Waqar Hassan

Addressing social downfall
- By Waqar Hassan
- November 14, 2023
WHEN disparate social strata intersect, the repercussions are felt universally, transcending economic status, influence and vulnerability. The deleterious effects are borne by all, necessitating the…

Iqbal’s philosophy and youth’s success
- By Waqar Hassan
- November 9, 2023
CAN we discard the concept of perpetual strife in the game of life? If we do so, we resemble a ship adrift, surrendering its course…

Water crisis and national unity
- By Waqar Hassan
- October 31, 2023
WATER, a lifeline for human beings, is undeniably crucial for the peaceful coexistence of communities and the prosperity of nations. In Pakistan, a country blessed…

Social media has destroyed real-life communication
- By Waqar Hassan
- October 24, 2023
PROFOUND communication paves the path for human evolution and growth. It wields the power to mediate conflicts, cultivate harmony and nurture strong bonds among those…

In search of happiness
- By Waqar Hassan
- October 17, 2023
THROUGHOUT human history, the search for meaning has been an unwavering pursuit for human beings. At the heart of this journey lies the pursuit of…

Water — the next flash point
- By Waqar Hassan
- October 10, 2023
THE quest for discovering and managing freshwater resources has been a top priority for civilizations throughout history. Water plays a crucial role as an economic…

Of enlightened citizenry
- By Waqar Hassan
- October 3, 2023
SOCIETIES that don’t embrace democratic enlightenment become tyrannical. The creation of a true democracy requires both citizen’s understanding of democratic norms and values and the…

The challenge of functional representative democracies
- By Waqar Hassan
- September 26, 2023
THE adoption of inclusive political systems resulted in growth for nations throughout history. The establishment of “democracy” was the means to pursue this goal. The…

Of class struggle and social revolution
- By Waqar Hassan
- September 19, 2023
CLASS struggle has been an integral part of social evolution since the formation of societies. Elite capture is the root cause of this struggle where…

Critical thinking and our education system
- By Waqar Hassan
- September 12, 2023
THE brain follows the principles it is trained on. Continuously instructing the brain to memorize and replicate without thinking shapes it into a system that…







