Fauzia Viqar has remained one of Pakistan’s leading voices on women’s rights, gender equality and institutional reform. From working at the grassroots with rural women to becoming the first Chairperson of the Punjab Commission on the Status of Women, and now serving as the Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment, her career has been defined by a commitment to challenging injustice through evidence-based policymaking.
The Budget, the Citizen and the Future of the State
Pakistan’s Federal Budget 2026–27 represents more than a fiscal statement; it is a structured reflection...
Think intensively and think critically, the three words seem simple yet are extremely difficult to practice in everyday life, especially when human nature drives us to make most decisions emotionally. How can we cultivate this skill? Can it be taught, learned, or practiced?
Before diving into these questions, it's important to remember the true purpose of education. As Martin Luther King Jr. wisely stated, "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education." This philosophy isn't just an abstract ideal; it’s actively embodied in educational systems like that of Canada.
Finding Peace, Balance, and Opportunity – Is Canada Where Quality of Life Thrives Hasn’t this become a million-dollar question for any Pakistani looking to improve their life? And why not? When daily frustrations become unbearable, you’re forced to look for other options—unless you choose to stay stuck.
As a recent Pakistani immigrant to Canada, I can say Canada is for anyone who can relate to frustration of constant pressures of electricity, gas, and water issues, unpredictable tax laws, failing healthcare and education standards for children.