Pakistan

And as fate would have it, Pakistan has yet again experienced a shuffle in the parliament. The elected (or selected) — that labelling was irrelevant to begin with considering the strings of power have always been tugged from the same singular source – violated the constitution to cling to power, and isn’t pulling any stops post ouster either. Once the capital fell, Punjab followed soon after.

And so, the cat and mouse game continued: out with an obnoxious, incompetent government and in with largely self-serving political dynasties.

January 26, 2017June 15, 2020

Pot of Gold

Originally published in Dawn on January 26, 2017

In 1994, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the then crown prince of Dubai, had a rude awakening: oil — the primary driver of the state’s economy — was running out fast. Advisers estimated that petroleum reserves would be fully depleted in the coming few decades, leaving the emirate stranded without a major source of revenue.

September 1, 2016June 15, 2020

Online Learning

Originally published in Dawn on September 1, 2016

The rapid evolution of the internet has revealed avenues of learning that are challenging the traditional norms of education. Instructional content, previously restricted to the classroom, is now being broadcast at lightning speeds to anywhere from bustling metropolises to rural suburbs. Information that was inaccessible is suddenly present, organised and ready for consumption by anyone who is yearning to learn.

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Pot of Gold

Online Learning