menu_open
Tahir Kamran

Tahir Kamran

The News on Sunday

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Conceptualising historicism

T his article is meant for the reflection of young scholars aspiring to excel in humanities and social sciences with the expectation that they will...

14.04.2024 40

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Tolstoy’s conception of history

L eo Tolstoy, one of the most influential writers in world literature, left an indelible mark not only through his literary masterpieces but also...

07.04.2024 100

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Human rights principles and Pakistani youth

“ True equality means holding everyone accountable in the same way, regardless of race, gender, faith, ethnicity — or political ideology.” -...

31.03.2024 100

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Perpetuating dependency through debt

T hese days a nuanced form of exploitation pervades the global economic landscape, casting the shadow of modern-day slavery in the guise of financial...

24.03.2024 30

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Seniority and promotion in higher education

T he concept of time-scale promotion is rooted in the notion of rewarding people for their length of service rather than merit or achievement. It...

17.03.2024 40

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Bare minimum for a democratic polity

I n the realm of Pakistani politics, the prevailing atmosphere has been described as authoritarian, not even a hybrid. The cry for democratic...

10.03.2024 30

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Pakistan branded authoritarian

“The essence of authoritarianism is to reduce human beings to the status of things.” — Hannah Arendt P akistan’s trajectory towards...

25.02.2024 20

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Meritocracy: state and society in Pakistan

M eritocracy, a term coined by British sociologist Michael Young in his 1958 satirical work, The Rise of the Meritocracy, has sparked considerable...

18.02.2024 100

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Kangaroo courts

S everal high-profile trials recently, including some held in Adiyala Jail, have been marred by a troubling departure from procedural integrity. Hasty...

11.02.2024 50

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Dissent and heresy

Dissent embodies the fabric of opinions, philosophies and sentiments that diverge from the prevailing ideas or policies imposed by the overarching...

04.02.2024 40

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

The complex fabric of societal principles

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr. At the very heart of societal structure, stands justice. It...

28.01.2024 20

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Anthropologists talking about history — II

T he unique contribution of anthropology lies in its ability to understand various societies by getting close to the people being studied. This means...

21.01.2024 20

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Anthropologists talking about history — I

M ulti-disciplinarity is a conduit nowadays for socio-cultural discourse. The discourse on history, orchestrated by social scientists and literary...

14.01.2024 10

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Fashion through the lens of history

T he outward appearance of a ruler or political leader plays a significant role in shaping their acceptability among the populace. In the realm of...

07.01.2024 20

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Adieu 2023

As the curtain fell on the year 2023, a cascade of pivotal events had left an indelible mark on the global canvas. The odyssey had commenced on...

31.12.2023 20

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Rejuvenation of Kharak Singh Haveli

S ituated at the heart of the majestic Royal Fort of Lahore, the Kharak Singh Haveli graces the southeast corner of Jahangir’s Quadrangle, a...

24.12.2023 30

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Victimhood as an excuse for tyranny

The Palestinian struggle is not just about land or borders; it is also about the dignity and self-determination of a people who have been denied their...

17.12.2023 30

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Palestine bloodied — II

I n 1920, the Allied Supreme Council granted Britain a mandate over Palestine and Trans-Jordan, following the Ottoman Empire’s concession after...

10.12.2023 30

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Palestine bloodied

B efore diplomatic efforts halted the reign of terror unleashed by Israel on Palestinians (which began on October 7), each day had felt like an...

03.12.2023 20

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Unraveling truth decay

T ruth Decay, a compelling non-fiction work penned by Jennifer Kavanagh and Michael D Rich, made its debut through the RAND Corporation on January...

26.11.2023 20

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Barkat Ali Hall comes to life

T he Walled City of Lahore holds a wealth of captivating tales in its confines. Here, every nook and cranny resonates with the splendour of bygone...

19.11.2023 10

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

The banality of evil

W hy do ordinary people do atrocious things? This problem has vexed scholars and thinkers for centuries. Early theologians of every stripe spent an...

12.11.2023 30

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

A broad notion of national security

T he narrative surrounding security has undergone a profound transformation following the end of the Cold War. The conventional notion of security had...

05.11.2023 10

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Examining a complex personality — II

R esearchers analysing Netanyahu’s psychology have highlighted several recurring traits in his behaviour outside the family context. Narcissism:...

29.10.2023 60

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Examining a complex personality

B enjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has been characterised by a robust conservative and nationalist agenda. He is known...

22.10.2023 30

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

A voice for sanity and freedom

R ached Ghannouchi, 81, made headlines in April 2023 when he was arrested and imprisoned before trial for allegedly inciting people against state...

15.10.2023 10

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Historians in service of nationalism — I

H istorians have played a pivotal role in shaping the narratives that underpin the rise of nationalism. Nationalism, the ideology that emphasises the...

01.10.2023 50

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

Liberal arts: A crucial toolkit for informed citizens

P akistan’s education policy makers have often displayed an indifference towards liberal arts. While there has been a strong emphasis on technical...

24.09.2023 10

The News on Sunday

Tahir Kamran

2d7dacfc8dd07b3c0fb0f0927e4f4afc