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Modernization Without Roots: How Pakistan is Erasing Its Culture for a False Future

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal and Dr. Qurat al-ain Rana Pakistan stands at a critical juncture where the pursuit of modernization must not overshadow genuine development. The prevailing approach—prioritizing modernization over development—has turned society into a dependent entity, subservient to metropolitan…

 The First Episode of “I love Filipino,” Netflix Series is Food for Thought

Over lunch of rice, soup, fish, and vegetables at my sister’s house in Paranaque, Philippines, I found myself explaining to the family’s caregiver what a sandwich was like in the U.S. where I live. Needless to say, I had a…

The Dark Side of Social Media: Fueling Violence and Social Fragmentation

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal and Dr. Qurat-al-Ain Rana While social media has revolutionized global connectivity, its darker consequences demand urgent attention. What began as a platform for sharing ideas has morphed into a dangerous catalyst for physical, religious, and economic…

Dismantling War Culture: How Militarization Shapes Our Everyday Lives

We are living in a particular moment where mainstream communicators want you to believe the world is in a state of permanent war—even when you are walking peacefully down your own street. Your phone relentlessly feeds you images of bombings.…

Israel Now Overtly Part of Western Imperialism

With missiles flying across West Asia, I am reminded of my trip to Iran in 2016, when I discovered a fascinating country and a vibrant Jewish community. Every day, I ask about the safety of friends and loved ones in both…

Women in Humanitarian Movements: The July Mass Uprising and Their Current Standing

by Rita Bhowmick, Dhaka Bureau, edited by Sharmin Rahman & Sheikh Arif (panel editor of Pressenza Dhaka Bureau) Women from all walks of life have historically played a crucial role in humanitarian movements, whether political, social, educational, or cultural. Their…

Divided We Fall: The Billion-Dollar Industry of India-Pakistan Hatred

The bitter river of hostility between India and Pakistan flows not from the natural springs of people’s hearts, but from the carefully constructed dams of political elites. Like colonial masters of old, today’s rulers in both nations have perfected the…

A Nation Cannot Be Built on Lies: Kabylia Victim of School Results Falsification

For years, Kabylia has stood out for its academic excellence, with some of the highest success rates in national exams (Baccalaureate, Brevet) in Algeria. Yet, in 2025, a decision by the Algerian Ministry of National Education shocked many: the official…

How AI and Information Overload Are Erasing Human Consciousness?

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal and Dr. Qurat ul Ain Rana  The domination of human consciousness by artificial intelligence and the relentless overflow of information marks a profound existential crisis—one that thinkers like Edmund Husserl and Jean-Paul Sartre could not have…

Netanyahu’s War Addiction: How Escalation with Iran Threatens Israel’s Long-Term Security

In the aftermath of the twelve-day war between Iran and Israel, many observers in Iran—and increasingly in the international analytical community—are raising concerns that another, far more expansive confrontation may be looming. Despite the costs of the last conflict, Israeli…

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