In a sweeping policy change, U.S. consulates worldwide have been instructed to pause all visa interviews for international students, including J, M, and F visa applicants. This move, made under the Trump administration, is already triggering economic disruption, threatening healthcare staffing, and damaging America's global reputation as a hub for education and innovation.
Cryptocurrency has captured the imagination of many around the world, and Pakistan is no exception. However, a sort of crypto bug seems to have bitten the government recently — raising eyebrows both domestically and internationally. While some level of interest in crypto is understandable, the line between crypto as a political tool and crypto as a serious business proposition is critical to keep in mind. The stakes are high, because public resources are on the line.
India’s geopolitical tension with China has never been a passing storm. It is a simmering, real-time nightmare that defines much of New Delhi’s foreign and defense policy. As Ram Udhav highlights in Uneasy Neighbours (2014), India’s paranoia is neither baseless nor new. It dates back to a prescient warning from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to Prime Minister Nehru in 1950: beneath China’s ideological expansion, lurk racial and imperial ambitions.
FC Barcelona has officially tied down one of the brightest stars in world football, Lamine Yamal, to a new six-year contract, extending his stay at Camp Nou until 2031. The deal marks a major step in securing the long-term future of the Catalan club as they rebuild under manager Hansi Flick.
Despite rising trade tensions and new US tariffs, America remains Pakistan’s top export destination. In 2024, Pakistan exported $5.4 billion worth of goods to the US, generating a trade surplus of $3.33 billion. But with former President Donald Trump’s return to the global trade stage and his administration’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs on over 60 countries — including Pakistan — the economic equation is changing fast. As a new policy committee forms in Pakistan to chart a response, there’s a clear need to rethink how the country positions itself in an increasingly protectionist trade landscape.
Artificial Intelligence isn't just a new tool; it's a force that is reshaping how we think, work, and learn. As philosopher Tobias Rees insightfully puts it, AI is not disruptive because it will outsmart us—it's disruptive because it dissolves a boundary we once thought was unshakable: the distinction between human and machine. This realization is sending shockwaves through institutions, especially education, where the foundations of knowledge, assessment, and learning are being questioned. We are now in an AI moment—a turning point where urgent questions must be asked and honest answers must follow.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has once again erupted into a devastating humanitarian crisis, deeply rooted in decades of political tensions and failed diplomacy. Recent developments during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit have added new dimensions to the crisis. As Israel intensifies its military campaign under the guise of "destroying Hamas once and for all," the region is witnessing unprecedented levels of destruction, displacement, and international condemnation.
In a significant legal reversal, Pakistan's Supreme Court has reinstated the military's authority to try civilians, overturning its own 2023 decision that had deemed such trials unconstitutional. This move has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates and legal experts, who view it as a regression in the country's commitment to civil liberties and judicial independence. The decision revives a controversial law from the era of former military ruler Ayub Khan, raising questions about the future of civilian justice in Pakistan.
"Pakistan is making its biggest economic pivot since independence - betting its future on blockchain. With a new Crypto Council chaired by the Finance Minister, 2000MW allocated for mining, and advisors like Binance's CZ, the nation aims to transform from a cash-based economy to a digital asset hub. The shock partnership with Trump-backed World Liberty Financial signals Pakistan's serious intent to attract global crypto capital. But can this high-risk, high-reward strategy overcome energy shortages and regulatory hurdles? One thing's clear: after decades of financial isolation, Pakistan is ready to mine its way into the Web3 revolution."
"Abdul Latif Baloch died as he lived—resisting. The journalist and Levies force member was gunned down in his own home after fighting back against kidnappers in Balochistan, the same region where his son’s body was found years earlier. His killing marks the 12th journalist murdered in Pakistan this year, exposing the deadly cost of truth-telling in a province where press freedom is under siege. As media unions demand justice, a harrowing question lingers: How many more voices must be silenced before the world acts? Baloch’s pen may be broken, but his story screams for accountability."