The Literary Resistance to Violence for peaceful Pakistan
The cost of armed wars around the world is estimated at over $14 trillion annually, whichsurpasses the GDP of Egypt, Belgium, Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia if combined. These numbers, however, only highlight the symptoms of a deeper societal disintegration. Despite the never-before-seen heights of science and technology, we face political polarization, social unrest, and environmentaldecay….
Today Pakistan faces significant challenges in the form of internal conflicts, tensions on borders, and violent extremism; deeply rooted in its historical, political, and socio-economic context. The negative perceptions regarding neighboring countries and prevalence of extremist ideologies are often fueled bymisinformation and disinformation. These issues are exacerbated by political instability and economic disparities, which create…
Imagine losing your job, your savings, and even your home within a few weeks. As unbelievable as it sounds, this was the harsh reality for millions of Americans in the 1930s, a period better known as the Great Depression. It was a time of severe economic downturn, where businesses collapsed, and unemployment rates soared. Though…
Emotional Intelligence (EI) lays the foundation for effective communication as it helps us manage, interpret, and express our emotions with clarity, and empathize with others. It enables meaningful interactions and bonding based on mutual understanding and unlocks an individual’s potential in both personal and professional dimensions of their lives. Effective conflict resolution, at any level,…
According to the Global Peace Index 2024, Iceland ranks first as the most peaceful country in the world. Its literacy rate of about 80% is one of the highest globally, showing how education plays a crucial role in maintaining peace. The grounds on which Iceland has got the highest peace status include paucity of armed…
‘Do not judge a book by its cover’ is attributed to multiple sources, including George Eliot’s ‘The Mill on the Floss’ (1860) and the 1946 murder mystery, ‘Murder in the Glass Room’.
Being a psychologist and educationist, I involved in the research of Peace Education and Social Inclusion in collaboration with students since 2014, I have come to believe that we can inculcate sustainable peace through education, in a better, deeper, and stronger form.
