Abdul Moeed Dec 1, 2024 3 min read The youngest nation in the world, South Sudan, has undergone continuous warfare since its independence in July 2011. Several civil wars have generated over 4 million displaced persons in South Sudan, of whom children suffer the most. While over 70% of children are out of school, education […]
25020402 Oct 25, 2024 4 min read Updated: Oct 28, 2024 “If there was an attack on campus, where would you hide?” is a question that circled around my friend group after the horrifying ordeal of the 2018 APS attack. We discussed at great length which tactics we would devise to save ourselves because the […]
22110032 May 3, 2021 2 min read We cannot think of media in its traditional form anymore – that which we see on TV, or in the news. Social media has gained enough traction to become arguably the most important form of media in present times, and when I think about the role it plays […]
Aisha Aamir Jun 21, 2023 3 min read A lot has happened since the Earth came into being. Dinosaurs have come and gone, monkeys have evolved, and so have humans. We have discovered fire, we have discovered the concept of hunters and gatherers, we have sourced different food, constructed different languages, indulged in intricate architecture, […]
Behroz Karim – 23100234 Aug 17, 2021 2 min read Uniform curriculum seems to be a popular concept but it has been adopted on the basis of political slogans or political necessity instead of wisdom and insight. Two questions are of fundamental importance. The first question is why the need for a uniform curriculum was […]
24020290 – Mahnoor Viqar Jun 22, 2023 2 min read In recent years, the film industry has witnessed a growing demand for diverse and empowering representations of women on the screen. One film that has garnered significant attention and acclaim for its groundbreaking portrayal of female empowerment is Promising Young Woman. The film challenges societal […]
Zara Zafar 24090048 Dec 11, 2020 3 min read In light of the first trailer for Fate: The Winx Saga releasing mere hours ago, I have a few thoughts to share. The original Winx Club aired on Nickelodeon and revolved around 7 fairy warriors, Bloom with fire powers (who was always my favorite), Stella fairy […]
Wali Hassan Jun 21, 2024 3 min read Objectification involves reducing a group of people to simplified and often stereotypical traits while simultaneously treating them as outsiders. This is a frequent occurrence in Pakistani media, where empowering narratives for transgender individuals are rare. More often than not, they are depicted either as victims or objects […]
We all are familiar with designer campaigns that flood our social media channels all year round. Every brand launches its new collection, whether spring, winter, or summer, in a unique yet attention-catching way. Sana Safinaz made one such attempt in 2018. Their designer lawn was shot in Kenya, Africa, in an attempt to portray their […]
Ammar Shahzad Chand 22020289 Aug 19, 2021 2 min read Since inception, Pakistan has faced issues in various ways. One of them is language. Pakistan has two official languages: Urdu and English. However, this has a severe problem attached to it. Historically, When tensions with East Pakistan, modern day Bangladesh, were rising, one of the […]
24020344 Nov 30, 2024 2 min read Dog Day Afternoon (1975), one of my favorite films ever and directed by Sidney Lumet, is a film that depicts a narrative about a botched bank robbery, but it also touches on broader themes of identity, societal expectations, and the complexities of human relationships. One of the film’s […]
Meher Mobeen 24020277 Dec 5, 2022 2 min read The idea of the Single National Curriculum was put forward by the PTI government in 2021. The current SNC covers curriculum guidelines for grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4 and grade 5. The subjects it covers include all compulsory subjects such as English, Urdu, […]
25020161 Jun 20, 2023 2 min read Money Heist is a show that focuses primarily on a group of robbers and their heists. It features several female characters who play significant roles in the story. The robbers are not all men, with female robbers portrayed as intelligent, strong and crucial members of the heist team […]
Sufia Naseem Jun 21, 2023 1 min read Advertising has always been a powerful tool to shape public opinion and influence societal norms. Over the years, the narrative of Molty Foam ads has undergone a remarkable transformation. Six years ago, a Molty Foam ad depicted a woman getting married, and her father consoled her by […]