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Ali Hassan BangwarThe Express Tribune |
Happiness has consistently stood out as the most sought-after human pursuit throughout history. A fundamental instinct, humans inherently seek a...
Though the title might appear oxymoronical, given the prevalent sense of worthlessness for and among the poor, the systematic creation of...
Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall. — William Shakespeare Success and failure have remained the dynamic and cyclical fate of individuals...
Throughout history, humankind has interacted with each other to fulfil their needs and ensure survival. However, the question of regulating...
Energy security and self-sufficiency are fundamental prerequisites for the progress and prosperity of any nation. Given their inextricable link with...
Public empowerment is both a crucial cause and a hallmark of progressive societies, as the fate and future of rulers in such societies are determined...
Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible. —Frank Zappa Societies consist of people sharing common origins, histories, cultures,...
E ver since their inception on Earth, humankind has come across unanswered questions and unquestioned answers about their existence. Whom and what are...
T hough life might be something one gets for free, living it is hardly as such. That is, minimal survival, let alone thriving, demands meeting the...
An unexpected democratic victory. The day of dignified defiance. An extraordinary show of public power. A powerful democratic revolution. An...
E ver since their inception on Earth, humans have consistently strived to cultivate their intellectual potential through sensory and extrasensory...
O f all the eternal realities humans confront, recognise and exploit, the temporal nature of humankind’s existence exerts one of the greatest...
T hat nothing is permanent in this world and change is the only permanent law has perplexed human judgment for ages. That the cosmic, biological,...
T hroughout recorded history, humankind has claimed to possess unparalleled cognitive potential. This potential is the cause and manifestation of the...
I ntellectual integrity is integral to the socio-economic, political, scientific and psychological development of humankind. Characterised by staying...
Ever since their existence on Earth, humankind has tried to productively conceptualise sensory perception and get an increasing understanding of...
Though the title of the piece might seem like an oxymoron to what has been scheduled for February 8, 2024, the electoral history of Pakistan hardly...
O f all the forces that contributed to shaping individuals, communities and nations throughout history, the concepts of power, fear and hatred played...
T he concept of justice is integral to the success of many modern political systems, with democracy being no exception. It is rooted in the philosophy...
L ife has long been believed to be a personal journey, from coming into the world to departing. However, the meaning, nature and direction of this...
L and and people have a highly revered relationship for valid reasons: the former houses and nourish the latter, while the latter attaches to the...
H ope is a potent human instinct that illuminates darkness and injects optimism into the pall of gloom. Despite its abstract and symbolic nature, hope...
Humans possess a natural or learned inclination to maximise their life experiences. Everyone wants to capitalise on their time and potential and...
Though human life inherently lacks a universally applicable blueprint for smooth sailing and triumphant living, the creatures and natural environment...
While the systematic persecution and intermittent onslaught by Israeli encroachers have persisted for decades, the ongoing barbarism against the...
Throughout their existence on Earth, humans have organised themselves into different social structures. The inherent needs crucial for survival and...
Though humans might not have a say in coming into the world, they have an innate propensity for developing a stake in directing the course of their...
Equality lies in the very nature, creation and existence of human beings. Identical biological and biochemical features, and commonality in the...
Human life and knowledge have a reciprocal influence on each other: the former creates and consumes the latter, while the latter provides a functional...
We suffer more in imagination than in reality. —Lucius Annaeus Seneca Though life might be the most beautiful of all gifts, it is hardly a...
Since their inception on Earth, human beings have experienced and evolved various means of understanding the environment and addressing the problems...
The time we live in is the winter of Pakistan’s history. This is evident from the ever-growing sense of weariness, accelerating capital flight, and...
Every individual and society aims for a peaceful and harmonious life, aspiring to create a life worth living and celebrating for themselves and future...