National purpose, public trust, and strategic clarity key to a resilient Pakistan, say experts
Pakistan’s contemporary challenges and emerging opportunities require renewed focus on national identity, governance, institutional development, public trust, and strategic vision in order to build a cohesive and resilient future. In this context, intellectual engagement, civic responsibility, and constructive dialogue remain…
Modern challenges facing Muslim societies require paradigm shift in thinking: IPS discussion
The challenges posed by the modern industrial world to Muslim societies cannot be addressed through nostalgia for the past, piecemeal reforms, or resistance to change alone. Rather, they demand a…
Eroding compliance with humanitarian law highlights need for stronger role of religious communities, say experts
The increasing disregard for international humanitarian law (IHL) in contemporary conflicts is prompting renewed calls to strengthen ethical frameworks and expand the role of religious communities in upholding humanitarian principles.…
Modernization without indigenous identity leaves nations at crossroads: IPS discussion
Sustainable modernization demands the ability to reconcile progress with indigenous identity, historical experience, and societal realities. Across the last three centuries, many non-European societies sought to bridge the gap with…
Experts call for pausing NCF 2026 finalization to ensure indigenous grounding and policy coherence
Ensuring that national curriculum development reflects indigenous values, constitutional principles, and educational realities is central to building a coherent and future-oriented education system. In Pakistan, curriculum reform requires not only…