Mir Mansoor
The elitist state
- By Mir Mansoor
- September 11, 2026
SINCE Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed that the state system has collapsed, the debate over creating new administrative units has gained momentum. What initially…
Declining literary honesty
- By Mir Mansoor
- August 19, 2026
THERE was a time when poets, writers, intellectuals, artists, were capable of unsettling kings and rulers. Their words carried moral authority because they spoke not…
Kitabon Sy Ishq Ki Akhri Saddi
- By Mir Mansoor
- April 24, 2026
BOOKS have played a vital role in human history, particularly before the revolution led by Caxton’s printing press. In those earlier times, access to…
World Heritage Day
- By Mir Mansoor
- April 19, 2026
EVERY year on 18 April, World Heritage Day is celebrated across the globe. This day reminds us of the importance of preserving our cultural…
Civil bureaucracy: Between criticism & reality
- By Mir Mansoor
- April 7, 2026
CIVIL bureaucracy has long been a subject of harsh criticism. Many people see it as deeply flawed, often associating it with corruption, inefficiency, and…
Nothing is over
- By Mir Mansoor
- February 26, 2026
THROUGHOUT history, the production and repetition of discourse has been a strategic instrument of power in every society. The state plays a central role in…
Social behaviour
- By Mir Mansoor
- January 13, 2026
A few days ago, an article about Gen-Z was published. Shortly after, it was removed from the website. However, the printed version had already circulated,…
Intellectual decay in the digital age
- By Mir Mansoor
- January 6, 2026
ONE of the well-known academics, researchers and social activists recently shared a thought-provoking status on social media, expressing deep disappointment with the current trend in…
Disrespect of meritocracy
- By Mir Mansoor
- December 4, 2025
IN many modern societies, a troubling paradox has taken root — those who preach values often fail to practice them. The hypocrisy is not only…
Media and misrepresentation
- By Mir Mansoor
- August 8, 2025
MEDIA plays a significant role in shaping public perception and influencing societal discourse. While it has the power to inform and educate, it also possesses…

