On September 8, 2025, Kathmandu woke up restless with a sudden ban on social media and tighter censorship which ultimately lit the spark, but what really spilled young people into the streets ran much deeper. They spoke of their freedom of speech being strangled, but also of the weight they had carried for years—corruption, joblessness, ministers hiring their own, a government deaf to its own people. Most were standing shoulder to shoulder in their twenties some even younger, angry but determined.
Knowledge is Power
Knowledge is power. It empowers humans to drive innovation, discovery, and creativity. It assists us in discovering something, such as a peninsula, and so on. Innovation is the result of applying knowledge for the purpose of solving a problem. Humans have a long history and a rich tradition of innovation. These innovations are the result of knowledge, which may not be possible without knowledge.
Democratic Consolidation in Pakistan: A Distant Reality
Democracy promises freedom, justice, and equality — yet in Pakistan, these ideals remain distant. Despite regular elections and constitutional guarantees, questions persist: Are our polls truly free and fair? Do citizens enjoy genuine freedom of speech? Does justice serve all equally? Allegations of vote-rigging, dynastic politics, elite manipulation, and corruption scandals continue to weaken public trust. Instead of strengthening institutions, political interference and power struggles keep democracy hostage. Until transparency, accountability, and electoral fairness are ensured, democratic consolidation in Pakistan will remain more of a dream than a reality.
Social Media and Infinite Scrolling
Once you pick up your phone to check a message, an hour vanishes. To check the message, you slide into social media. Five minutes later, you are watching a penguin sliding down an ice. Ten minutes later, you are giggling at the jokes of Kapil Sharma and Dr. Mashoor Gulati. Half an hour later, you are watching celebrities coming out of the gym and paparazzi running behind them. Once you realize you have wasted hours in the wildness of this content.
The Dark Reality Behind AI: Is AI as good as it looks?
Maham Qadeer, in her debut to SIT Ink & Insight, writes about the dark reality of AI. She argues that AI is becoming more dangerous day by day.
Climate Change is a Tool for Great-Power Politics
Climate Change is no longer just an environmental crisis—it’s a weapon in the arsenal of global power politics. In this thought-provoking analysis, Mehboob Malik explores how world leaders and powerful nations exploit the climate crisis for economic gain, political leverage, and global dominance—while the planet burns. From climate finance as economic blackmail to green imperialism and the hypocrisy of “Net Zero” promises, this piece uncovers the dangerous politicization of our planet’s survival.
Silent Inside and Smiling Outside: The Hidden Pain of Today’s Youth
In the age we live in, silence has become the default response to struggle. Mental illness remains one of the most ignored realities of our generation — whispered about behind closed doors, dismissed at dinner tables, and labelled as weakness. In places like Balochistan, where cultural stigma and a lack of proper facilities deepen the crisis, countless people fight invisible battles in silence. The question is not why they don’t speak, but why we don’t listen.
Humanity Bleeds In The Name Of Honor
Amna Baloch, a Level One student at SIT Quetta, raises her voice against the horrifying reality of honour killings in Pakistan. In this compelling article, she questions traditions that justify murder, exposes the role of illegal jirgas, and mourns the lives lost in the name of so-called honour. Through the tragic story of Bano Bibi, Amna urges society to reflect: Is this truly honour, or simply cruelty disguised as culture? Her call is clear—justice must rise where humanity has bled.
BPSC Can’t Be a Retirement Reward
BPSC will have a new Chairman in few days. There are rumours that IGP is contesting himself for the post. What are the implications if he is appointed as the Chairman of BPSC? Who appoints BPSC chairman and what is the process in other provinces especially KPK and Punjab? Jahanzaib Mengal delves deep into these questions and compares Balochistan’s selection process with other provinces. He also highlights critical reforms needed for BPSC.
What’s Wrong with Our Education System
Our schools are full, but our minds are empty. Across Balochistan, students memorize facts without understanding, attend classes without thinking, and graduate without purpose. In a system driven by profit and appearances, intellect is neglected, creativity discouraged, and critical thought silenced. This article explores the silent, growing crisis at the heart of our education — and why reclaiming the power of thought is no longer optional.