Reviewer: Arslan Ali Bio: IR Scholar at the School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. Purpose: Chapter Review Chapter Name: Ethnicity, Nationalism, and Nation-Building Book: State and Civil Society in Pakistan Author: Ifhthikar H. Malik Ifhthikar H. Malik Reviews on Ethnicity, Nationalism and Nation-Building Iftikhar H. Malik critically explains how ethnicity and nationalism…
Birthdays at work can be tricky. How do you wish your co-worker something heartfelt without sounding too formal, awkward, or cheesy? Imagine walking into the office kitchen, spotting a colleague with a cupcake, and wondering, Do I go classic with a Happy Birthday or spice it up with something witty? The right words can make…
Role of Coaching Institutes in Government Exam Preparation. Government exams are not easy to clear. However, 90% people want to clear the government exam. These are competitive entrance exams that are conducted in India. It offers various public sector jobs, stability, and security. There are multiple types of government exams, like in the Civil Services,…
Written By: Tayyaba Atique Kiayani The book Atomic Habits by James Clear begins with a deeply personal and inspiring story. As a teenager, Clear suffered a severe injury when a baseball bat struck his face, breaking his nose and nearly taking his life. His long and painful recovery taught him an important lesson that real…
How a New Writer Should Avoid Writing Mistakes You sit down to write, and your idea feels exciting. You start to type, and the story flows. Your character gives that real feel, and you can see the scenes clearly in your head. Suddenly, something happens. A sentence feels weird, a scene drags on, and a…
Written By: Muhammad Jawad In today’s fast-moving and highly competitive world, most people believe that success requires huge actions, extraordinary talent, or sudden dramatic change. We admire big achievements and celebrate great victories, but we often forget the slow and steady steps behind them. The concept of Atomic Habits, introduced by James Clear, explains that…
Why Online Classes Made Studying Harder, Not Easier? Online classes were supposed to make life easier. No rushing to campus, no heavy backpacks, no early-morning alarms. Just log in, sit back, and learn, right? Yet for many students, that promise quickly turned into frustration, burnout, and a strange feeling of always being in class but…
Written By: Shahbaz Jamali Key Takeaways from Nimra Ahmed’s “Jannat Ke Patty” Book Nimra Ahmed’s Jannat Ke Patty (Leaves of Heaven) is more than just a popular Urdu novel; it is a cultural phenomenon that has redefined contemporary fiction for a generation of readers. Here are five key points that capture the essence of this…
Written By: Hussain Baloch Introduction Sophie’s World is a famous philosophical novel written by Jostein Gaarder, a Norwegian author. First published in 1991, this book became popular all over the world because of its unique idea of teaching the history of philosophy through a story. It is not just a novel; it’s a journey that…
Written By: Ghulam Abbas QAU, Islamabad The Living Classroom: Marketing Beyond the Textbook At a university in Sukkur recently, a group of students decided to explore through a class project the future of marketing in its human form. The class was divided into three groups, and each team was asked to bring real-life vendors to…
Written By: Ahmad Jawad Janjua Why Nations Fail explores why some countries are rich and developed while others remain poor and underdeveloped. The authors argue that the key factor is not geography, culture, or leadership alone, but rather the political and economic institutions that shape a nation. Institutions determine how power and resources are distributed…
Written By: Mahnoor Fatima Book Review “Sulphite” by Noor Rajpoot: The Chemistry of Hidden Pain The Symbolism of Emotional Preservation The novel Sulphite by Noor Rajpoot is a thought-provoking and emotionally intense literary work that explores the hidden bitterness of human relationships, inner conflicts, and the silent suffering that people often carry within themselves. Just…
