@PikettyWIL shares his 3-book starter shelf for thinking about economics and inequality, especially if you’re coming in cold and don’t know where to begin, at the most recent @ThinkFestPK.
As climate crises reshape landscapes and lives, storytelling becomes a form of witness.
Nyal Mueenuddin, Catherine Wiebel, Zofeen Ebrahim and Mikail Abbas Malik discussed how media and visual narratives capture a world in flux.
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From peacekeeping to power politics, the United Nations has shaped decades of world order.
At 80, can it still deliver on its promise?
Kaya Genc, Vincent Bevins, Aima Khosa and Alex Shams in conversation with Zarrar Khuhro to find out.
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What does it take to turn a simple idea into lasting impact?
Lydia Kekeli Amenyaglo's session on creativity, entrepreneurship, and the power of food to build communities.
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How does language shape liberation?
Mohammed Hanif and Jasir Shahbaz discussed language as a tool of power, resistance and expression.
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Elias Deis shared personal stories and reflections on life in the West Bank — a glimpse into its social, cultural, and political realities, told through lived experience.
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My comment yesterday on the after effects of the 26th amendment and its impact on access to justice. At the @IndusConclave with the dapper @laalshah hosted so well by Nimra Arshad.
Had a great time chatting to @Tomthescribe about his book, reporting from the front lines in Ukraine, getting banned from Russia and the terrifying state of our world. Kudos to @MRazaGoraya and @IndusConclave for organising such a great, stimulating weekend
What has changed in Pakistan over the last eight years?
Asad Rahim Khan and Fasi Zaka reunited their iconic format with Zarrar Khuhro and Mubashar Zaidi for a spirited reflection.
How is Sudan misrepresented on the global stage?
Writer Yassmin Abdel-Magied delivered a public lecture on Sudan, diaspora activism, and the struggle for representation.
Dr. Sadat Sultan, Sunela Jayawardene, Raza Ali Dada, and Marvi Mazhar in conversation with Maliha Noorani reflected on cities, their communities, climates, and capacities to adapt. A dialogue on how resilience shapes the futures our urban worlds can imagine.
Which country will emerge as the next Asian Tiger?
Umair Javed, Dr. Shahab Enam Khan and Samanata Thapa explored South Asia’s aspirations with Dur e Aziz Amna.