachi on fire!

THE metropolis city of Karachi is quite literally on fire. A city with a population of over 20 million, Karachi has long been grappling with a whole...

07.12.2023 30

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