The Origin of Zip Codes & Postal Codes in Pakistan
Sadia Iqbal delves into the significance and history of postal codes. Postal codes, often used interchangeably with zip codes in Pakistan, have evolved significantly since the 19th century. Since the British rule until today, Pakistan’s postal system has continued to modernize, marking the relevance of postal services and codes in an era dominated by digital communication.
Jinnah’s Pakistan: A Professional Approach to Good Governance
What does it take for a country to prosper? Good leadership. It’s unfortunate, however, that competent leadership has always been beyond Pakistan’s reach.
Dr Sadiq Ali states the criteria—one in line with the Quran, the constitution, and the two founders—that he would like the next leader of Pakistan to meet.
Freemasonry’s “Jadoo Ghar” Once Existed in Pakistan
The Freemasons, an enigmatic and often myth-shrouded organization, have sparked curiosity in the people of Pakistan. Unknown to most, Pakistan was home to several Freemasonry lodges, and even though the organization has been banned since 1972, traces of its existence can still be found in the country.
Forced Conversions and Religious Chauvinism in Pakistan
Pakistan remains a country invariably enveloped in religious chauvinism. Sadaf Shabbir analyzes the phenomenon of forced conversions against minorities, and how this has become a weapon for those who want to reiterate their religious supremacy.
Additionally, the plague of forced conversions and forced marriages is not just confined to religious supremacy but has something significant where men’s criminal actions are justified because of the prevalent sense of impunity based on both religion and gender.
Enabling Innovative and Research-Driven Education for All in Pakistan
Duaa Ayaz discusses the need for Pakistan to revamp its education system and adopt a research and outcome-oriented hybrid educational model to bridge the gap between the curriculum and 21st century demands.
The education system in Pakistan is outdated and fails to equip students with the modern requisites, subsequently increasing unemployment.
The state must enable education by fostering public-private partnerships, increasing vocational training, and promoting mental health initiatives at school level.
[Video] Summary of the Battle of Panipat
An in-depth analysis of the strategies employed by both sides in the First Battle of Panipat reveals a fascinating interplay of traditional methods and groundbreaking innovations, forever altering the course of military history in the region.
Is Essay Analysis in CSS Exams Overly Strict?
As the nation’s awareness grew, so did its reliance on social media platforms for information. Given the diversity of academic backgrounds, the aspirants, in their final month to finalize the preparation, occasionally find information from social media about the rigid lens of CSS essay evaluation as an impedance. In this article, Fiza Bibi Ameen explores whether this fixation is inherent to the CSS exam or is inbuilt into the essence of an essay while analyzing the essay competition held by HEC for the year 2022 and the critique presented by the essay judges. Furthermore, the author goes on to explain the expert-recommended method for categorizing an essay topic.
The Education Crisis in Pakistan
The article is a heartfelt, fact-based, and thought-provoking take on the current education system in Pakistan and how we can reform it.
Aalia Khan draws conclusions from her own experiences as well as the statistics about education and all the factors impacted by education.
Some of the harsh truths that she presents are realities most Pakistanis will find hard to acknowledge. However, the focus is brought on how we must have a thorough understanding of the long-standing problems in order to devise a solution that could truly work.
Transgender Act of 2018: Criticisms and Concerns
The Transgender Act 2018 in Pakistan has been subject to numerous criticisms and shortcomings, revealing several areas where improvements are needed. Ranging from ineffective implementation and inadequate provisions for essential services to the persistent social stigma and discrimination, there are evident flaws in the act. While the debates surrounding the act continue, it is crucial to acknowledge that these issues have significantly impeded its successful implementation.
Wise Market Pakistan: Your Go-to Shop for Amazing Digital Devices
Are you in the market looking for amazing smart devices at affordable prices? We introduce you to Wise Market Pakistan, the one-stop shop for every kind of device that you might be looking for.
The Postal Codes in Pakistan
With a vast network of over 13,000 postal offices, Pakistan Post is dedicated to facilitating efficient package delivery both nationally and internationally. Essential for streamlined logistics, postal codes play a crucial role in this process. This article presents a comprehensive list of the postal codes of Pakistan, spanning from cities to remote areas.
The World in 2023: A Turbulent Year
The turbulent year of 2023 has finally come to an end. The year was marked by numerous conflicts, tragedies, clashes, and chaos around the globe. Unfortunately, the year 2023 has passed instability and chaos to the coming year. Notably, the United States played the key role behind most of these conflicts due to its economic interests.
The Balochistan Issue: Exploitative Politics?
The political structure of Balochistan has always remained a conflictual issue. The author, Irfan Ullah Buzdar, is of the opinion that political insecurity and inaction are at the root of the “Balochistan Issue.” The residents live a miserable reality, devoid of basic facilities and fundamental rights such as education, healthcare, and individual security.
It is high time for the state institutions and the government to take effective measures to meet the grievances of the people of Balochistan, otherwise, it will be too late.
CSS 2024: Final Month Essentials
CSS 2024 is fast approaching, and the success of aspirants hinges on their strategies in these final days. The exam poses challenges not only during the preparation phase but also on the examination days. To excel in this endeavor, aspirants must remain focused on their path and avoid all distractions in the precious few days that remain.
Artificial Intelligence & Jobs: What Does the Future Hold?
Noman Waheed discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of artificial intelligence, primarily focusing on its impact on global employment. While the rise of AI negatively influences jobs, particularly in routine sectors, it also has the potential to create jobs in tech-based industries. The author encourages skill development to adapt to the evolving job market influenced by AI.
From Grit to Glory: Rebirth of Football in Pakistan
From the southern parts of Sindh to the northern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, football is now the people’s second favorite sport after cricket.
With the rising popularity of football in the country, Muhtasim Afridi sheds light on the sport’s potential and the major developments made by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) in recent years.
6 Free Upskilling Opportunities for Pakistani Youth: Self-paced Learning
A nation that started its journey with a literacy rate of about 14% still has a long way to go before it reaches the literacy rate of other developing countries. However, Pakistani youth has been making progress in leaps and bounds since its independence, and this is in large part due to the wide variety of self-paced courses, freelance jobs, and upskilling opportunities that a multitude of platforms offer. Fiza Bibi Ameen emphasizes the importance of such platforms including EdX, Udemy, Coursera, Digiskills and more.