Fables That Fix Lives: Ancient Code for Modern Problems

The rapid advancement of AI has transformed every aspect of modern life, including education, yet academic institutions continue to grapple with its implications. While students naturally embrace these powerful tools to enhance their learning, many professors and universities remain reluctant to fully acknowledge this reality. This resistance creates a peculiar contradiction - educators who spend years conducting traditional research often prohibit students from using AI, even as they themselves increasingly rely on these same tools for preparing lectures, creating assignments, and even aiding their own research. At the heart of this tension lies a profound generational divide. Today's students are digital natives who have grown up with smartphones, instant information access, and AI-powered assistants as integral parts of their daily lives. Their cognitive processes and problem-solving approaches are fundamentally shaped by this technological environment. In contrast, most educa...

  AI and digital technology are entering our lives at supersonic speed, yet schools remain unprepared for this transformation despite the unavoidable presence of mobile devices in classrooms and daily routines. As a teacher, I've witnessed how students now rarely bring notebooks to class and no longer carry books with the pride that previous generations did, when some would borrow stacks of books just to showcase their love for reading. While students prefer electronic copies of textbooks, many struggle to maintain focus when reading lengthy material on screens. This shift reflects a fundamental change in education, where students would rather scroll through their phones than flip through physical pages. On university campuses, it's becoming difficult to distinguish serious scholars from casual passersby, as many students prioritize passing exams with minimal effort rather than pursuing deep learning. Often, they appear physically present in class but mentally disengaged, their...

  A conflagration of lies, rumors, misinformation, and orchestrated hate set a nation ablaze, reducing millions to seething vessels of pent-up fury. The air grew thick with anticipation—not for rain to quench the land, but for an apocalyptic earthquake of hatred meant to reduce neighbors to rubble and rewrite maps with ashes. Citizens became prisoners of their screens, pupils dilated with the promised spectacle of destruction, minds intoxicated by visions of collapsed buildings, rivers of blood, and the symphony of wails from the vanquished. Then—silence. The grand theater of annihilation never raised its curtain. Leaders stood before microphones, faces flushed with premature triumph, declaring enemies vanquished—only for the world to see those very enemies dancing in their streets, hoisting their own flags of victory. The rage, denied its sacrificial catharsis, mutated into something uglier. Humiliation became gasoline on the fire. The same media machine that had stoked this f...

  A ceasefire between Pakistan and India has finally been announced. While this brings relief to those who opposed the conflict, it has left the merchants of hate scrambling. These liars now sift through the debris of social media, collecting fragments of misinformation to craft new narratives—all for the sake of ratings and relevance. Their once-deafening war cries have softened into whispers, murmuring fresh conspiracies to fuel the next wave of hysteria. War has always been a machine—one that runs on lies, propaganda, and manufactured patriotism. History is rewritten to claim victory; facts are twisted to hide losses. Leaders distort reality to save face, masking the true cost of conflict from their own people. But our era is different. Today, armies do not fight on battlefields alone—they must also combat the propaganda machines of rogue influencers. These individuals, armed with nothing but smartphones, spread misinformation, disinformation, and outright fake news, putting...

I woke up this morning and immediately reached for my phone, scrolling for updates on the escalating Indo-Pak conflict. What I found left me stunned—reports of aerial strikes, missile launches, and artillery fire targeting Indian airbases and military installations, all framed as retaliation for India’s drone and missile attacks on Pakistan’s Noor Khan Air Base and other locations. Frantically, I switched between national, international, and Indian news channels. I scrolled through YouTube, Facebook, and online newspapers, my screen flooding with contradictory narratives: Pakistani media boasted of destroying multiple Indian airbases Indian media flatly denied these claims International outlets cautiously reported "unverified strikes" By 12:32 PM, after hours of obsessive scrolling, one terrifying reality cut through the noise: war had begun. Both nations had launched cross-border attacks, each claiming to have inflicted heavy damage. For the first time in ...

  War has once again erupted along the border, with both nations trading blame—as always happens during such crises. Anxiety, fear, and uncertainty loom over the region, creating an atmosphere of unpredictability. Living in a neighborhood where trust is scarce and enmity is cultivated makes life unbearable. In such an environment, survival demands constant vigilance: we arm ourselves, stockpile weapons, and cling to the illusion of "deterrence." But when one side is weaker, this imbalance breeds misery rather than security. The Delicate Balance of Power In international politics, equilibrium is everything. Alliances form to maintain this balance, and regions adopt their own strategies. Larger nations often manipulate smaller ones as buffers, stifling emerging powers to preserve dominance. The British Empire mastered this game. By the end of World War II, realizing they could no longer control the subcontinent, they ensured it would never rise as a unified force. Their sol...

Hate works like a vicious cycle , sprouting from a single seed planted in the mind—much like a farmer sows a seed in a field. He waters it and nurtures it until that small seed grows into a towering tree. The same is true of hatred toward others. First, we plant the seed—an  idea —with a specific objective, then interpret everything through a biased lens. We craft arguments, distort history to fit the narrative, use provocative jargon, and cherry-pick facts to justify hatred. Religion or religious texts are often weaponized to make people believe in this manufactured hostility. Over time, the seed grows into a sprawling tree, its branches thick with hatred, eventually hardening into a violent ideology fed to the masses. This hatred acts as a  toxic tonic , inciting protests and silencing opposition. Those who preach hatred always have an agenda rooted in  material gain —whether it’s seizing land, scapegoating migrants, or manipulating economic fears. For instance, some cl...

    مصنوعی ذہانت کے تیزی سے بدلتے دور میں، جہاں روایتی تعلیمی نظام فرسودہ ہونے کے خطرے سے دوچار ہیں وہاں کھیل نوجوانوں کی  نشوونما کی بنیاد بنتا ج رہا ہے۔  اس لیے آنے والے وقت میں کھیلوں کے ذریعے پروان چڑھنے والی انسانی خوبیاں — خود اعتمادی، لچک، موافقت اور ٹیم ورک — انمول اثاثے بن جائیں گی جنہیں مشینیں نقل نہیں کر سکتیں۔ روایتی کلاس روم سیکھنے کے برعکس، جو اکثر رٹنے اور معیاری ٹیسٹوں پر مرکوز ہوتا ہے، کھیل نوجوانوں کو دباؤ میں کام کرنا، متحرک حالات میں حکمت عملی سے سوچنا اور ناکامیوں سے جلد بحال ہونا سکھاتے ہییں ۔ کھیلوں کے جسمانی اور ذہنی فوائد ہماری بڑھتی ہوئی ڈیجیٹل دنیا کے دباؤ کے لیے ایک اہم توازن بھی فراہم کرتی ہیں۔ جیسے جیسے AI کے اوزار اور ورچوئل ماحول زیادہ بیٹھے رہنے والی زندگیوں اور سماجی تنہائی کی طرف لے جاتے ہیں، باقاعدہ کھیل کی سرگرمیاں جسمانی صحت کو برقرار رکھتی ہیں جبکہ حقیقی انسانی رابطوں کو فروغ دیتی ہیں۔ کھلاڑی نہ صرف مضبوط جسم بلکہ تیز دماغ بھی پروان چڑھاتے ہیں جو فوری فیصلہ سازی اور جذباتی توازن کی صلاحیت رکھتے ہیں — ایسی خوبیاں جو انہیں ٹ...

  The aftermath of the Second World War ushered in an era of unprecedented globalization, with the advent of computers playing a pivotal role in forging global interconnectedness. The subsequent collapse of the USSR saw the United States emerge as the sole superpower, a seemingly stable world order. However, the landscape shifted dramatically following the second term of the Trump administration. The world began to experience significant upheavals, triggering a recalibration of international relations. Nations, once secure under the perceived umbrella of American protection, particularly in regions like Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, started to re-evaluate their survival and security postures as US foreign policy priorities evolved. This shift has fostered an environment of unpredictability, suspicion, and mistrust across the globe. Consequently, a new world order is taking shape, characterized by dynamic interactions between various powers, akin to billiard balls colliding on a ta...

Time passes swiftly like a supersonic jet, yet India and Pakistan continue to waste precious moments on foolish war hysteria. Both nations remain trapped in a cycle of mutual allegations and distorted information, poisoning the minds of their people with needless hatred. As the Urdu verse wisely states: " اپنے اپنے سر بچا لو دوستو! ناریل ہیں بندروں کے ہاتھ میں " ("Save yourselves, friends! Coconuts are in the hands of monkeys"). When incompetent leaders hold power, the lives of millions hang in precarious balance. This endless conflict deserves to be called foolish because neither side addresses the root causes of hatred and violence, instead empowering those who fuel the flames of discord. What both nations willfully ignore is their shared history of centuries-long coexistence. They must learn to live as neighbors despite being separate nations, much like European countries have done after their own bloody conflicts. While we eagerly import European technology an...

The deliberate spread of misinformation and disinformation has become one of the most dangerous weapons in modern geopolitics. As both a teacher and student of political science, I have witnessed firsthand how carefully crafted false narratives can manipulate public perception, distort reality, and manufacture hatred against specific groups or nations. We are now witnessing this phenomenon reach dangerous new heights as war hysteria grips our region. Social media platforms and mainstream news outlets have transformed into factories of propaganda, working relentlessly to prime populations for conflict. Their content - a toxic mix of outright lies, clever half-truths, and increasingly sophisticated AI-generated fabrications - is packaged and sold as absolute truth to eager audiences. The most influential voices in this ecosystem are no longer journalists or experts, but charismatic anchors and influencers with millions of followers who trade in sensationalism and nationalism. What makes ...

George Orwell’s powerful essay   Shooting an Elephant   offers a disturbing mirror to today’s war cries between Pakistan and India. The story follows Orwell as a colonial officer in Burma, forced to shoot a tame elephant not because it posed any real danger, but because an excited crowd demanded the spectacle. Though the elephant was calm and harmless, the roaring mob left Orwell no choice – to walk away would brand him a coward, while killing the innocent animal would make him a hero in their eyes. This tragic dilemma perfectly illustrates how leaders today often make decisions based on public pressure rather than moral conviction or rational judgment. What we’re witnessing across the subcontinent today follows this same dangerous pattern. Masses whipped into nationalistic frenzy clamor for war not out of necessity, but because violence has become a form of entertainment. Politicians and military leaders, like Orwell’s colonial officer, frequently yield to this pressure, sacr...

Humanity’s greatest evolutionary advantage has always been  the ability to think creatively —a divine gift that enabled us to dominate nature, invent language, build civilizations, and transmit knowledge across generations. From crafting tools to taming rivers, our intellect shaped the world. Yet, throughout history,  kings, religions, and empires sought to control this very thinking . Scriptures dictated truths through divine revelations, while rulers enforced conformity with rewards and punishments. Despite oppression, philosophers and rebels emerged, challenging dogma and offering new paradigms for human liberation. Today, a far subtler threat looms:  the slow surrender of human thought to digital convenience . Consider how technology has already eroded cognitive autonomy: ·        Storytelling : Once, children imagined worlds through oral tales; now, pre-packaged cartoons stifle creativity. ·        Cal...

  Recent decisions by global leaders have placed nations in increasingly precarious positions, revealing a stark disconnect between their outdated governance and the rapid evolution of the digital era. These leaders, entrenched in 20th-century ideologies, appear ill-equipped to navigate a world transformed by artificial intelligence, social media, and the unprecedented speed of information exchange. Their inability to adapt to modern dynamics highlights a troubling gap between traditional political frameworks and the needs of a digitally native generation. The Paradox of Connectivity and Division While technology has bridged global divides, fostering interconnectedness, political actions have paradoxically reinforced barriers. Strict immigration policies, rising nationalism, and physical conflicts contradict the very essence of a hyper-connected world. Instead of leveraging globalization to foster cooperation, many leaders are regressing into protectionism—reversing decades of ...

 انگلیند، اٹلی، فرانس، جرمنی، پولینڈ، امریکہ، آسٹریلیا وغیرہ میں غیر ملکی تارکین وقت کے خلاف نسلی تعصب کی پہلے اکا دکا خبریں آتی تھیں مگر اب پر تشدد اور باقاعدہ ہجوم کی صورت میں یہ شہ سرخیاں بن چکی ہیں۔ اب تو نسل پرست سیاسی قائدین کھلے عام تارکین وطن کے خلاف سیاسی تقاریر کرتے ہوئے نظر آتے ہیں۔ ایسے لگتا ہے جیسے یورپ اپنے کھوکھلے پن کا کھلے عام اظہار کر رہے ہے اور اس حماقت کی طرف جا رہا ہے جہاں سے اس کا اپنا زوال شروع ہوتا ہے۔ ترقی پذیر ملکوں کے نالائق، بد دیانت اور بد نیت سیاستدانوں کی بدولت آزادی کے بعد بھی دولت کا بہائو غریب ممالک سے امیر ممالک کی طرف جا رہا تھا اور آج تک جاری ہے۔ غریب ملکوں کے وسائل پر قبضوں اور من پسند وسائل پر مقامی قائدین کی ملی بھگت سے ملٹی نینشل کمپنیوں کے سائے میں یورپ نے خوب ترقی کی۔ اس ترقی کے راز میں نہ صرف مادی وسائل کا خراج ہوا مگر ذہنی بہائو کا اخراج بھی غریب ملکوں سے امیر ملکوں کی طرف ہوا۔ ہمارے ذہین ترین اور اعلیٰ دماغوں نے اپنے ملکوں میں محنت کرنے کی بجائے ان ملکوں میں محنت کی اور اعلیٰ عہدوں پر پہنچ گئے۔ غریب ملکوں سے اکثر امیر ملکوں میں جان...

   تعلیم صرف ایک لفظ نہیں بلکہ ایک قوم کا مکمل نمونہ ہے جو اس بات کا تعین کرتا ہے کہ یہ قوم کیسی ہو گی۔اس لیے ایک ملک کے دانا اور عقلمند لوگ اس کی بنیاد کا تعین کرتے ہیں۔ حتیٰ کہ وہ قبائل جن کے سکول نہیں ہوتےتھے وہ بھی اپنے نوجوان نسل کے  طور طریقوں کے بارے میں فکر مند ہوتے ہیں۔ ہر قبیلہ اور قوم اپنی نوجوان نسل کو اپنے اغراض و مقاصد کے لیے تیار کرتی تھی۔ کچھ قبائل اپنی نوجوان نسل کو تجارت کی طرف راغب کرتے اور دوسری اقوام ان کو جنگجو بنانے کے لیے ۔ کچھ اپنی نوجوان نسل کو بادشاہوں کے درباروں میں نقل نویسی اور کتابت کے لیے اور کچھ قبائل اپنی نوجوان نسل کو مذہبی امور کی طرف راغب کرتے وغیرہ۔  تاریخ میں بے روزگار نوجوان نسل کا مسئلہ اس وقت پیدا ہوا جب ایک طرف نو آباد کاروں کو اپنی ضروریات پوری کرنے کے لیے مقامی نوجوان نسل درکار تھی۔ بڑی بڑی فیکٹریوں اور ملوں میں کلرک یا منشی نما لوگوں کی ضرورت تھی۔ ظاہر ہےاس کے لیے  ان کو قدیم قبائل کی سوچ پر مبنی نسل نہیں چاہیے تھی بلکہ دوغلی نسل درکار تھی۔ ایسی نسل جو ظاہری طور پر مقامی ہو مگر داخلی طور پر ان کی وفادار ہو ۔ آپ کہہ...

  جنگ کے بارے میں ملکوں کے رحجانات تیزی کے ساتھ تبدیل ہورہے ہیں جس کی تشکیل تیکنیکی ترقی، جغرافیائی سیاسی تبدیلیوں اور بدلتی ہوئی حکمت عملیوں سے طے پاتی ہے۔ اگر ہم مستقبل میں جھانکنے کی کوشش کریں تو ہمیں کئی نئے رحجانات ابھرتے ہوئے نظر آتے ہیں جن میں ایک رحجان نئے تنازع کی نوعیت کا تعین کرتا ہے۔ ہم ان میں سے کچھ اہم پہلووں پر روشنی ڈالتے ہیں سپر طاقتوں کے درمیان رسہ کشی اور روایتی چیلنجز سب سے پہلا بدلتا ہوا رحجان یہ ہے کہ امریکی قومی دفاعی حکمت عملی نے انسداد دہشت گردی کی کاروائیوں سے اپنی توجہ  کا رخ موڑ کر روس اور چین کی طرف کر لیا ہے۔ ان اُبھرتی ہوئی طاقتوں نے روایتی فوجی صلاحیتوں میں نمایاں پیش رفت کی ہے جس میں مصنوعی ذہانت کے آلات، ہائپر سونک میزائل، ڈرونز اور اعلیٰ درجے کے روایتی تنازعات میں فتح یاب ہونے کی تیاری کو اہم خیال کیا گیا ہے لیکن یہ پوری تصویر نہیں ہے۔ ہایبرڈ وار فئیر اور گرے زون کا نقطہ نظر بدلتے ہوئے رحجانات میں یہ بات بھی شامل ہے کہ اب ضروری نہیں ہے کہ مستقبل کی جنگیں ماضی کی طرح بڑے پیمارنے پر تنازعات کی طرح ہوں۔ روس اور چین نے پہلے ہی ایسی ہائبرڈ جنگوں...

We live in an era where frivolity reigns, and the pursuit of wealth has taken our unconventional forms. In the world dominated by TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, some have carved out lucrative careers as renowned influencers, while others clutter these plate forms with trivial content in hopes of fleeting fame. These AI-driven applications lack clear standards for popularity, putting serious professions at risk. A casual swipe through the feeds of popular apps can lead to hours lost in a sea of meaningless and often indecent videos, ensnaring us in their addictive grasp. Like chewing gum, we mindlessly consume these reels, only to be left with nothing substantial.  Without delving into research, we can discern two distinct trends: a dance video on Facebook or Instagram is likely to garner likes, and humorous or frivolous content can captivate millions, akin to a street performer drawing a crowd. In contract, intellectual discourse, such as a professor's lecture, seldom ac...

Since Israel-Palestine war started, I have been immersing myself daily in this conflict, absorbing reactions from around the globe through various media. This has led me to ponder deeply about the root cause of the conflict and think out of the box, particularly from a professor's perspective, as we are often at the forefront of such global issues. My reflections on this brutal event of the 21st century have revealed the harsh reality of human nature, unmasking the cruel animal instincts that life underneath." Suppose I were a professor of International Law or International Relations at a global university, I would keep aside all textbooks of International Law and International Relations and tell students: "Place no faith in any treaty or international law. There is no law that exist except one law-"Might is Right.' Memorise this principle. Don't waste your time on it.  It is the old doctrine. Artificial Intelligence and Robots will further reinforce this pow...