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Writ Of Mandamus In The Age Of AI

Pakistan, July 22 -- Not very long ago, a citizen frustrated by bureaucratic delay usually knew where to vent his or her frustration. There was an office, a file, and an official authority responsible... Read More


Goals, Drama And Money - World Cup 2026

Pakistan, July 22 -- Around the globe, millions of fans have been gripped by football fever, with the World Cup bringing together the best footballers from across the world. Even before the first matc... Read More


Should Hiring And Promotion Use One Publication Standard?

Pakistan, July 22 -- Across the world, universities increasingly rely on quantitative indicators to evaluate academic performance. Publication counts have become one of the most influential criteria f... Read More


What A Controlled Default Would Actually Look Like - And What It Means For Pakistan's Alliances

Pakistan, July 22 -- I argued in favour of a controlled, negotiated default in a prior piece published on 16 July 2026. This piece and its companion move past why to what: what the plan actually is, h... Read More


Pakistan's Wedding Competitions

Pakistan, July 22 -- A Pakistani wedding no longer celebrates a marriage, it celebrates social anxiety. Somewhere between signing a Nikah contract and cutting a seven-tier cake, marriage stopped being... Read More


Dear Sam Harris - II: Why Treating Islam As A Monolith Fails Reformers

Pakistan, July 21 -- Dear Sam, Last month, I wrote to you as a longtime fan to critique your stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While my open letter sparked a lively debate within the Making... Read More


The World's Biggest Punching Bag: Debunking The Myth Of A Toothless UN

Pakistan, July 21 -- Whenever people hear of the word, 'law', the common man is immediately filled with disgust and this sentiment is commonplace in multiple jurisdictions. No matter how robust a lega... Read More


Pakistan's Cotton Paradox: Exporting Textiles, Importing Cotton

Pakistan, July 21 -- Pakistan exports around $17 billion worth of textiles annually. Walk through any major retailer in Europe or North America, and you will likely find Pakistani-made bed linen, towe... Read More


What Exam Leaks In India And Pakistan Reveal About Education

Pakistan, July 21 -- NEET-UG is India's national medical entrance exam, with more than 2.27 million students attempted in May 2026 at more than 5,400 centers in India and abroad. Nine days later, the ... Read More


Children Of A Lesser God: Some Scattered Thoughts On The Silenced Children Of Pakistan

Pakistan, July 21 -- This piece is about three categories of people in Pakistan. The first are the changemakers who are, in their own way, a little like Sarah Norman, the deaf woman at the heart of Ch... Read More